The media isn’t always interested in good news, says Tom Boasberg, Denver Public Schools’ superintendent. “Generally speaking, stories that are more sensational or, in some cases, more negative will tend to attract more media coverage,” he says. To offer a different view, Boasberg began a weekly e-mail newsletter called “myDPS”…
On October 1, the Washington Post published a story by reporter Stephanie McCrummen in which she noted that early in his political career, GOP presidential hopeful Rick Perry hosted lawmakers at a family hunting camp labeled near its entrance as “Niggerhead.” Castle Rock attorney Mike Robinson found the report full…
Alan Prendergast’s update on the story of murderer Thomas Silverstein, who’s been held in solitary confinement for more than a quarter-century, examines the issue of whether conditions at Colorado’s supermax facility are “extreme.” A reader with expertise in the field responded with a look at balancing behavior issues with mental-health…
“I was able to view an album titled ‘Homies’ by ‘Ray Jin’ on Facebook.” That was some of the excellent police work done by the Wheat Ridge Police Department while investigating Corey and Jesse Knapper, the subjects of this week’s Westword cover story, “Buzz Kill.” The twins and art-school students…
Update: Yesterday, we told you about a Denver Police Department Twitter survey asking respondents to compare the fairness of photo-radar reports by Fox31 and 9News. Earlier today, the DPD tweeted the results. The winner? Hard to say. But “Who cares?” did very, very well…
This week, William Breathes told the story of medical marijuana patient Rick Smith, who was narced on by a Papa John’s driver. Smith was pissed about the delivery guy calling the cops — but things worked out pretty well for him in the end. Denver’s Sexy Pizza is now offering…
Yesterday afternoon, editorial employees at the Denver Post gathered for an all-newsroom meeting — the sort at which good news is seldom shared. And as expected, the imparted information was grim. Staffers were told that if at least fifteen-to-twenty of them — up to 10 percent of the staff –…
On February 23, 2010 at Deer Creek Middle School, a facility just a short drive from Columbine High School, Bruco Eastwood lifted a rifle and opened fire on students, seriously wounding two of them. But a jury has found him innocent of all charges other than possessing a weapon on…
This week’s cover story, “Buzz Kill,” profiles Jesse and Corey Knapper, 24-year-old twins and students at the Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, who created a gang of cartoon characters — and the trouble stemming from that inspiration. Playing off the slang phrase “It’s all good,” the twins wondered…
Tonight’s episode of Survivor got off to a quick start for local medical marijuana dispensary owner Jim Rice, who crafted some pretty big shake-up moves for his tribe within the first two minutes of the episode. Even if it was just with powerless Harvard law nerd Cochran…
Twirling Hippy Confections owner Jessica LeRoux says a Medical Marijuana Enforcement Division inspector with the state has been telling shops that her packaging doesn’t meet state regulations, writing up at least one for a violation. But LeRoux says he’s misinformed and mistakes like his could cost business owners like her…
Thirty students at Colorado State University have been thinking a lot about the future recently. For the next three years, CSU has tied itself to the future of the automotive industry as a participant in its quest for sustainable transportation. And with a new donation from Siemens, the university is…
Federal judges in Denver are of two minds about the kind of punishment doled out at the supermax penitentiary in Florence. While one is allowing a Tanzanian terrorist’s complaint about the prison’s restrictions on his mail and visitors to proceed to trial, another has thrown out Thomas Silverstein’s lawsuit alleging…
Denver blog posts? Three just came in! Predominantly Orange’s Kim Constantinesco on Tim Tebow’s Biggest Loser appearance last night. And you thought the Broncos were the biggest losers… Things to Do in Denver When You’re Broke: Attend a free Chakra class this Friday. Geeks Who Drink: Merriam Webster ain’t nothing…
Former cop and current state investigator Joe Sandoval is still a candidate for city council in Commerce City, according to the city clerk’s office. But if he stays in the race, he’ll have some uncomfortable questions to answer about being busted for driving under the influence — and the way…
Denver Parks and Recreation has unveiled the beginning stages of a plan to overhaul City Park’s Dustin Redd playground and replace it with a newer, larger model. The project comes with an end date of 2013 and the goal of creating a regional playground to attract visitors from across the…
The rhetoric over the Denver Paid Sick Leave Initiative is already at boiling temperature. Kelsey Whipple’s recent post about a rally opposing the measure drew this response from an impassioned supporter…
At first, medical marijuana patient Jason Beinor thought losing a court fight over unemployment benefits withheld from him because he failed a drug test was no big deal. But it now looks as if his case could hold the key to cementing MMJ rights in Colorado — or not. Which…
Why would Colorado be spotlighted in National Public Radio’s ongoing series about obesity? Because while our fair state is currently the leanest in the U.S., we’re still packing on the pounds despite the shining example of fitness beasts like Boulder’s Ryan Van Duzer…
Secretary of State Scott Gessler’s suit against Denver, intended to prevent Clerk and Recorder Debra Johnson from sending ballots to any voter he considers inactive (meaning they didn’t vote last year), has provoked outcry from assorted progressive organizations in Colorado. And now, MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow has taken up the cause,…
Our September 2011 mug shot roundup features looks at horrific criminals — such as Travis Forbes, who confessed to murdering Kenia Monge — and the wackier kind, like the two guys who allegedly decided to reenact Weekend at Bernie’s with their dead pal. Check out the month’s roster below, and…
The dispensary application process seems a lot like a visit to the DMV. You show up knowing that it’s going to be a pain in the ass, go through line after line, each time praying it will be the last. Finally, you cut a check to someone in the hope…
