Lakewood Homeless Woes: Shelter Closes, Nonprofit Fights Feds in Court
Homeless services struggle in Lakewood as a shelter space closes and the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless fights to build supportive housing.
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As Fracking Takes Center Stage in AG Race, Where Do the Democrats Stand?
In one corner is Joe Salazar, the Thornton state representative who has been an outspoken critic of the oil and gas industry and pushed to codify an appeals court ruling that would have put a serious damper on drilling in the state. Then, there is Phil Weiser, a previous unknown in politics although he is well-known for his time as the law school dean at the University of Colorado-Boulder.
KOSI’s Denise Plante Gets Real About Radio, TV, Anxiety and Her Darkest Time
One of KOSI and 9News star Denise Plante’s undeniable skills is to make the listener or viewer feel as if they know her. But in the following in-depth Q&A, she goes into details about her life and career that may come as a surprise to even some of her biggest fans.
Runner’s High: Cannabis-Infused Club Taking Off Tonight
Combing cannabis and sports is a growing trend among amateur and professional athletes.
Walker Stapleton Is From a Loaded Connecticut Suburb — Just Like Me
Buzzed at my sister’s wedding, I found out last weekend that Walker Stapleton grew up in my yuppie Connecticut suburb.
Average Metro Denver Rent Blows Past $2K for a Two-Bedroom
New figures for June 2018 show the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment within Denver’s city limits is just a shade under $2,000 per month, and that figure has been surpassed in a popular suburb for the first time this year.
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How a Quarter Can Keep Struggling Non-Criminals in Denver Out of Jail
Tonight will mark the official launch of Caring 4 Denver, a proposed ballot measure that aims to raise $45 million per annum a quarter at a time in order to increase the amount of mental health and substance abuse services in the city.
Ask a Stoner: Will Stress Affect My Tolerance to THC?
Confront your stress instead of trying to smoke it away.
New Program Hopes to Give Tenants a Fair Chance in Eviction Cases
Denver residents facing rent hikes are often unable to afford legal representation in cases of eviction, putting them at risk for homelessness. A new pilot program aims to change that by providing free legal representation through Colorado Legal Services.
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Denver Using Pot Taxes for After-School and Summer Youth Programs
“Denver’s marijuana tax revenue benefits nearly 10,000 youth and makes a world of difference to families who need accessible, high-quality after-school and summer programming that ultimately helps their children succeed.”
Denver Man’s Potential Deportation Puts His Wife’s Health at Risk
The Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition is helping Veronica Delgado urge ICE to issue a stay that would stop the deportation of her husband, saying that she needs him to care for her and potentially save her life due to her life-threatening liver disease.
Has Brad Evans Gone Soft? See “I Love You Denver” and Decide!
The founder of Denver FUGLY says Denver needs coddling as much a criticism.
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The Best (and Safest) Bike Routes in Denver’s Biggest Neighborhoods
Take it from a seasoned cyclist: These are the best ways to get around Denver on two wheels.
Marijuana, Morning Sickness and the Fallout From Researchers Playing Spy
In recent weeks, Colorado’s Marijuana Enforcement Division has issued two industry-wide bulletins prompted by “reports of licensees making recommendations for pregnancy-related morning sickness.” And while pioneering marijuana attorney Brian Vicente is urging his clients to pay heed to the MED’s new focus on conversations between dispensary staffers and customers, he sees a broader problem.
Zen Magnets: Judge Overrules Federal Agency’s Stop-Sale Order
After a six-year battle with federal regulators, Zen Magnets wins some breathing room — and an important court ruling.
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Conditions Feeding 416 Fire Could Be the “New Normal,” Expert Says
An expert on water throughout Colorado feels the conditions that have helped fuel the 416 Fire near Durango and other blazes in the state at present could be with us for the foreseeable future.
Why Colorado Tokers Love Alley Cat Kush
Its OG lineage is as sweet as they come, despite the public-school name.
9News’s Kyle Clark on Why Walker Stapleton Is a Liar
It’s not often that a TV-news anchor essentially agrees with those calling a leading gubernatorial candidate a liar. But that’s exactly what 9News’ Kyle Clark did in regard to Colorado Treasurer and Republican frontrunner Walker Stapleton in a commentary segment on the June 11 edition of Next with Kyle Clark. He explains why in the following Q&A.
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Trial Date Set for Homeless Class Action Lawsuit Over Encampment Sweeps
The big showdown between the homeless and Denver in a federal courthouse isn’t scheduled to start until March next year
Is 4/20 All Smoke? Colorado Marijuana Sales Slow in April.
Even 4/20 couldn’t give April a bump.
FBI Agent Chase Bishop Finally Jailed for Mile High Spirits Backflip Shooting
Today, FBI agent Chase Bishop, who became a national laughingstock after he accidentally shot Thomas Reddington while executing a back flip at Mile High Spirits Distillery during the wee hours of June 2, turned himself in to the Denver Sheriff’s Department. He was promptly arrested and is currently being held on suspicion of second-degree assault.
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Charter School Autonomy a Double-Edged Sword for Families Who Want More From Schools
Two elite charter schools in the Denver area — Stargate School and STEM School Highlands Ranch — are some of the highest-performing schools in their respective districts. Both have long wait lists of parents eager to wield their choice and enroll their children. But families in both schools have learned the hard way that charter schools can come with a heavy price.