Westminster, October 12, 2013. Adams County Tip-A-Cop converged upon the Red Robin Restaurant in Westminster to help raise funds and awareness for Colorado Special Olympics. The organization, consisting of eight law enforcement agencies and fire districts, works together to bus tables, serve food, and accept the tips from patrons who want to make a difference in the lives of your handi-capable youth.

July 27, 2013. Exclusive. United Power has joined forces with Samuel Engineering to produce the largest solar -electrical generating system that is attached to a public electricity distribution grid. The project represents United Power’s commitment to renewable energy and its particular expansion of solar technologies. The program was officially launched in a brief ceremony held in Adams County last week.

Thornton Police have been advised of two incidents where females were approached and physically contacted by an unknown male. Both incidents occurred on bike paths along E. 128th Ave. between York Street and Steele Street. These incidents occurred between 7:30 P.M. and 8:30 P.M.

The City of Brighton has issued a boil water advisory notice to all Brighton residents effective immediately due to a violation of the maximum contaminant level for E. coli in the drinking water. E. coli are bacteria whose presence indicates that the water may be contaminated with human or animal wastes. Microbes in these wastes can cause short-term effects, such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms. They may pose a special health risk for infants, young children, some of the elderly and people with severely compromised immune systems. The symptoms above are not caused only by organisms in drinking water. If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you may want to seek medical advice from your health care provider. People at increased risk should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.

Most of us understand the dangers of text messaging while driving, but studies show that even though the risks associated with this habit are startling, about 50 percent of drivers still do it, with those between the ages of 16 and 35 the most frequent violators. Some facts to consider:

Northglenn, CO - The city of Northglenn is hosting its signature event, the July 4th Family Festival, on Independence Day. This free celebration will be held at E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, located across the street from City Hall at 11701 Community Center Drive.

The City of Brighton and the Armory Performing Arts Center are pleased to announce the inaugural Brighton Film Festival to be held at the Armory Oct. 4 and 5, 2013. The theme of this year’s festival is “Your Ten Minutes.”

May 11, 2013, Denver. Reunion's "Landing Place Church" offered help and hope to Denver Rescue Mission children this Mothers Day. One of the churches' small groups designated its "Micah Project" toward helping the Denver Rescue Mission children celebrate their mothers. With a full sheet cake, party favors, and arts and crafts supplies, about a dozen Landing Place Church members helped children create and decorate crosses, design Mothers Day cards, and craft tissue paper 'flowers'. The group is looking for donations and more involvement in what is a 'very rewarding experience'.

May 10, 2013, Brighton Agfinity. Mark Reinert, Marketing Director for Agfinity, helped welcome a "Drive to Feed the World" Event (DrivetoFeed.com) to support curing world hunger, the #1 killer worldwide. Through a video presentation (within a mobile semi-truck amphitheater), it was demonstrated that by the year 2050, the world's food needs will rise by 70%.

April, 2013, Brighton Applebees. Multiple Adams County law enforcement agencies united to raise funds for Colorado Special Olympics through their unified "Tip-A-Cop" program. At Brighton's Applebees, police officers from Brighton PD, Colorado State Troopers, and the Greater Brighton Fire Department served tables, bussed dishes, and greeted guests at Appblebees for donations for Colorado Special Olympics (SEE PHOTO GALLERY LINK BELOW)