Littleton
Coverage of Littleton in the Nexus archive.
- JeffCo school aide charged with assault, child abuse after allegedly dragging disabled student on ground
A paraprofessional at Ute Meadows Elementary School in Littleton was charged with felony assault and misdemeanor child abuse after allegedly dragging a developmentally disabled student on the ground. The charges stem from an incident on April 16, when staff witnessed her forcibly grabbing and dragging the student by the arm. She has since been fired from the school.
- Two suspects arrested in connection with shooting death of 23-year-old, following hit-and-run crash
Two suspects, Steven Simpson and Corryn Simpson, were arrested in connection with the shooting death of 23-year-old Andrew Bott following a hit-and-run crash. Steven faces a first-degree murder charge, while Corryn is charged as an accessory. The incident involved conflicting accounts of a collision between their BMW and a blue Ford truck, leading to a 911 call where gunshots were reported.
- HOA threatened fines for dead grass despite drought restrictions: Littleton resident
A Littleton homeowner reported being threatened with fines by her HOA for having dead grass, despite adhering to local watering guidelines during a drought. The conflict highlights a clash between HOA rules and municipal drought restrictions.
- Suspect sought in hit-and-run turned deadly shooting
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is seeking a suspect in a hit-and-run that turned into a deadly shooting in Littleton on Saturday night. The incident involved a hit-and-run followed by a fatal shooting.
- Suspect sought in hit-and-run turned deadly shooting
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is seeking a suspect in a hit-and-run that turned into a deadly shooting on Saturday night in Littleton. The incident involved a collision followed by a fatal shooting.
- Littleton neighbors demand for former Southbridge Swim and Racquet Club property to be cleaned up
Neighbors in Littleton, Colorado, demand cleanup of the abandoned Southbridge Swim and Racquet Club property, citing safety hazards like trespassing, suspicious activity, and a fire. The city states it is monitoring the site but has not received a formal development application, while the property owner has not responded to concerns.
- Recovery efforts continue as United Way of Southern Colorado raises $1 million for Aspen Acres fire relief
The United Way of Southern Colorado has raised $1 million for Aspen Acres wildfire recovery, aiming for a $10 million goal. All donations go directly to affected individuals through a volunteer-run relief center, with community support spanning regions like Littleton, Trinidad, and Pueblo.
- Popular Mexican restaurant set to reopen Littleton location after kitchen fire
A local Mexican restaurant is reopening its Littleton location this week after being forced to close earlier this year due to a kitchen fire.
- Colorado counties cracking down on personal firework use for the holiday weekend
Colorado counties, including Jefferson County under stage 2 fire restrictions, have banned personal fireworks for the holiday weekend, with fines up to $600 for violations. Professional firework shows, like the Red, White, and You event in Littleton, remain permitted. Director Mark Techmeyer of Jefferson County Sheriffs Office emphasized strict enforcement and public cooperation to mitigate fire risks.
- Peyton Manning-inspired project 1st Street Farms set to start construction in Littleton in the fall
Peyton Manning is collaborating with Denver-based Gustamo Group on 1st Street Farms, a $28 million development in Littleton, Colorado, featuring a restaurant, event venue, green space, trails, and a youth sports field. The project, partially funded by the City of Littleton with over $5.5 million, includes repayment through sales tax and aims to create over 300 jobs.
- Peyton Manning-inspired project 1st Street Farms set to start construction in Littleton in the fall
Peyton Manning and Gustamo Group are developing 1st Street Farms in Littleton, a $28 million project featuring a restaurant, event venue, green space, and trails. The city provided over $5.5 million in funding, with 300 jobs and tourism benefits expected.
- Bow Mar approves road gates to cut down on traffic, but Denver and Littleton want the town to wait
Bow Mar's Board of Trustees approved plans to install gates at community entrances to reduce traffic, prompting opposition from Denver and Littleton, which argue the project should pause until neighboring municipalities reach an agreement. Community reactions are split, with some residents supporting safety measures and others questioning the legality of restricting public roads.
- CSPD: Help find 71-year-old man missing for two weeks
A 71-year-old missing-at-risk man was last seen in Littleton around two weeks ago and is known to stay in the northeast area of Colorado Springs. The Colorado Springs Police Department is asking the community for help to locate him.
- Bow Mar moves to install gates on Sheridan Boulevard, drawing criticism from Denver and Littleton
Bow Mar officials approved installing gates on public roads like South Sheridan Boulevard to restrict non-resident traffic, prompting Denver and Littleton mayors to threaten retaliatory road closures. The mayors argue the gates disrupt shared road access and create safety concerns, while Bow Mar claims over 50% of traffic through the town is 'cut-through' traffic.