Denver blog posts have a gypsy spirit. At Westword Food & Drink, Kyle Wagner writes about the planned March 14 closure of the Gypsy House Café after twelve years on Capitol Hill. Denver Stiffs’ Andrew Feinstein examines season-end scenarios for the Denver Nuggets. Denver Urbanism’s Ryan Dravitz offers photos of FasTracks…
During an attack in March 2015, the perpetrator cut an unborn baby from the victim’s womb.
Back in 2011, we told you about the arrest of Billy Jene Wilson for the murder of Gina Gruenwald seven years earlier. DNA evidence from a bite mark had put authorities on Wilson’s trail, and he was eventually convicted of the crime — but he appealed based on at least…
Earlier this month, we told you about the latest acquisition by Nuggets and Avalanche owner Stan Kroenke — the W.T. Waggoner Estate Ranch in Texas. The largest ranch within one fence in the country, the Waggonner measures at 800 square miles — a size that, as we noted, is larger…
River North is among Denver’s trendiest and fastest-growing neighborhoods. But yesterday, RiNo’s peaceful hustle and bustle was disrupted by a grisly turn of events. Police discovered the body of a dead woman. They subsequently launched a homicide investigation — and a suspect is currently in custody. Here’s the first tweet…
Last month, we reported that crime in Denver was up in seven of nine categories based on Denver Police Department stats, with an increase of 72.4 percent in homicides. Now, 9News has broken down more DPD numbers and discovered that crime rose in every Denver neighborhood during 2015. The stats separate offenses into…
For years, Bethany Cosentino of Best Coast, which joins Wavves at the Bluebird Theater on Saturday, February 27 and Sunday, February 28, has been among the smartest and most opinionated figures on the current music scene. But earlier this month, she took these attributes to the next level. In “Burgers,…
“Shots fired. Bleeding everywhere. I’m going to hurt you or kill you.” These are some of the first words spoken by Denver Police Department Officer Rachel Eid in a two-part DPD video entitled Graveyard Shift, which went online last September. But her words in the clip are eerily prescient given…
Jason Mesaros was suspected of taking part in an armed robbery that netted two pounds of marijuana and between ten and fifteen pounds worth of trim. But he won’t go on trial for his crimes. He was killed after being riddled by bullets — ten in all — following a…
We recently re-shared a vintage post naming the top twelve Denver neighborhoods for hipsters. The latter term definitely riles some people up. But others believe that hipsters are unfairly denigrated in the Mile High City. Here’s a passionate argument against hipster-bashing. Kenyon Sky writes: Let’s take a big ol’ steamy…
Denver blogs have their share of pet peeves. At Westword Arts, Teague Bohlen tells us about five things that make residents of Capitol Hill very, very mad. Colorado Pols: “2011 Reapportionment Chairman Mario Carrera Slams Latest “Reform” Attempt.” Mile High Mamas’ Amber Johnson highlights twelve easy and fun Leap Year activities…
On Saturday, the University of Denver and Colorado College played a historic outdoor hockey game at Coors Field. And while DU came out on top, 4-1, the school was victimized by disrespect to its unofficial mascot, Denver Boone, who was escorted out of the stadium, and the apparent theft of…
It’s time once again for what’s become an annual staple: Our latest salute to the Colorado People of Walmart, featuring memorable pics from the People of Walmart site. The latest photos, featuring People of Walmart text, carry on the tradition proudly: They’re weird and hilarious in equal measure. Count down…
Since shortly after your Denver Broncos won Super Bowl 50, there’s been open speculation about whether quarterback Peyton Manning would retire, so they he could go out as a champion. In the days that followed, however, the potential timing of such an announcement has gotten complicated by an ongoing NFL…
Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren is sick and tired of the federal government demonizing marijuana. Indeed, Warren recently sent a letter to assorted agencies encouraging them to study whether the use of medical marijuana might help address the opiate epidemic. A number of our readers agreed with Warren’s supposition. To this…
Denver blog posts are golden. At Westword Arts, Bree Davies declares the Denver Botanic Gardens Conservatory an architectural marvel at fifty. Colorado Peak Politics is thrilled that Colorado taxpayers will receive TABOR refunds this year. Predominantly Orange’s Sayre Bedinger wonders if Bronco Brock Osweiler will test the open market…
The 2016 Colorado Health Report card is out, and in general, the marks are pretty good — particularly if you’re young. As was the case last year, the study, assembled by folks with the Colorado Institute of Health and the Colorado Health Foundation, shows that the state is doing better on child and adolescent…
The new intelligence report from the Southern Poverty Law Center, called “The Year in Hate and Extremism,” makes it clear that Colorado isn’t immune from the conditions name-checked in its title. After all, the cover collage features a photo of Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood shooter Robert Dear. The document itself…
Getting someone to join you on a date can be challenge enough. But what are your odds of scoring a second one? That’s among the questions the folks at Match set out to answer while assembling Singles in America 2016, a website featuring data based on a survey of more than…
Our Chris Walker recently reported about a University of Denver study that found the City of Denver has spent millions criminalizing homelessness. The post ushered in an interesting discussion about the best approaches to dealing with the homeless issue, and whether any public agency is using them effectively. As for…
Denver blogs specialize in sneak previews. At Westword Food & Drink, Mark Antonation gives you a first look at The Humble Pie, which opened this week on East Colfax. Colorado Peak Politics maintains that State Senator Bill Cadman’s comments about the GOP were taken out of context. Denver Urbanism’s Ken Schroeppel…
Millions upon millions of people have bought and sold items on Craigslist without a problem. But that doesn’t mean horror stories involving the service are unknown. The most prominent example locally is Dynel Lane’s alleged attack on Michelle Wilkins; Lane is accused of cutting the child from Wilkins’s womb after…
