We recently reported about Denver Post columnist and ESPN personality Woody Paige’s claim that Broncos QB Peyton Manning would retire by the end of the week. This assertion was quickly denied by the Broncos, and the Post reportedly tweaked Paige’s original item, only to later return it to its previous condition…
Denver blog posts like having choices. At Westword Food & Drink, Mark Antonation compares Torchy’s Tacos to Quijote’s, and finds that the latter, while low-key, is capable of giving the flashy newcomer a run for its money. Mile High Report’s Tim Lynch asks: “What if Peyton Manning Tries to Stick It…
When RedPeak Properties first approached her about developing a five-story apartment complex in her district, Susan Shepherd remembers thinking, “Whoa, this is going to be controversial.” Even so, the then-city councilwoman never expected the mudslinging she would encounter at a community meeting she set up between the developer and her…
Last month, we reported about Denver NORML’s plan to introduce a marijuana social use initiative for the 2016 ballot. And when we chatted with Denver NORML executive director Jordan Person about a marijuana raid in Colorado Springs that she saw as an example of why such an initiative was needed,…
Jacob Vanderpauye, also known as Atta Addo Vanderpauye, is a popular drum instructor at the University of Colorado Boulder, as well as an active musician on the local and international music scene. But now he’s been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a former student. A police report quotes him as…
Last week, legislators considered a “homeless bill of rights” at the State Capitol, but representatives at a House committee meeting ultimately voted the proposal down five to six. It was a major defeat for homeless activists who were counting on passage of the Right to Rest Act — sponsored by…
Brian and Jacquie Lehner loved riding together on their Harley. That’s exactly what they were doing this past weekend when they were struck by a car and killed. Athina Munoz, 27, was subsequently booked on a variety of charges in relation to the crash. Now, a report suggests that she was texting…
The high rent prices in Denver have led to a rental development boom. According to a new study by Rent Cafe, the largest rental projects in metro Denver in 2015 added a staggering 3,300 new units of inventory. Indeed, the top property on the following list is responsible for 390 units…
A little over a month after a shooting associated with a Craigslist ad, police are tying gun play in Lakewood to the online sales site. One man was hospitalized as a result of the incident; at this writing, his condition was unknown, although his injuries are described as not life-threatening…
Marcus Forzani, seventeen, was carrying a vape pen in his pocket when something unexpected happened. The vaporizer’s battery exploded — an uncommon occurrence, but one that’s not exactly unprecedented. As a result, Forzani suffered second- and third-degree burns to one leg. A GoFundMe page has been created to help raise…
A recent Comment of the Day found one reader maintaining that riding the bus in Denver is a great way to be asked on dates. This anecdote spurred more. For instance, a former bus driver shared the story of a couple that met on his bus and are planning to…
Denver blog posts are finger-lickin’ good. At Westword Food & Drink, Mark Antonation names his picks for the ten best places in Denver for fried chicken. Colorado Peak Politics: “Another Coal Mind Goes Dark, Wildearth Guardians Celebrate.” Coyote Gulch: “El Dorado Springs’ Rocky Mountain Spring Water Best Tasting in U.S.”…
This week’s cover story, “Idea Man,” deals with University of Colorado Denver undergrad Caleb Carr’s quest to help other student inventors control the rights to scientific discoveries and other intellectual property they may develop while still in school. Carr believes that university policies that assign most (and sometimes all) of…
News broke earlier in February that Adams County had denied the High Times Cannabis Cup’s event permit, only for the publication to later announce that the festival would move to Pueblo. But now, the status of the Pueblo site is also in question. Originally scheduled to be at the Denver…
It’s February 29 — a day we only get to experience once every four years. Why? Our friends at Wikipedia say that a Leap Day is added every four years “to keep the calendar year synchronized with the astronomical or seasonal year” — an explanation that no doubt makes sense…
There have been an absolutely astounding number of officer-involved shootings in these parts over recent months. One estimate counted eleven police shootings on Colorado’s Front Range between Halloween and December 18. And since then, we’ve reported about the Denver Police Department shooting of Ramone Lonergan, and two incidents earlier this…
Over the weekend, Denver Post and ESPN personality Woody Paige made a big splash when he wrote that Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, who led Denver to victory (with a lot of help from a tremendous defense) in Super Bowl 50, would announce his much-anticipated retirement. A helluva scoop? Well, the Broncos…
Over the past several days, we’ve shared posts in which we’ve listed the ten Denver neighborhoods with the biggest increases in violent crime and property crime in 2015, according to Denver Police Department statistics. This item combines those two numbers to come up with the neighborhoods with the largest total…
The mysterious death of a young woman in West Valley City, Utah quickly turned into a homicide investigation — and now, the key to finding justice in the case may have been found in Denver. Yesterday afternoon, a person of interest in the death of a young woman subsequently identified…
Our Thomas Mitchell recently reported about a study showing that the legal marijuana business used over $6 billion in energy during 2015. The report started a firestorm among our commenters, with many of them pointing out that the energy costs would be substantially diminished if outdoor grows were allowed. Among…
Denver blogs track comings and goings. At Westword Food & Drink, Mark Antonation reveals the details about the closing of So Perfect Eats in Cherry Creek — although it could reopen next summer. The Colorado Independent’s Corey Hutchins on how a $10,000 fine led to a GOP blowup. Denver Infill’s Ryan…
“My neck is really fucked up, I think I messed it up while I was sleeping last night, so it’s not in the best of shape.” These comments, heard in a video on view below, aren’t the best advertising for Kenneth Francis. After all, he’s a massage therapist whose website,…
