Archive - The Douglas County Lantern

Data Centers in Douglas County: Already Adding 10% To Our Energy Consumption

An Overview of Data Center Development

Jul 7 • Carol Sorensen

Interfaith Camp Brings Douglas County Youth Together

Children from seven faith traditions spent a week building understanding across communities

Jul 6 • Barrett Rothe

June 2026

Breaking: County Commissioners Planning Nuclear Reactors for Douglas County

This week's meeting agenda considers a potential "study" for modular nuclear power

Jun 28 • Barrett Rothe

LTE: 5 County Commissioners Would Give Voice to a Growing Douglas County

As a 20 year resident of Parker, I have watched Douglas County grow and prosper over that time.

Jun 22 • Kim Carroll

Funding Douglas County Schools: The Numbers Behind the Asks

Ballot measures, competitive pay, a maintenance backlog, and the history of DCSD funding

Jun 20 • Carol Sorensen and Kim Turnage

Sterling Ranch Meets Water Efficiency Targets, But Water District Is Falling Short On Revenue.

A shortfall on expected water tap fees may spell trouble for metro district financing

Jun 17 • Barrett Rothe

Flock Cameras in Douglas County

How they're used for good, the arguments against, and the future of community surveillance

Jun 7 • Carol Sorensen

Monthly Recap: May

And an important correction regarding The Meadows

Jun 4 • Barrett Rothe

Metro Districts Drive Big Tax Bills in Douglas County

A look at the dozens of special government districts paying investors with tax dollars

Jun 2 • Barrett Rothe

May 2026

Castle Pines Residents Seek Ballot Initiative After Crowsnest Debacle

Proposed amendment would require annexations go to Castle Pines voters for approval

May 28 • Kim Turnage

The Petition to Expand the Board of Douglas County Commissioners

What would it do? What are the costs? What’s the timeline? And more.

May 21 • Kim Turnage

Monthly Recap: April

Louviers Water Achievement, Settlement Offered To Commissioners

May 3 • Barrett Rothe

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