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Jeffco deputy dragged by fleeing vehicle

A fleeing suspect dragged a Jeffco deputy with his vehicle Thursday night, leaving the officer with minor injuries.

Andrey Pavlovich Mishenin, 23, is wanted on second-degree assault charges.

Driver who died in single-car accident on Kipling identified

The woman who died in a single-car accident Monday in south Jeffco has been identified.

School maintenance projects in limbo

The fate of some voter-approved funds for facility maintenance in Jeffco Public Schools remains unclear after the school board voted 3-2 to table a discussion about their use on Jan. 15.

The $17 million in question represents part of the proceeds from the bond issue approved by district voters in November 2012 for maintenance and renovation of schools. Even though the ballot specified $99 million in bonds, higher yields meant the bonds sold at a premium and generated additional funds.

Improved website makes Jeffco parks information easier to access

An enhanced website for Jeffco Open Space provides easier access to information about county parks and trails.

Clicking on new drop-down boxes on the Jeffco Parks and Trails page brings users to a comprehensive list of parks and amenities they offer, as well as photos.

“We’ve got more photographs and have added a horizontal navigational tool,” said Thea Rock, spokeswoman for Jeffco Open Space.

The Web page also has information about activities and events at parks, trail rating guides and alerts about closures.

Patient Rebels hold Chatfield in check

Eighteen minutes, 50 seconds. That’s an eternity in a basketball game. That’s also how long it took the Chatfield Lady Chargers to make a field goal — a 3-pointer at that — in a 51-29 loss at rival Columbine on Jan. 23.

Bow Mar again considering Southwest Plaza annexation

The town of Bow Mar again is working with the owners of Southwest Plaza on a possible deal to annex the mall.

General Growth Properties, owner of Southwest Plaza, and Bow Mar first approached the county commissioners in June about a possible “flagpole” annexation that would have taken place late last year. But General Growth Properties decided to delay the annexation to give the town more time to analyze the ramifications.

A request for an interview was not returned by General Growth Properties by press time.

Experience, free throws help Rebels

The fact that the game came down to the wire was of little surprise. It was Columbine and Chatfield after all. But there’s something to be said for senior leadership. It’s something the Rebels have and Chatfield doesn’t.
Columbine broke a 54-all tie by hitting 8-of-10 free throws down the stretch for a 64-56 victory. It’s the Rebels’ first win over rival Chatfield since a 65-44 win on Feb. 17, 2012, snapping a four-game slide in the series. Keaton Matthies scored a game-high 21 points and Antonio Chavez added 15 for Columbine.

South Jeffco street improvements outlined

The county’s Transportation and Engineering Department has scheduled several street improvement projects over the next several years in South Jeffco.

The improvements range from installation of traffic signals and new sidewalks to bike lanes and gutter upgrades, said Mike Vanatta, acting director of transportation and engineering.

Waterton-Wadsworth intersection

The last intersection before South Wadsworth Boulevard heads into Lockheed Martin’s facility will be getting a traffic signal along with an additional turn lane.

Littleton firefighter develops protocol for suicide response

Firefighters are trained to deal with physical trauma. Ambulances and fire engines are equipped with medical tools that can treat everything from broken bones to heart attacks.

But when it comes to mental trauma, like suicide attempts, first responders often are without any applicable tools or training. That led Littleton Fire Rescue Division Chief Wayne Zygowicz to develop a set of procedures for first responders to deal with suicidal patients and with family members.

Littleton recruiting volunteers for snow job

Littleton wants you to join the coolest gang in the city.

The Littleton Snow Squad, a group of volunteers who shovel snow for eligible senior citizens, is in need of recruits to finish the season and beyond. The program, run through the city’s Aging Well Resource Center, served about 12 to 15 homes this year but could expand if more volunteers sign up.