As rent has gone up in Denver, so have tensions between landlords and tenants. But even we were shocked by the vitriol of a debate on the topic that recently sprouted in the Rants and Raves section of Denver Craigslist. The online conversation was kicked off by a post from a…
Last month, ESPN’s Michael Wilbon raised the hackles of local sports fans by describing Coors Field as a joke. Now, he’s going after the biggest sports icon in the state — the Denver Broncos — by comparing the franchise to Kmart and Target in its current contract negotiations with Super…
There’s plenty that’s unusual about the missing persons report issued about Ashley Doolittle by the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office. Firstly is the timing of the release: 4:48 a.m. today, Friday, June 10. Second, there’s the relatively brief amount of time she’s been gone. The eighteen-year-old from Berthoud was due back…
Earlier this year, High Times announced that it would move its annual Cannabis Cup to Pueblo after it was forced to relocate the event from Denver. And while the plan subsequently fell apart (and the Cup headed to California, at least temporarily), the idea of the Cup in Pueblo made sense since…
Our post about a triple killing in North Park Hill fired up plenty of readers. Especially ones who took umbrage to the way the item ended. The conclusion reads: “At this point, we don’t know who shot whom, or the circumstances of the crime. But one thing is clear: Three more young…
In case you missed it…. At Westword Food & Drink, Chris Walker hips you to neighborhood bars perfect for anyone who’s outgrown LoDo. Coyote Gulch (via the Durango Herald): “Radar Blind Spot Exposes Southwest Colorado to Dangerous Storms.” Colorado Pols: “Everyone and Their Mother Denounces Trump.”…
Contract talks between the Denver Broncos and Von Miller are at an impasse after the Super Bowl MVP rejected a six-year, $114.5 million contract. The reason? Only the first two years are guaranteed, and Miller wants three — a number that’s pretty standard these days. Given the good will the…
In March 2013, Evan Ebel, who had been released from a Colorado prison early due to a clerical error, allegedly killed pizza-delivery man Nathan Leon and Department of Corrections executive director Tom Clements before fleeing to Texas, where he died in a gun battle after shooting an officer. The inquiry into the…
Yelp users specialize in pointing folks in the right direction. Or at least interesting ones. Take the site’s list of must-sees for tourists. Some of the suggestions are to be expected, but quite a few others are surprising — including the item at number one, whose actual moniker isn’t the name…
The flow of people moving to Colorado continues unabated, setting up a conflict between transplants and natives. Moreover, a lot of those born in Colorado who resent the influx believe the reason behind it is legal marijuana. Against this backdrop comes a recent post on Denver Craigslist from a new resident…
Back in March 2015, when we first told you about the arrest of Lucas Johnson for the murder of Edward Zimmerman, authorities portrayed it as a marijuana murder. And indeed, more than a dozen cannabis plants were stolen from Zimmerman’s home. But now that Johnson has pleaded guilty to the…
We recently noted that a list of the U.S. Zip Codes that have donated the most money to Donald Trump includes one in Denver. The Zip in question: 80237, which encompasses part of the Denver Tech Center. Most of our readers didn’t seem to view this as a point of…
In case you missed it…. At Westword Arts, Lindsey Bartlett introduces you to the twenty best tattoo artists in Denver, 2016 edition. Chalkbeat Colorado’s Nicholas Garcia: “Proposed shift in Colorado’s school ratings draws ire of education reform, civil rights groups.” Purple Row’s Nick Stephens on the Dodgers’ walk-off homer that doomed…
Posting about every crazy thing said by Colorado State Representative Gordon Klingenschmitt would be a full time job. But some pronouncements from Klingenschmitt, who’s currently running for the state senate in District 12, are simply impossible to ignore. Including his claim that transgender icon Caitlyn Jenner “needs an exorcism.” Back in…
Late last month, we noted that Adams County had moved to shut down iBake Denver, a marijuana club that had been operating in the area for more than three years. The owner of iBake Denver, who goes by the name Thurlow Weed, subsequently told us that he would use his…
As we’ve noted, numerous police departments in Colorado and beyond continue to publicize photos of Johns busted for soliciting prostitutes under the theory that doing so will help cut down on the crime, even though such shaming has become increasingly controversial and unpopular with many members of the public. With that…
Lots of folks who visit this space complain about bad driving in Colorado. And given the number of people who have to navigate stop-and-go traffic on I-25 every day. that’s completely understandable. Fortunately, though, there are times when Colorado driving is a laughing matter. The Colorado Car Memes Facebook page specializes…
There was a big reaction to our report about the shooting of Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib. The incident took place at approximately 2:45 a.m. on Sunday, June 5, at a strip club in Dallas. At the post’s conclusion, we wrote: “The shooting is yet another cautionary tale about what…
In case you missed it…. At Westword Arts, Jamie Siebrase details five summer adventures for fun-loving families in Colorado. Colorado Peak Politics on the Western Conservative Summit’s invitation to Donald Trump. The Ralphie Report’s Jack Barsch offers an offensive preview of CU Buffs football. Not that we think you’ll be offended…
Sexual assaults have become all-too-frequent at the University of Denver. In late March, DU officials informed the campus community about two sex assaults — crimes that brought the sexual assault total to seven. Now comes another incident — a rape that DU authorities say took place in a parking lot…
Just inside the door of a Northglenn home is this messsage: “Welcome: May all who enter as guests leave as friends.” To put it mildly, what happened just after midnight yesterday morning violates this sentiment in a horrific way. The woman who lived at the residence was shot, allegedly by…
“I ain’t worried bout nothing Cause it’s a little thing I know called faith All you need is much as a mustard seed And the Lord will keep you safe” Sean Pointe shared these words on his Facebook page last September. But there was no protecting him from what happened…
