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Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Castle Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A missing 15-year-old boy from Lakewood may be in Denver, according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children; he has been missing since November 30 and is described as a white male with black eyes and brown hair, with Lakewood Police urging anyone with information to call 1-303-980-7300. Denver7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On April 11, many students, staff and community members at Cimarron Middle School gathered to honor Molly Corlett, whose organ donation saved five lives. Former assistant vice principal Cindy Corlett explained how Molly touched many lives during National Donate Life Month and the school unveiled a mural — a lasting sign of hope. Castle Rock News-Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Douglas County Board of Commissioners began the process to become a home rule county with voters having the final decision—petitions from candidates must be submitted with 25 voter signatures by April 24 to appear on the June 24 ballot. If approved on Nov. 4, a charter commission will meet within 30 days to draft a new home rule charter within 240 days. Denver7
- ➤ Gov. Jared Polis warned Colorado congressional leaders that cutting Medicaid will cause economic disaster by leaving hundreds of thousands without insurance and costing up to 12,000 jobs, $1.3 billion in productivity and $82 million in taxes by 2026. The governor and lieutenant governor urged lawmakers to avoid such cuts to protect the health care system and vulnerable populations. Denver7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Congress is discussing cutting Medicaid funding that may leave 1 in 5 Coloradans without health care and force hospitals and clinics to reduce services if the cuts proceed. Local legislators oppose the proposed 880 billion dollar cuts and warn that reduced funding will raise costs and jeopardize care for seniors, children and people with disabilities + they plan to hold federal lawmakers accountable. Castle Rock News-Press
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Pulse Line Seminar: Interacting with People with Disabilities
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM — Holiday Inn Express & Suites Denver South - Castle Rock by IHG — Cost not specified — Equip first responders with essential tools for better interactions with individuals with disabilities.
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Wild in Our Town
4:00 – 5:30 PM — Douglas County Libraries - Philip & Jerry Miller Library — Free entry — Get up close with real wildlife displays and discover local wildlife at this annual educational gathering.
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Hop & Shop
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — The North Face Outlets at Castle Rock — Free entry — Enjoy a day of family fun with an interactive farm experience, free photos with the Easter Bunny, and exciting scavenger hunts.
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Career Exploration Workshop
9-10 a.m. — Arapahoe Community College — Free entry — Discover your barriers to employment and explore potential career paths.
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FIELD DAY - Castle Rock
7:30-11:30 a.m. — Butterfield Crossing Park — Free entry — Discover essential techniques for maintaining athletic fields and optimizing water management systems.
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Froyo Family Night
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Smart Cow Yogurt Bar — No weigh, all froyo — Mooooove over dinner for a delightful family froyo experience!
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Youth Services Learning Community
9 AM – 4 PM — Douglas County Libraries - Philip & Jerry Miller Library — Free entry — Engage with local youth services experts for community betterment and resource sharing.
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Reiki & Crystal Singing Bowls
10:15-11:00 AM — HardBeauty Headquarters — Consult for cost — Experience energy healing and chakra alignment with sound therapy.
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Colorado Walk ‘n’ Wheel for LGS Research
11 AM – 3 PM — Philip S. Miller Park — Free entry — Step together for a breakthrough in understanding Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome with fun family activities.
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Family Gardening Day
10 AM – 12 PM — Bison Park — Free — Celebrate spring by planting flowers or vegetables and enjoying snacks and playtime.
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