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in Castle Rock
Monday, May 18th, 2026
Good morning, Castle Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fatal multi-vehicle crash on I-25 north in Douglas County around 1:30 p.m. Friday caused more than four hours of gridlocked traffic and left a 31-year-old man from Aurora dead — residents urged local leaders to address road capacity as the area grows. Denver7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Douglas County adult died from hantavirus last Saturday, with health officials reporting the virus came from rodent exposure + investigations confirm the case is not linked to the recent cruise ship outbreak. Authorities say the risk to residents remains low. Denver7
- ➤ The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment reported a drop in syphilis cases—falling from over 3,200 in 2024 to 2,400 in 2025—after expanding testing and treatment, and officials stress that early pregnancy screening is key to preventing severe newborn complications. They remain cautiously optimistic about the trend. Denver7
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Trivia Night - Hockey
7-1 a.m. — Honnibrook Craft Meadery — Grab a drink and enjoy a night of good vibes and hockey trivia with friends.
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6 Week Prenatal Fitness Class
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Mission Possible Fitness — Cost varies — A fun and supportive class for expecting mothers to build strength and connect with other moms-to-be.
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Basecamp Social Networking Event
5-7 p.m. — Alidade Brewing — Free entry — Unwind with local business owners over good conversation and connections.
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Piano Performance by Jennifer Lane
5:30-9 p.m. — Wide Awake Eatery — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful evening of live piano music accompanied by handcrafted cocktails at a cozy venue.
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Live DJ Night with DJ Max
9-11:59 p.m. — Sinners & Saints — Free entry — Experience a vibrant night with DJ Max mixing house, funk, and throwback beats.
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Festival Park Farmers Market
9 AM – 2 PM — Festival Park — Free entry — Explore fresh produce, local meats, and artisan goods while supporting your community.
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Monday Bingo Night
6:30-8:30 p.m. — The Whiskey Lodge — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of bingo with great drink specials in a lively bar atmosphere.
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Tuesday Trivia Night
7-8 p.m. — The Whiskey Lodge — Free entry — Test your trivia knowledge while enjoying $0.85 wings in a lively atmosphere.
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Music Bingo Night
6-8 p.m. — Alidade Brewing — Free to play — Experience the fun of music trivia combined with classic bingo excitement at this local brewpub.
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Weekly Trivia Night
6-8 p.m. — Crowfoot Valley Coffee — Free to play — A fun way to challenge your knowledge while enjoying craft cocktails or coffee.
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