Have you sufficiently recovered from St. Patrick’s weekend to party on St. Patrick’s Day itself? If you need a little inspiration, check out the following videos, featuring revelry in Denver, Boulder and beyond. Of course, there’s a cost to be paid for this much fun, as the last video makes…
Yesterday, we told you about four Denver homicides that took place during three separate incidents. First came two slayings in the Lowry neighborhood. That was followed by a homicide on Pontiac Street. Only a killing on Race Street for which a suspect is in custody hasn’t been tied to gang violence…
A flight bound from Washington, D.C. to Denver had to turn around and land back in the Nation’s Capitol last night Why? A man reportedly rushed the aircraft’s cockpit and had to be subdued by passengers. Continue for video of the man and details. CBS notes that United Airlines flight 1074…
Colorado’s marijuana laws are under attack in the court system. Three lawsuits seeking to undue the state’s legalization of limited cannabis sales have been filed in recent months. They include a complaint filed with the U.S. Supreme Court by the states of Nebraska and Kansas, another one from the Washington, D.C.-based…
Denver blog posts have an eye for beauty. At our Arts blog, Antonio Valenzuela shows off five great views around Denver, including both city and mountain settings. Denver Stiffs’ Andrew Feinstein notes that Nuggets fans can’t have it both ways, even though wins like last night’s victory versus New Orleans could…
Green Labs is the epicenter for many pot activities this week, but keep your eyes peeled for events coming in April in this week’s cannabis calendar. Enjoy some Bellinis cocktails, beer, hors d’oeuvres and bong bingo with pot-comic Jeffrey Peterson during Belinis, Beer & Bong Bingo at Green Labs tonight…
We recently shared the story of Jennifer Lobato, who slowly died of heroin withdrawal in Jeffco jail after she and fellow inmates reportedly begged for medical help, to no avail. Most commenters on Facebook were distressed by what happened, with many of them characterizing the medical team at the detention…
The mayor of Kingston, Jamaica visited Denver over the weekend for some hands-on experience in the legal pot industry. Mayor Angela Brown Burke went on a two-day tour of Colorado marijuana business and met with law enforcement and policy makers from the Governor’s Office and Denver Mayor’s Office in an effort…
It was one of the most bizarre and frightening crimes of 2013. And now, Shaun Tobelmann could be sentenced to more than 100 years behind bars after being found guilty of attempted murder times seven and more. We’ve got the details about a bizarre police standoff in downtown Denver, as…
Last week, we shared with you a list of the ten most expensive Colorado colleges by in-state tuition, according to U.S. Department of Education data for the 2013-2014 school year as compiled by CollegeCalc.org. This week, we look at the roster of the priciest schools judged by out-of-state tuition. Some…
We’ve already told you about two fatal shootings that took place on Sunday. The first happened in the Lowry neighborhood outside an apartment complex where a party was taking place. The incident left two men dead. The second happened last night at a residence near the intersection of Pontiac Street…
A short time ago, we told you about a shooting outside a Lowry apartment complex that left two men dead. A shockingly violent act — and hardly the only one that took place in Denver on Sunday. Last night, another shooting took place at a private residence. A man is…
It’s sadly predictable that the return of warm weather frequently brings with it shocking violence. That was certainly the case in Denver this weekend. Four people were killed in three separate incidents. The first of those took place in the Lowry area. The first official word from the Denver Police…
Back in the day, a lot of marijuana paranoia was spread through newspaper wire services. Editors needing to fill room would find salacious stories of marijuana-mad maniacs running amok and killing people and reprint them (and the practice continues to this day). This story out of New Orleans must have…
Some posts continue to generate conversation long after there original publication date. That’s definitely the case of a Comment of the Day from January in which a reader maintained that Denver men suck. This reader offers a more nuanced opinion of the men he’s encountered in Denver. And he sees…
Denver blog posts like it spicy. At our Food & Drink blog, Mark Antonation counts down the ten best places for sausage in Denver. Denver Egotist: Denver’s LRXD and Clayton Warwick launch the Cadence & Cause charitable music platform. Coyote Gulch collects the latest Colorado snowpack news. Send your story tips…
After trying on a dress at a downtown Colorado Springs store, was Thomas Bittner unhappy about how it looked on him? Even if he was, that hardly excuses the schmucky behavior cops have accused him of committing. Namely, choking a clerk and not stopping until another customer punched him out…
James Damon and Georgie Hand were reportedly partners in crime. However, they haven’t suffered the same fate. Damon was killed in an officer-involved shooting after he and Hand allegedly took a deputy and a Colorado Parks and Wildlife official hostage. Afterward, Hand was taken into custody — and she’s facing…
Dear Mexican: So there I was, sitting in Spanish class, like the good half-frog/half-wop (i.e., “frop”) that I am, when I observe the Spanish teacher write the word esposas up on the board. Imagine my shock/horror when the teacher told us that esposas has two meanings: “wives” and “handcuffs”! Please tell…
In 2015, St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Tuesday. But that’s actually good news, since it gives those of us who are Irish (or Irish once a year) the excuse to start partying several days in advance, starting with the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade, getting underway at 9:30 a.m…
All crimes impact people beyond the immediate victims. Friends, family, loved ones and others even more tangentially connected can feel the effect. But the ripples from alleged offenses at schools can spread even further, as I was reminded when news broke that Steven Weigum, principal at Ute Meadows Elementary, had…
It’s been a year to the day since we paid tribute to the best Texts From Last Night out of the 303 area code And good news: They’re just as funny as ever. Below, see our ten favorites from recent 303 posts. The senders may regret sending them, but we…
