The King Soopers at 9th and Corona was recently remodeled — and last week, we staged a contest in which we asked readers to share their favorite memories of the Denver landmark. The contest ended last Thursday, but comments keep rolling in — including the following twisted tribute to the…
Yesterday, we noted that the University of Northern Colorado Bears might have a clearer path to March Madness than do the higher-profile CU Buffs — and last night’s exciting 73-70 victory over Northern Arizona leaves the Bears one victory from the Big Dance. A win over Montana tonight and they’re…
Thus far, Secretary of State Scott Gessler has made news most often when complaining about how little people in his position are paid — gripes that led to a moonlighting scheme he subsequently dumped. But he stepped into the spotlight yesterday for a different reason — his support of HB…
The Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force, renowned for the clever names it hangs on the likes of the $83 Bandit, the Shaggy Bandit and plenty of other scofflaws, is on the lookout for the guys who allegedly knocked over Wells Fargo, Key and Compass banks in recent weeks. Look…
Today’s Denver Post features a New York Times story about Libyan leader (for now) “Moammar Gadhafi.” But this February 24 Post photo gallery IDs him as “Moammar Khadafy” — and while this Post item from last week calls him “Gadhafi,” the URL features the name “Gaddafi.” So which is correct?…
When Mike Lindsey and his family traveled to Mexico in 2008 for Christmas, they brought home more than memories. Bedbugs, the subject of this week’s cover story, “Bug Bedlam,” hitched a ride from their rental house to the Lindseys’ Fort Collins home…
The Larimer County Republican Party has managed to rack up $100,000 in fines for failing to file campaign finance report filings during the 2010 elections. Now, ousted party chairman Larry Carillo is admitting that he never even opened the multiple delinquency notices sent by state officials…
Last week, we reported on the anticipated demand for costly water diversion projects by 2050 — and the conservation strategy proposed in Filling the Gap, a timely report from environmental groups. Unfortunately, most Denver residents won’t read the report; most of them don’t have a clue where their water comes…
Plot twists continue in Operation Fortune Cookie, Colorado’s largest weed bust that imploded among suspicions of snitches, paid-off politicians and a secret DEA investigation. Two weeks ago, two Fortune Cookie investigators currently suing their superiors filed a motion claiming that Thornton Commander Dante Carbone was the prime suspect in an…
Last April, Leadville’s Jamie Paulin Ramirez was accused of providing material support to terrorists. Nearly a year later, she’s followed in the footsteps of her co-defendant, Colleen LaRose, and pleaded guilty. Look below to read a U.S. Attorney’s Office release, as well as the original indictment and the new plea…
We confess. We’ve been paying so much attention to the CU Buffs’ chances of taking part in March Madness that we’ve given short shrift to the University of Northern Colorado Bears. UNC’s had a mighty impressive season — one that’s earned the squad a marginally easier route to the Big…
It’s Denver blog post roundup time again. Mile High Report’s KaptainKirk links to an ESPN item in which Broncos coach John Fox promises the team will be championship-caliber “very soon.” Your mouth to Tim Tebow’s savior’s ear, pal. Colorado Independent’s Scot Kersgaard cites a study suggesting that John Hickenlooper’s budget…
With John Hickenlooper serving as Colorado’s governor, we know Denver will have a new mayor this year, and the race is wide open. To introduce you to the players, we’re offering profiles of official candidates. Next up: Ken Simpson. “I believe that one person can make a difference,” says Ken…
An event last night illustrates the growing power of the medical marijuana biz not just in Colorado, but nationwide. The stars of the show were Aaron Smith, executive director of the National Cannabis Industry Association, a new, Washington, D.C.-based lobbying organization, and Congressman Jared Polis, joined by politicos aplenty, as…
With John Hickenlooper serving as Colorado’s governor, we know Denver will have a new mayor this year, and the race is wide open. To introduce you to the players, we’re offering profiles of official candidates. Next up: Vincent Macieyovski. “I haven’t done any fundraising yet,” Vincent Macieyovski says. “I’m relying…
Joel Warner’s post about advertising industry lightning-rod Alex Bogusky’s new project, COMMON, which he describes as a “community-focused incubator and brand,” sparked debate aplenty, with Bogusky fans and detractors sharing their views. Here’s one of the former countering one of the latter…
There’s been a bizarre twist in a hit-and-run that took place near the intersection of Broadway and Baseline in Boulder over the weekend. Police reveal that the victim, identified as Ronald L. Keithline, “has been known to lie in roadways in the past.”…
In yesterday’s Colorado Civil Union Act preview, Senator Pat Steadman, SB 172’s co-sponsor, expressed confidence about the proposal’s Senate odds — and the measure did indeed pass the judiciary committee. En route, though, an opponent ID’d by Fox31 as Rosina Kovar offered testimony so crazed that The Daily Show should…
For a moment, it seemed like the battle over Jefferson Parkway was entering a kumbaya era. Late last year, Golden, Boulder and Boulder County all announced they were considering deals to lift their longstanding opposition to the toll road in exchange for certain payoffs from Jefferson County. The proposed road…
“Bug Bedlam,” Melanie Asmar, March 3 Itch, Itch, Itch Melanie Asmar toes the standard public health line when she says of bedbugs, “… since they’re not known to transmit disease, their biggest downside may be the ick factor.” The article mentions a woman with “oozing welts” all over her body,…
Remember the hype, the political drama, the celebrities and the fabulous souvenirs? How about the closed streets, the protesters and the cops in riot gear? They were all part of the Democratic National Convention that took hold of the Mile High City in August 2008 — not to mention the…
Carol Chambers, the district attorney for Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties, has developed a reputation for being hell on career felons. She’s sought the death penalty in more cases than any other DA in the state and filed habitual-criminal charges at a rate four times that of her predecessor…
