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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.

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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.

Former Denver Firehouse #13 at 600 South Broadway

South Denver Dispensary Moving Into Historic Former Firehouse

By Thomas MitchellJuly 27, 2023

Pretty soon, the historic building will be dishing out fire of its own.

A photo of a book on immigration law.

Boulder Holding Event to Help Immigrants With Questions About Immigration Law

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 27, 2023

The City of Boulder is teaming up with the University of Colorado Law School to help local immigrants better understand immigration law.

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The Congress Park Pool in Denver, Colorado.

Congress Park Pool Clock Stolen, Denverites Called Out for Recent Park Behavior

By Chris PerezJuly 27, 2023

“These people just do not respect the public realm,” blasts Scott Gilmore, deputy executive director of Denver’s Parks & Recreation Department.

A woman holds a marijauna joint at dinner

When Did Pre-Rolled Joints Become Good?

By Herbert FuegoJuly 27, 2023

We’ve long considered pre-rolls the bottom of the barrel, but joints have improved as growers release their own product lines.

A street race in Aurora Sunday night.

Vroom Service: Street Racing Again Causing Issues in Aurora

By Benjamin NeufeldJuly 26, 2023

The Aurora Police Department broke up a street racing event on Sunday, July 23, that involved between forty and fifty vehicles…and one arrest.

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No Liberal Tears: We Build the Wall’s Colorado Conspirator Finally Sentenced

No Liberal Tears: We Build the Wall’s Colorado Conspirator Finally Sentenced

By Patricia CalhounJuly 26, 2023

No liberal tears for the Castle Rock resident.

Devil Driver cannabis strain

Why Colorado Tokers Love Devil Driver

By Herbert FuegoJuly 26, 2023

The daytime hybrid is an important cog in modern cannabis.

A cannabis grower smells a bud in her cultivation

Denver Wants Marijuana Grows to Be Less Stinky

By Thomas MitchellJuly 26, 2023

With “high rates” of businesses not following odor control rules, the city is prepared to take action. But what makes pot so stinky?

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Mayor Mike Johnston talks to the press about his plan to shelter 1,000 people by 2024.

Mayor Mike Johnston Looking to Nonprofits, Converted Hotels and Commercial Buildings for Homeless Housing

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 25, 2023

Denver’s new mayor gave his first big update on how he plans to shelter 1,000 more individuals by 2024.

Retired DPD Division Chief Ron Saunier posing with his son, Sgt. Kyle Saunier, at the Denver Police Foundation's award ceremony.

Denver Blue Bloods: Son of Retired DPD Division Chief Receives Purple Heart for Heroic Actions

By Chris PerezJuly 25, 2023

On July 24, the Denver Police Foundation recognized dozens of cops for their actions in the field.

Denver's City and County Building with a banner showing love to immigrants.

Denver Is Training Interpreters for Free to Facilitate Language Access for Immigrants and Refugees

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 25, 2023

City officials are looking to train anyone who is proficient in English and one of more than a dozen languages, including Cantonese, Arabic, Spanish and Swahili.

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A woman struggles to hit a bong

Pot-Smoking Competitors Burn Through Bowls at the Bong-A-Thon

By Jacqueline Collins and OthersJuly 25, 2023

Put me in, coach. I’m ready to toke.

A red frozen slushie drink

Why Can’t I Buy THC Slushies at Colorado Dispensaries?

By Herbert FuegoJuly 25, 2023

State cannabis laws don’t allow open containers to leave dispensaries, but our resident Stoner knows a few other frozen THC treats to help cool you down.

Game Plan: CBS Colorado Goes for a Win With Sports Anchor Romi Bean

Game Plan: CBS Colorado Goes for a Win With Sports Anchor Romi Bean

By Michael RobertsJuly 25, 2023

From Broncos cheerleader to lead sports anchor.

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Unionized Elements Massage employees protest their employer's union busting tactics on May 27.

Massage Therapists Rubbed the Wrong Way by Firing After They Fought to Unionize

By Benjamin NeufeldJuly 24, 2023

The two employees of Elements Massage claim they were booted over their unionization efforts. Now they’re kicking back.

Silver Stem Fine Cannabis, a south Denver marijuana dispensary

Openings and Closings: New Dispensaries in Denver, Broomfield and Lakewood

By Thomas MitchellJuly 24, 2023

A new marijuana party bus is also open for business, while a popular dispensary on South Broadway has a new name.

Nael Welday from Angola waves three American flags at a citizenship ceremony that took place at the Children's Museum of Denver on Thursday, July 20.

Kids From Around the World Sworn In as American Citizens at Children’s Museum

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 24, 2023

For the second year in a row, the Children’s Museum of Denver held a U.S. citizenship event on July 20 for kids looking to become Americans through their parents.

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LoDo Restaurateur Fed Up With Denver’s Short-Term Rental Application Process

By Benjamin NeufeldJuly 24, 2023

Jake Linzinmeir, owner of Jovanina’s, has been waiting months to hear back from the city.

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