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Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Castle Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Douglas County Libraries reaffirmed their commitment to welcome everyone and provide unbiased service as directed by their citizen-governed board—ensuring all community members enjoy fair access without favoritism. Executive director Bob Pasicznyuk wrote the letter on the eve of Independence Day to stress that the library offers a neutral space for all. Castle Rock News-Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On February 8, 2025, Jalin Seabron, a 23 year old expecting his first child, was fatally shot by Deputy Nicholas Moore at Main Event in Highlands Ranch after he tried to protect his family during an attack; community member Portia Terrell-Beavers now demands justice—calling for Moore’s termination, a full internal investigation, a public apology from authorities, and a retraction of false statements. Castle Rock News-Press
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Four Front Range electric utilities (Colorado Springs Utilities, CORE Electric Cooperative, Platte River Power Authority, and United Power) are teaming up to modernize electricity transmission to cut congestion and boost reliability for more than 1.5 million customers; three of the utilities will join the Southwest Power Pool on April 1 to help control costs and support clean energy goals. Douglas County News-Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Douglas County firefighters contained a brush fire that started on Tuesday near Highway 85 and Daniels Park close to the Ron King Trail just before 2:30 p.m. The blaze was reportedly sparked by lightning and did not endanger any people or homes—fire crews continued long mop-up work. Denver7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly said a backlog of sentenced inmates waiting for prison beds is straining local jails with 29 inmates (as of July 14) waiting for transfer and about 400 inmates housed daily, which increases costs for taxpayers. Seventeen sheriffs signed a letter urging Governor Polis to add more beds or use contracts to manage the backlog and work together on a long-term solution. Denver7
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On July 28, the Colorado High School Activities Association is hosting its fourth sports medicine symposium at the DCSD Legacy Campus in Parker—ten speakers will discuss topics like concussions, nutrition, and injury prevention for young athletes. Castle Rock News-Press
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Smart Bucks Back to School Sales Promotion
10 a.m. – 8 p.m. — Outlets at Castle Rock — Free venue parking — Unlock over $545 in savings with the Smart Bucks Coupon Booklet for back-to-school shopping.
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Elementary Summer Tennis Group Lessons for Ages 4-6
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Castle Rock Tennis — Check website for pricing — Discover the joy of tennis through fun games that enhance motor skills and coordination.
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Cars at the Rock Cruise In
9:30 a.m. — Outlets at Castle Rock — Free entry — Showcase your ride and connect with fellow car enthusiasts.
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Festival Park Farmers Market
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Festival Park — Free entry — Explore local vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, and artisan products while supporting community agriculture.
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Resume Workshop at Castle Rock
9-11 a.m. — Arapahoe Community College — Free entry — Refresh your resume with expert guidance to stand out in a competitive job market.
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Interview Workshop in Castle Rock
1:30-3:30 p.m. — Arapahoe Community College — Free entry — Refresh your interviewing skills to confidently land that job.
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Jazz in the Park
6:30-8 p.m. — Festival Park — Free entry — Enjoy a serene evening of cool jazz amidst the charm of Castle Rock.
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Mortgage Reimagined: The Agents Edge
10 AM – 12 PM — COFF33 — Event duration: 2 hours — Level up your real estate game with insider tips and strategies from top agents.
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Douglas County Fair & Rodeo
4-10:30 p.m. — Douglas County Fairgrounds and Event Center — Admission details not specified — Experience thrilling rodeos, live music, and delightful carnival rides.
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Douglas County Fair Parade
9:30-11:30 a.m. — Riverwalk Castle Rock — Free entry — Celebrate a traditional Fair Parade with community spirit in downtown Castle Rock.
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