Denver blog posts have an eye for beauty. At our Arts blog, Antonio Valenzuela shows off five great views around Denver, including both city and mountain settings. Denver Stiffs’ Andrew Feinstein notes that Nuggets fans can’t have it both ways, even though wins like last night’s victory versus New Orleans could…
We recently shared the story of Jennifer Lobato, who slowly died of heroin withdrawal in Jeffco jail after she and fellow inmates reportedly begged for medical help, to no avail. Most commenters on Facebook were distressed by what happened, with many of them characterizing the medical team at the detention…
It was one of the most bizarre and frightening crimes of 2013. And now, Shaun Tobelmann could be sentenced to more than 100 years behind bars after being found guilty of attempted murder times seven and more. We’ve got the details about a bizarre police standoff in downtown Denver, as…
Last week, we shared with you a list of the ten most expensive Colorado colleges by in-state tuition, according to U.S. Department of Education data for the 2013-2014 school year as compiled by CollegeCalc.org. This week, we look at the roster of the priciest schools judged by out-of-state tuition. Some…
We’ve already told you about two fatal shootings that took place on Sunday. The first happened in the Lowry neighborhood outside an apartment complex where a party was taking place. The incident left two men dead. The second happened last night at a residence near the intersection of Pontiac Street…
A short time ago, we told you about a shooting outside a Lowry apartment complex that left two men dead. A shockingly violent act — and hardly the only one that took place in Denver on Sunday. Last night, another shooting took place at a private residence. A man is…
It’s sadly predictable that the return of warm weather frequently brings with it shocking violence. That was certainly the case in Denver this weekend. Four people were killed in three separate incidents. The first of those took place in the Lowry area. The first official word from the Denver Police…
Some posts continue to generate conversation long after there original publication date. That’s definitely the case of a Comment of the Day from January in which a reader maintained that Denver men suck. This reader offers a more nuanced opinion of the men he’s encountered in Denver. And he sees…
Denver blog posts like it spicy. At our Food & Drink blog, Mark Antonation counts down the ten best places for sausage in Denver. Denver Egotist: Denver’s LRXD and Clayton Warwick launch the Cadence & Cause charitable music platform. Coyote Gulch collects the latest Colorado snowpack news. Send your story tips…
James Damon and Georgie Hand were reportedly partners in crime. However, they haven’t suffered the same fate. Damon was killed in an officer-involved shooting after he and Hand allegedly took a deputy and a Colorado Parks and Wildlife official hostage. Afterward, Hand was taken into custody — and she’s facing…
In 2015, St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Tuesday. But that’s actually good news, since it gives those of us who are Irish (or Irish once a year) the excuse to start partying several days in advance, starting with the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade, getting underway at 9:30 a.m…
All crimes impact people beyond the immediate victims. Friends, family, loved ones and others even more tangentially connected can feel the effect. But the ripples from alleged offenses at schools can spread even further, as I was reminded when news broke that Steven Weigum, principal at Ute Meadows Elementary, had…
It’s been a year to the day since we paid tribute to the best Texts From Last Night out of the 303 area code And good news: They’re just as funny as ever. Below, see our ten favorites from recent 303 posts. The senders may regret sending them, but we…
We’ve been reporting about the death of Naeschylus Vinzant, a wanted felon shot and killed by police on a street near an Aurora elementary school even though he wasn’t armed with a weapon at the time Click here for more details. Vinzant had a lengthy record that included violent crimes. Yet…
A recent list in which Denver was ranked as one of the ten worst places to live in Colorado inspired plenty of readers to stand up for the Mile High City on the original post and a subsequent Comment of the Day. However, there was also a fair amount of criticism…
Denver blog posts are always cautious when sitting on a casting cast. At our Arts blog, Keith Garcia introduces you to five Colorado actresses who hit it big in Hollywood, from Felicity to Foxy Brown. Roundball Mining Company’s Court Zierk celebrates the Nuggets’ surprising win over the Atlanta Hawks —…
Many observers assumed that the amount of taxes and fees generated by marijuana sales would begin falling in the second year of limited legal sales. Nope. Just-released figures from January show that the state collected a record amount — just over $8.8 million. This total includes a windfall for school…
Today, a funeral will be held for Jennifer Lobato, a 38-year-old mother of seven who died in Jefferson County jail. She needn’t have. In a highly unusual admission, Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Shrader is now publicly admitting that had she received timely medical care for what attorney David Lane, who is…
Denver is one of the most photogenic cities in the country. But what are the top spots in the Mile High City for photo opportunities? VISIT DENVER, the city’s tourist bureau, has picked out its top ten. Check out the agency’s photo-illustrated picks, featuring VISIT DENVER text. CONFLUENCE PARK 2250…
Overnight house fires are fairly commonplace in any metropolitan area. But there was nothing typical about the blaze that struck a residence in one Arvada neighborhood. That’s because the burning home was marked in multiple spots with graffiti announcing, “My wife is a cheater.” We’re going out on a limb…
The bedbug horror stories keep coming. Inspired by Melanie Asmar’s recent post asking how much landlords need to tell tenants about bedbug problems, readers aplenty have recounted tales of fighting against these voracious pests. The one that follows is one of the worst — and it was so traumatizing that…
Denver blog posts are big and meaty. At our Food & Restaurants blog, Patricia Calhoun shares some reader dissatisfaction with the five Best of Denver nominees for the Mile High City’s finest hamburger. Predominantly Orange’s Sayre Bedinger on whether a newly signed trio of tight ends can make up for…
