Update: We still don’t know the cause of death for the woman found Wednesday at a home on the 1900 block of East 35th Street; autopsy results are still pending. But the coroner’s office has identified her as Denetta Mills, 49. The man arrested for investigation of first-degree murder: her…
Medical marijuana advocates have been debating the intent of U.S. Attorney John Walsh’s letter attacking portions of HB 1043, a bill intended to tweak MMJ regs that became law last year. Among the theories: The letter is a warning shot in what will be a full-scale federal effort to undermine…
Earlier this week, we told you about a fatal stabbing on the 2100 block of Lawrence Street. The Denver coroner’s office has now identified the victim of this crime as Kenneth Matthews, 43, of Albuquerque, New Mexico. He died of stab wounds to the chest. Thus far, the Denver Police…
ESPN’s Rick Reilly has a wicked sense of humor — which made him the perfect choice to bid adieu to the final graduating class of CU’s journalism school, which officially shuts down June 30 in favor of what’s dubbed a “journalism-plus program.” And in his speech to grads, he worked…
Molly Midyette has the odds stacked against her. She’s serving a sixteen-year prison sentence over the 2006 death of her twelve-week-old son Jason Jay Midyette, a punishment she says she doesn’t deserve because ex-husband Alex Midyette and his powerful family allegedly sabotaged her defense to help Alex. But in her…
Charlie Sheen’s recent visits to Colorado have involved more errors than hits. There was all that domestic drama in Aspen, and some critics view his Violent Torpedo of Truth tour as a crime in itself. But last week, Sheen showed he still has some of that Major League stuff left…
Our Denver blog post roundup is open for business. Denver Egotist presents “World of Sex,” a French promo about staying safe. How come our PSAs don’t look like this? 5280’s Vanessa Martinez asks, Chris Romer and Michael Hancock: What’s the difference? According to Geeks Who Drink’s Scott, we all eat…
RiNo Supply Company sounds more like a parts warehouse than William Breathes’s latest medical marijuana review subject. But a rose by any other name would smell as sweet — and that’s true of other entries in our newly updated MMJ listings. Click access our medical-marijuana dispensary directory…
RiNo Supply Company has a pretty ambiguous name, which is good considering how few people in the River North (RiNo) neighborhood seem to favor medical pot. But instead of getting kicked out, such places should be embraced…
While hanging piñatas are a common sight on Federal Boulevard, apparently not all of the papier mâché punching bags are made alike. While the bulk of low-cost piñatas are built in huge factories in China, the photo above proves that holiday celebrants can still find ones made fresh daily in…
Even though the NFL season is in limbo right now, there’s already a quarterback controversy in Denver, with most fans ready to say goodbye to Kyle Orton and hand the starting job to Tim Tebow on a full-time basis. Do John Elway, John Fox and the rest of the Broncos…
Editor’s note: Medical marijuana critic William Breathes just returned from a honeymoon in Jamaica. Read his first trip diary entry here, and check out part two below. The minute you get off the plane in Negril, someone is there to sell you herb…
In our post about how Osama bin Laden’s death was experienced by the Facebook generation, we noted that Fox News continues to spell his first name “Usama” and abbreviate his moniker as “UBL,” while the rest of the major American media prefers “Osama” and “OBL.” The situation prompted a response…
KHOW’s Peter Boyles has obtained an April 25 memo from Denver Police Chief Gerald Whitman that reads in part, “EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, DENVER POLICE OFFICERS SHALL NO LONGER ADD A CHARGE OF OR WRITE ‘REFER TO IMMIGRATION’ ON ARREST OR CHARGING DOCUMENTS.” But while Boyles sees the directive as proof Denver…
Update: Yesterday, the Fort Collins Police Department returned growing equipment and other property seized from medical marijuana grower Frank Marzano way back in 2007, during a hunt for a fugitive that turned into a pot raid. Last year, a Colorado court ruled that the search was illegal. Look below to…
It’s official. Earlier this morning, James Mejia posted a message on his campaign Facebook page conceding in the first round of the Denver mayoral election. But while he offered congratulations to top-two finishers Chris Romer and Michael Hancock, he hasn’t endorsed either of them yet. However, he’ll be watching their…
Know what you died for, Osama bin Laden? Strip club discounts! Yesterday, the Diamond Cabaret ran a promotion called “Thanks for the Shot,” which offered free cover and a no-charge draft beer or shot for all active duty or retired military personnel in honor of Osama taking one in the…
Today is Star Wars Day — a date celebrated with the phrase “May the Fourth be with you.” Get it? Over at our Show and Tell blog, Thorin Klosowski marks the occasion with a collection of weird Star Wars memorabilia. But we didn’t want to be left out. So unleash…
In some countries, being gay is illegal. Gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender immigrants from countries that persecute, torture or imprison homosexuals can apply for asylum in the United States. Winning it, however, is another story — a story in which immigrants’ past can make or break their future. Read about…
Denver blog posts multiply like cyber-rabbits. Mile High Report fan poster ImMileHigh shares the reasons why he thinks “Kyle Orton MUST GO” this season. And those taking his poll seem to agree with him. Free Range Longmont’s Kaye Fissinger on the flip side of Ayn Rand. And speaking of vintage…
On January 15, 2009, Alexander Landau was a nineteen-year-old Community College of Denver student who was pulled over for an illegal left turn and beaten bloody by three Denver cops. Now, thanks to a $795,000 settlement announced Monday, he’s received one of the largest-ever payouts for police brutality in the…
Update: The U.S. has decided not to release an Osama bin Laden death photo. For now, that means the image won’t join the following list of the most iconic post-mortem shots of notorious dictators, revolutionaries and criminals. The roundup includes Mussolini, Rasputin and a faux Hitler mistaken for the real…
