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Dam! The Castlewood Canyon Flood Hit Denver Ninety Years Ago

By Teague BohlenAugust 2, 2023

Think this summer’s been bad? On August 3, 1933, a wall of water headed straight for downtown.

Don’t Fall for It, Coloradans: Kansas Highway Patrol Still Wants You, Bad

By Herbert FuegoAugust 1, 2023

A federal judge eviscerated highway patrol officers for “waging war” on out-of-state drivers, but I still won’t be driving through Kansas anymore.

Mayor Mike Johnston sits on stage with his hand on his chin as he listens to questions from the audience.

Mayor Johnston’s Town Hall Series Continues After Emotional First Event in Five Points

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 1, 2023

Denver’s new mayor plans to continue his town hall series on homelessness tonight with a public meeting at the Denver Dream Center on Curtis Street.

The clubhouse of Willis Case Golf Course, where bag thefts have been reported recently.

Fore! Thief Posing as Golfer Wanted for Stealing Golf Bags Outside Denver Clubhouses

By Chris PerezAugust 1, 2023

The male suspect has dressed head-to-toe in golf gear for his heists, which have gone down at six courses in recent weeks.

What’s the Best Cannabis Concentrate for Topping Bowls?

By Herbert FuegoAugust 1, 2023

Just about any THC extract will spice up a bowl, but some are stronger and messier than others.

Ten Reasons to Celebrate Colorado Day

By Teague BohlenAugust 1, 2023

The Centennial State joined the Union on August 1, 1876.

A man smokes a joint at a cannabis party in Denver

Denver Cracking Down on Marijuana Events and Venues

By Thomas MitchellJuly 31, 2023

Nine venues and event organizers were contacted by city enforcement officials for holding pot-friendly parties in Denver.

Capitol Hill Residents Say Cornerstone Apartments Needs a Lesson in Responsibility

By Catie CheshireJuly 31, 2023

When the company started managing another apartment building this spring, tenants lost their homes.

Ten Weed Edibles to Help You Keep Your Cool This Summer

By Herbert FuegoJuly 31, 2023

Ice pops, milkshakes and Arnold Palmers are all within reach after a run to the pot shop.

Mayor Mike Johnston declares an emergency to tackle the issue of homelessness in Denver.

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless Houses Resources for Denver’s Emergency Mission

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 31, 2023

Having led HOST and now head of CCH, Britta Fisher is a natural bridge between the city and the nonprofit that Denver has relied on heavily to help with housing and services for the homeless population.

The Boom Years

By Scott C. YatesJuly 30, 2023

Dr. Edward Teller, father of the hydrogen bomb, was in the crowd gathered for the 1969 explosion at a remote site in Colorado.

Reader: The Bong-A-Thon Has Been Legendary Since ’82

By Westword ReadersJuly 30, 2023

A real Rocky Mountain high.

Book ’em: Time Warp Comics Burglarized

By Teague BohlenJuly 28, 2023

Losses amount to over $10,000…and counting. But Brian Posehn is still planning to be at the Boulder store on July 29.

Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman talks to residents at town hall in July.

Aurora Mayoral Candidates Talk About Possibly Having “Strong Mayor” System

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 28, 2023

Colorado’s third biggest city is flirting with the idea of following in Denver, Pueblo and Colorado Springs’ footsteps with a “strong mayor” system.

Mastercard credit card on top of leather wallet

Mastercard Marijuana Ban Hurts Already Struggling Dispensaries in Colorado

By Thomas MitchellJuly 28, 2023

“Usually this is followed by more action and some percentage of the industry is lost.”

The parking lot that the First Baptist Church of Denver wants to develop.

Capitol Hill Church Allowed to Turn Parking Lot Into Housing After Changes to Planned Height

By Benjamin NeufeldJuly 28, 2023

First Baptist Church of Denver wanted to turn its parking lot into a twelve-story apartment complex. It now plans to erect a nine-story building instead.

A hiking trail in Flying J Ranch Park in Conifer, where a serial sexual predator is on the loose.

Sexual Predator Targeting Jeffco Hikers: “It’s Shocking,” Authorities Say

By Chris PerezJuly 28, 2023

The suspect has been targeting women on hiking trails in Jefferson County – accosting them while naked, then fondling himself and sometimes the victims.

Pages from Higher, a book about cannabis strains

Every Cannabis Strain Has a Story. Dan Michaels Is Writing Them.

By Thomas MitchellJuly 28, 2023

We caught up with strain historians to learn more about the evolution of weed and how hard it is to chronicle.

Union Station in Denver, Colorado, where the most common crime currently is larceny.

Crime Is Down in LoDo This Year, Despite What People Think

By Catie CheshireJuly 27, 2023

While a few high-profile incidents have happened in 2023, downtown Denver is actually experiencing less crime up until this point than it did in 2022.