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Chad Douthit: Dumbest Spider-Man Impression Ever

Apparently inspired by Spider-Man: Homecoming, which is scheduled to swing into theaters nationwide on July 7, Colorado Springs' Chad Douthit busted out his best Spidey impression, shortly before being busted himself on allegations that included throwing a TV antenna at a police car. And it didn't go well.
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#StayStrongTaylor: Twitter Nation Backs Taylor Swift in Groping Trial

Jury selection for the Taylor Swift-DJ David Mueller trial is continuing in Denver at this writing, with national and international media operations closely monitoring developments in a story that involves dueling accounts about alleged bottom-touching prior to a June 2013 Pepsi Center concert. But this activity seems positively sluggish in comparison to the explosion of activity on Twitter, where Swift supporters are rallying under the hashtag #StayStrongTaylor.
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Lacuna Coil — The Kings (and Queen) of Italian Metal

Italy is a beautiful country. Like, stunningly gorgeous. The cities are magnificent and culturally rich. The countryside is perhaps even more impressive. It’s an amazing nation that has given the world amazing literature, poetry and, of course, opera over the years. It hasn’t, however, been known for its metal bands. There are a few bands that had a cult following for a short time, such as Ephel Duath, Linea 77, Death SS, Rhapsody of Fire and Dope Stars Inc. But goth metal stars Lacuna Coil sit at the very head of that table.
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Hong Lee on Izakaya Culture, Rare Fish and Mizu

When Hong Lee first contemplated bringing a Japanese restaurant to Lower Highland, he envisioned a fine-dining concept — but he soon realized that white tablecloths weren’t quite the right vibe. “I picked this neighborhood and changed my concept,” he says. The result? Mizu Izakaya.
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Live Like a Refugee on Control Group’s Neverhome Walking Tour

Choreographer Patrick Mueller thought it was time for his Control Group Productions dance theater to pare things down and appeal to a broader base, but that’s just a piece of what Neverhome, an immersive, site-specific performance/walking tour inspired by currently converging themes of gentrification, migration and finding your way, is all about. Carrying your life on your back, after all, means cutting back.
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How “Free” Marijuana May Cost Thirteen People Their Freedom

Thirteen people associated with Hoppz' Cropz stores in Colorado Springs, including co-owners Joseph Hooper, also known as "Joey Hops," and Dara Wheatley, nicknamed "Boss Lady," have been indicted on charges that they illegally distributed nearly 200 pounds of marijuana in a variation on the sort of "free" pot giveaway schemes that date back to the days before and just after the launch of legal recreational cannabis sales.
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How a Denver Food Truck Owner Became His Own Beef Supplier

The smell of this corn mash is intoxicating and sweet, with a rich, grainy note and a hint of booze. Cows love the stuff, according to Jose Gonzalez, owner of the Mestizos food truck and one of the founders of DenCo Meats & Custom Cuts, a meat-processing facility in Deer...
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Eric Ashby Disappearance: “How to Get Away With Murder Legally”

At this writing, human remains found in Fremont County have yet to be officially identified as Eric Ashby, who vanished June 28 while searching for a $2 million treasure allegedly hidden by author Forrest Fenn. But his presumed death has inspired separate efforts to create "Eric's Law," a proposal intended to address individuals who don't try to offer assistance to those in life-threatening situations, including four people who allegedly stood idly by as Ashby went under the surface of the Arkansas River for the last time.
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Five Ways Colorado’s Marijuana Rules Are About to Change

Changes to Colorado's cannabis industry are on the horizon. The Marijuana Enforcement Division has been holding meetings for industry stakeholders and government officials in order to iron out the details of recently passed laws and new regulations, and the public is encouraged to attend those meetings and provide input.
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Op-Ed: Drug-Ring Bust Is Proof the Legalization System Is Working

The recent arrests and legal actions against a former Marijuana Enforcement Division official and several marijuana industry license-holders here in Colorado has been touted by Attorney General Jeff Sessions as an example of why this industry is not working. In actuality, a regulated system like the one in Colorado has created a boom for us in the areas of job creation, revenue generation and increased law enforcement support.
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Fighting Back Against Plan to Trash Campus Sexual-Assault Rules

Controversial Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has called for sweeping changes in how sexual assault accusations are handled on college campuses. Now, against the backdrop of numerous lawsuits filed against universities in Colorado on behalf of men accused in such cases, who maintain that the process treats them unfairly, a group of officials, including many affiliated with colleges in the state, have combined forces to argue in favor a more thoughtful approach to the issue.
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“Fatal Attraction” Killer Jennifer Reali Finally Granted Parole

Jennifer Reali, popularly known as the "Fatal Attraction" killer, has reportedly been granted parole following a bumpy ride through the criminal justice system. In 2011, her sentence for murder was commuted by then-Governor Bill Ritter, but the state parole board subsequently rejected three appeals centered largely on the depth of her Christian faith.
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Rocky Top Tavern Brings the Wings in Regis

I just learned today from Google that the neighborhood surrounding Regis University in Northwest Denver is actually called Regis. I always thought it was somehow part of nearby Berkeley, but I stand corrected. In this stretch of residential blocks, with a few small businesses here and there along the swath...