Some folks remain uncomfortable with the prevalence of HALO cameras on Denver streets, typically because they don’t like the idea that Big Brother is watching them. But law enforcers counter that the cameras help them catch criminals who might otherwise go unpunished. A case in point: Former taxi driver Hidet…
In recent days, we’ve been reporting about attacks on the 16th Street Mall, as exemplified by two stabbings this month — incidents that raise fears of rising violence in the iconic area and questions about the lack of emphasis City of Denver officials seem to be putting on the problem…
Our annual Best of Denver issue is a user’s guide to the Mile High City and the areas that surround it. And as always, our 2016 edition is packed with ideas about ways to enjoy the great outdoors — sometimes in more ways than one. Our “Best Hike for a Quickie” category…
A lot of questions are lingering about the 2016-2017 Denver Broncos. And we’re not just talking about who will play quarterback for the squad. Yesterday at the University of Denver’s Gates Concert Hall, the public was introduced to the latest Denver Broncos cheerleaders squad — a high profile gig to…
This morning, I can definitely identify the concept of a crime happening close to home. During the wee hours, a clerk was shot during a robbery attempt at a Diamond Shamrock Corner Store across the street from Westword’s 969 Broadway offices — and at this writing, the suspect is still…
In a recent Comment of the Day, a reader argued that every day is 4/20 in Colorado, so people should chill out about marijuana. The conversation this take sparked was freewheeling, and among the topics touched upon was complaints about the smell of pot smoke. Two readers in particular found…
In case you missed it…. At Westword Food & Drink, Jonathan Shikes guides you to ten Colorado breweries for train lovers. Colorado Peak Politics: “Former State Dem Chair Says Sanders Supporters Are Mean.” Mile High Mamas introduces you and your Star Wars-loving brood to Jedi Camp…
You may have thought Google Maps had already captured interactive graphics depicting every square inch of Colorado and the rest of these United States. But there are a lot of new things to see in a just-released special collection of what Google Maps calls “iconic and inspiring areas” in our…
Boulder has been named the least obese city in America multiple times in recent years — and a local group would like to keep it that way. Healthy Boulder Kids is backing an initiative that calls for an excise tax placed on sugary beverages such as soda and other sweetened drinks…
Branden Harms is said to have watched his girlfriend’s baby for a few hours earlier this month. What happened over that span is unclear. But one thing is certain. Just over a day later, the child was dead — and Harms has been arrested under suspicion that he was responsible…
It makes perfect sense that the folks at SKYN Condoms would conduct a millennial sex survey. “Sex in America,” assembled in concert with Maxim magazine, features a heat map that offers information about the sexual proclivities of millennials in plenty of places across the country. In addition, SKYN shares interesting and…
The Discalced Carmelite nuns of Littleton live a life of cloistered reflection meant to distance them from the outside world and allow them to focus on the world beyond. Problem is, representatives of the outside world keep intruding — and trying to chase them. Yes, you read right. In a…
The responses to our recent post about a petition calling for the Denver Broncos to re-sign Tim Tebow to play quarterback were hilarious. Although we can’t be sure everyone who weighed in was joking. At the time of our post, nearly 2,000 people had signed the petition — and at this…
In case you missed it….. At Westword Music, Tobias Krause announced the first wave of local bands playing Westword Music Showcase 2016. Colorado Pols: “It’s Official: The Colorado GOP Lied About #NeverTrump Tweet.” Even Coyote Gulch offers an R.I.P. for Prince. May we all get plenty of purple rain…
At this writing, news about the death of Prince Rogers Nelson is still being digested by stunned, shattered fans across the globe — including this one. But while I cherish the memory of the one time I caught His Purpleness live (in 1997, at Fiddler’s Green), the memory that sticks with me most…
Denver District Attorney Mitch Morrissey has faced criticism for his regular decisions not to criminally charge police in officer-involved shootings. The latest example: Morrissey has deemed the killing of car thief Chan Lieth this past December as justified even though the officers involved — Teresa Fields and Josh Stuteville —…
There are plenty of great things about living in Denver. But one of the few negatives involves cellphone service — which most of us think is terrible. Yes, we know: Service is such a challenge in these parts is due in part to our proximity to the mountains — among…
Drive-ins are supposed to be a thing of the past. But not according to the folks at Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive-In, a hipster attraction that got its start in Austin before branching out to Miami. And now, Blue Starlite is coming to Minturn, in the Vail Valley — and…
In a January post, we noted that four Colorado cities were listed among the thirty most active in a survey from HealthGrove. And while activity doesn’t always translate to thinness, it apparently has in this case. WalletHub recently set out to rank the fattest cities in America — but in…
Earlier this month, we told you about a stabbing on the 16th Street Mall. The incident raised fears of increasing violence along the iconic strip, which was the setting for a string of troubling incidents last summer. Included among them was an attack on a tourist after he complained about…
The number of attendees at Wednesday’s 4/20 gathering at Civic Center Park was much smaller than in recent years, likely owing to the lack of a musical headliner. A more elaborate 4/20 rally was canceled this past Saturday at the last minute “due to weather and circumstances beyond its control,” the event’s organizers…
This morning, we re-shared an evergreen post featuring ten Colorado answers to the question, “What’s the craziest place you’ve ever had sex?” Our readers definitely warmed to the subject. Plenty of them shared the locations of their most adventurous couplings — and they may inspire you to venture beyond the…
