Back in 2013, we told you about claims of an inadequate defense for Dale Eaton, whose rape and murder of Denver-based Lisa Kimmel, nicknamed “Lil Miss,” was one of the most brutal and shocking crimes of its era. Since then, Eaton’s original death sentence was overturned. But rather than allowing…
Early on March 11, many Denverites saw a ball of fire streak across the sky. Subsequent reports suggested that the object was probably an earth-grazer meteorite — and this kind of thing actually happens fairly often in the state. Evidence aplenty can be found at Cloudbait.com, the fascinating website for Cloudbait…
The cake seen above — featuring a bit of Photoshopping to partially obscure the message “FUCK ESPN” — isn’t actually an attack on the all-powerful sports network Rather, it’s a cheeky goodbye gift to Tim Rasmussen, the assistant managing editor for photography and multimedia for the Denver Post. Rasmussen is leaving…
In a new interview with VICE News, President Barack Obama said plenty of things that cheered marijuana-legalization advocates. For instance, he decried the criminalization of nonviolent drug offenders and made comments that seemed to support the rescheduling of cannabis — one of the key provisions in a new bill pushed…
A provocative reader comment often revs up an already vigorous conversation. That was definitely the case with a recent post in which a reader argued that Denver is overcrowded and the situation is only getting worse. Many readers agreed wholeheartedly. Not all, however. Among those with another point of view is…
Denver blog posts listen with open ears. At our Music blog, Gina Tron puts it like so: “Music Hasn’t Gotten Crappy These Days: You Have.” The Colorado Independent’s Mike Littwin takes on those still tilting at Obamacare as the numbers pile up. At Denver Urbanism, Maggie Lyons offers a Doors…
Denver Sheriff’s Department Deputy Lori Clyncke loved Harley Davidson motorcycles, as this photo from her Facebook page attests. She was riding hers this weekend when tragedy struck. Clyncke was killed during a traffic accident in Weld County. She was 47. The DSD broke the news in the following tweet. According…
When we’ve written about GoFundMe pages in recent months, we’ve usually done so in connection with tragedy. Take Leah Montgomery, whose family launched a GoFundMe page to help pay for medical expenses after she was struck by a car and lost her unborn baby. And then there’s the case of…
Have you sufficiently recovered from St. Patrick’s weekend to party on St. Patrick’s Day itself? If you need a little inspiration, check out the following videos, featuring revelry in Denver, Boulder and beyond. Of course, there’s a cost to be paid for this much fun, as the last video makes…
Yesterday, we told you about four Denver homicides that took place during three separate incidents. First came two slayings in the Lowry neighborhood. That was followed by a homicide on Pontiac Street. Only a killing on Race Street for which a suspect is in custody hasn’t been tied to gang violence…
A flight bound from Washington, D.C. to Denver had to turn around and land back in the Nation’s Capitol last night Why? A man reportedly rushed the aircraft’s cockpit and had to be subdued by passengers. Continue for video of the man and details. CBS notes that United Airlines flight 1074…
Colorado’s marijuana laws are under attack in the court system. Three lawsuits seeking to undue the state’s legalization of limited cannabis sales have been filed in recent months. They include a complaint filed with the U.S. Supreme Court by the states of Nebraska and Kansas, another one from the Washington, D.C.-based…
Denver blog posts have an eye for beauty. At our Arts blog, Antonio Valenzuela shows off five great views around Denver, including both city and mountain settings. Denver Stiffs’ Andrew Feinstein notes that Nuggets fans can’t have it both ways, even though wins like last night’s victory versus New Orleans could…
We recently shared the story of Jennifer Lobato, who slowly died of heroin withdrawal in Jeffco jail after she and fellow inmates reportedly begged for medical help, to no avail. Most commenters on Facebook were distressed by what happened, with many of them characterizing the medical team at the detention…
It was one of the most bizarre and frightening crimes of 2013. And now, Shaun Tobelmann could be sentenced to more than 100 years behind bars after being found guilty of attempted murder times seven and more. We’ve got the details about a bizarre police standoff in downtown Denver, as…
Last week, we shared with you a list of the ten most expensive Colorado colleges by in-state tuition, according to U.S. Department of Education data for the 2013-2014 school year as compiled by CollegeCalc.org. This week, we look at the roster of the priciest schools judged by out-of-state tuition. Some…
We’ve already told you about two fatal shootings that took place on Sunday. The first happened in the Lowry neighborhood outside an apartment complex where a party was taking place. The incident left two men dead. The second happened last night at a residence near the intersection of Pontiac Street…
A short time ago, we told you about a shooting outside a Lowry apartment complex that left two men dead. A shockingly violent act — and hardly the only one that took place in Denver on Sunday. Last night, another shooting took place at a private residence. A man is…
It’s sadly predictable that the return of warm weather frequently brings with it shocking violence. That was certainly the case in Denver this weekend. Four people were killed in three separate incidents. The first of those took place in the Lowry area. The first official word from the Denver Police…
Some posts continue to generate conversation long after there original publication date. That’s definitely the case of a Comment of the Day from January in which a reader maintained that Denver men suck. This reader offers a more nuanced opinion of the men he’s encountered in Denver. And he sees…
Denver blog posts like it spicy. At our Food & Drink blog, Mark Antonation counts down the ten best places for sausage in Denver. Denver Egotist: Denver’s LRXD and Clayton Warwick launch the Cadence & Cause charitable music platform. Coyote Gulch collects the latest Colorado snowpack news. Send your story tips…
James Damon and Georgie Hand were reportedly partners in crime. However, they haven’t suffered the same fate. Damon was killed in an officer-involved shooting after he and Hand allegedly took a deputy and a Colorado Parks and Wildlife official hostage. Afterward, Hand was taken into custody — and she’s facing…
