CH2 entertainment reporter Chris Parente has been on the verge of going viral before — such as when he was bitch-slapped by Steve Carell, or the time he discussed the crooked crack by his unicorn tattoo. But he’s finally made the must-click big leagues thanks to his hilariously botched interview…
The concept behind The User’s Guide to Colorado Marijuana Law, a guidebook penned by Robert M. Linz, the associate director and head of public services at the University of Colorado School of Law, is a solid one. But the paperback format almost certainly ensures that this resource won’t be relevant…
In yet another case of a comment begetting more comments, our post highlighting a reader’s view that marijuana legalization has caused a lot of shitty people to move to Colorado (inspired by an item about conflicting polls regarding legalization opinions) got even more people talking. Among the provocative takes was…
Denver blogs are getting older — and better. Our Cafe Society blog spotlights twelve Denver restaurants that have hit fifty and are still in the family. Denver Infill’s Ryan Dravitz posts the third update about the 250 Columbine project in Cherry Creek. The Colorado Independent’s John Tomasic on Representative Doug…
Jake and Kendra Warrum may well have qualified for Schmuck of the Week status based enitrely on an alleged plan to burn down their house for insurance money. But they became locks for this week’s nod because they apparently allowed neighbors to collect money — a lot of money –…
Last week, we shared an updated list of Colorado’s 100 most wanted sex offenders, sixteen of whom had recently been taken into custody. And number one on that roster was Vail resident Calvin Nagy, who’s been at large since February. Now, however, Nagy’s been found — in Mexico. Continue for…
Quentin Tarantino wants to make his next movie in Colorado. Colorado wants that, too. This morning, the state Economic Development Commission approved $5 million in film incentives for the Tarantino Western The Hateful Eight. State film commissioner Donald Zuckerman said Tarantino is eyeing a location in Telluride for filming. “What’s…
It’s been more than a year since we visited the Texts From Last Night website for hilarious, unwise or hilarious-and-unwise messages from the 970 area code. But the ones we found definitely didn’t disappoint. Count down our photo-illustrated top ten below. See also: Photos: Top Ten Texts From Last Night…
UPDATE: Slacker is back. Hear his return to the air on Latest Word. Original post: Slacker and Steve, the co-hosts of the popular afternoon-drive show on 105.9 Alice, are well-known for their sense of humor. But it was no laughing matter yesterday, when Slacker passed out during a live broadcast…
The purple paint is gone from the exterior, as is the “Kushism” sign that was once on the front porch. But the reminder of the shop that starred in one of my worst reviews ever (and the dirt weed the shop was selling at the time) still makes me shudder…
Our assorted posts about a teacher sickout and student protests against the Jefferson County School Board have gotten our readers talking in a big way. Some have spoken in favor of a merit-based pay system that the teachers’ union dislikes, but most ripped any attempt to make history instruction more…
Denver blogs believe all the world’s a rave. At our Backbeat blog, Ben Westhoff and Sarah Purkrabek introduce you to Lady Casa, queen of the ravers. Denver Egotist’s grabby headline: “David Abbott on ‘Game-Bangs.'” Colorado Pols wonders if the Mark Udall-Cory Gardner race could turn on tax fairness. See also:…
Today is the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims, and as part of its efforts to find killers who have not yet been brought to justice, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation has launched a new, easier-to-use Cold Case Database. The website features photos and details about literally hundreds of…
It’s been a rough September for the University of Colorado. First the Buffs football team lost to their now arch-rivals, the Colorado State University Rams, in the annual early-season battle at Sports Authority Field, and then the entire school fell off Playboy’s yearly list of the biggest party schools in…
The FBI has just released a new report about active-shooter incidents between 2000 and 2013, and results are particularly dire. The bureau finds that the number of these tragedies escalated and became more deadly over this span. A total of 160 crimes fit the FBI’s active-shooter parameters, with seven of…
Twenty-year-old Sydney White is behind bars in Mesa County, accused in the death of Angel Lane Place, an eleven-month-old girl for whom she was acting as a foster mother. White told investigators she accidentally dropped Angel, then shook her so violently one of her two biological kids told her to…
Among the many great things about Colorado are the many recreational opportunities available both inside and outside. Our Best of Denver celebrates ten examples, with picks including traditional gyms, thoroughly nontraditional spots and even spots on the slopes in anticipation of the soon-to-arrive ski season. Check out the photo-illustrated results…
Yesterday, we highlighted amazing tweets using the hashtag #JeffcoSchoolBoardHistory — funny and pointed responses to the controversy over a Jefferson County School Board proposal to emphasize patriotism and downplay civil disorder in the American history curriculum. Since then, Twitter has exploded with even more tweets using the hashtag, as student…
Following another day of student protests over a controversial Jefferson County School Board proposal to stress patriotism and downplay civil disorder in American history curriculum, news has surfaced about investigations into an alleged threat against the child of at least one school board member — and another has come forward…
“Fifty Shades of grief,” Alan Prendergast, September 18 Good Grief! Alan Prendergast’s latest story had everything — sex, incompetent college administrators, sex, ties to popular culture, sex. I’d rather read that godawful Fifty Shades of Grey a hundred times than go through what Keifer Johnson did. Talk about S&M!Fred MillerDenver…
Dear Stoner: My outdoor garden is finishing soon. What is the best way to store herb, and how long will it stay fresh?The Hemp Herm Dear H.H.: The most important thing is learning how to cure your buds properly. It’s a detailed, scientific process, but the general idea is to…
Medical marijuana patient numbers dipped to their second lowest total since recreational cannabis sales began in January. As of the end of July, there were 111,804 medical marijuana patients on the Colorado Medical Marijuana Registry according to Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment statistics — just 825 patients more…
