Highlands Ranch Herald

A county and state investigation is underway after a Douglas County adult has died from a confirmed case of hantavirus.

Douglas County adult dies from hantavirus A county and state investigation is underway after a Douglas County adult has died from a confirmed case of hantavirus.

A group of students from SkyView Academy in Highlands Ranch got second place in a Colorado State Tournament and qualified for the Destination Imagination Global Finals in Kansas City, Missouri, this May.

Highlands Ranch students qualify for Destination Imagination After spending several months building, testing and rehearsing, six Highlands Ranch students, going by the team name SkyView All-Stars, are taking their idea to the world stage this spring.

Lone Tree readers, the countdown is on! ⏰

It’s time to celebrate the people, places and businesses that make our community shine. The ✨ Best of the Best ✨ contest is back, and this year it’s all about YOU 🫵 having your say.

From your favorite local spots to the everyday heroes who make a difference, this is your chance to recognize what stands out. We’re bringing back the original format you know and love to spotlight the very best in our community.

🗓️ Voting runs April 15 – May 20.
📱 Cast your vote once per day, per device.

Don’t miss your chance to help crown this year’s winners — chosen by you, for you. Let’s celebrate what makes our community awesome! 🏆

❗Vote here: https://coloradocommunitymedia.secondstreetapp.com/Lone-Tree-Best-of-the-Best-2026/