Parker
Coverage of Parker in the Nexus archive.
- Castle Rock hits pause on drone delivery services as Walmart eyes local launch
Castle Rock officials have paused drone delivery applications to study the technology's implications, as Walmart explores launching a local service. Residents express mixed reactions, with concerns about privacy, safety, and sustainability, while others welcome the convenience. The town joins neighboring Parker in temporarily halting drone delivery approvals.
- Confused about fireworks in Douglas County? Here's why they're still for sale despite fire restrictions
Douglas County in Colorado is under Stage 1 fire restrictions that ban fireworks use but not sales, causing confusion among residents. Fireworks retailers like Discount Fireworks argue sales remain legal during the season, emphasizing safety measures for ground-based 'safe and sane' fireworks. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office advises buyers to wait until restrictions lift before using fireworks.
- Fintech startup Parker files for bankruptcy
Parker, a fintech startup, has filed for bankruptcy and shut down its operations. The company provided corporate credit cards and banking services. Parker was reportedly well-funded before its shutdown.
- Final defendant sentenced in Zaria McKeever murder case
Parker was sentenced as the final defendant in the November 2022 Brooklyn Park murder case, where she admitted to lying to investigators and sheltering her son, who had sent gunmen to kill his ex-girlfriend Zaria McKeever.