Update: Yesterday, we told you about reports of two attempted sexual assaults that victimized teenage girls at Monarch Mountain ski area; see our previous coverage below. Now, an arrest has been made in the case. The alleged perpetrator: a fifteen-year-old boy. See also: Photos: Leo’s Smoke Shack at Breckenridge Destroyed…
Update: The stories surrounding Colorado Springs mayoral candidate Justine Herring keep getting stranger and stranger. Following her arrest on a felony menacing charge for allegedly pointing an AR-15 at a man in a public park (see our previous coverage below), she was busted again on a similar accusation. She’s also…
Once again, it’s time to feature the latest Colorado contributions to the consistently bizarre People of Walmart website — and even more so than in our 2014 post, this year’s pics are all about that bass. See what we mean when you count down the top ten below. See also:…
Yesterday, we kicked off our look at the most memorable mug shots of 2014 with a look at women’s booking photos. Today, it’s time for ink — and if you think this shot of Justin Lamb’s “FUCK COPS” tat is eye-catching, just wait until you see the rest of his…
If a child is left home alone, even for a short time, terrible things can happen. That’s among the tragic takeaways from a fire that claimed the life of three-year old Lileigh Kellenaers — and while her mom, Kristen Braig, and Braig’s boyfriend, Dustin Blanchard, are suspected of child abuse…
As we’ve reported, the states of Nebraska and Oklahoma are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to void Colorado’s marijuana laws. But does the complaint, on view below, contradict the conservative ideology espoused by the officials behind it? That’s the argument of a Texas pundit and law professor. See also: Nebraska…
Alan Prendergast’s story about Christopher Loncarich, a hunting guide who received a 27-month sentence for “going to absurd lengths to insure that the slaughter of mountain lions and bobcats in Utah and Colorado,” prompted a vigorous conversation, with many hunters taking care to distance themselves from Loncarich’s behavior. Here’s an…
Denver blog posts are comfort food for the brain. At our Cafe Society blog, Jenn Wohletz lists five food trends that deserve to die with 2014. Big Media’s Jason Salzman wants the press to dig beneath the surface when covering newly elected state rep Gordon “Dr. Chaps” Klingenschmitt. Roundball Mining…
This past August, the State of Colorado launched the “Don’t Be a Lab Rat” anti-pot campaign to bad reviews and widespread derision. Now, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is trying its hand at educating the public with “Good to Know,” a messaging blitz that employs considerably less…
As we move into 2015, it’s time for a look back at the most memorable mug shots of last year. The first of several posts features the women who found themselves posing for booking photos in 2014, including Emily Anderson, whose winning smile contrasts with reports that she admitted trying…
Mike Alvarado is the pride of Denver boxing, and on January 24 at the 1STBANK Center, he’s scheduled to face arch-rival Brandon Rios in a key match scheduled to be broadcast on HBO. But if and when he steps into the ring, he’ll have a shadow hanging over him –…
In a recent interview, a senior adviser to Barack Obama said the president plans to do “nothing” in regard to federal marijuana policy during his final two years in office. In the opinion of one prominent cannabis advocate, such inaction is precisely the wrong way to go. See also: Photos:…
The comments are still accumulating on our post about what Colorado and all 50 states are worst at — and driving is by far the most frequent nominee. Here’s the story of one reader to illustrate why. See also: Photos: What Colorado and All 50 States Are Worst At…
Denver blog posts love finding new places. At our Cafe Society blog, Mark Antonation counts down the ten best new bars in metro Denver circa 2014. Colorado Peak Politics asks if David Harsanyi is blowing the whistle on media bias at the Denver Post. Mile High Report presents “Indianapolis Colts…
Last May, we told you about Alton Kirkland, who’d been busted for a hit-and-run crash that killed Jordan Sprouse, eighteen — and reports suggested that he’d split even though his girlfriend and kids were hurt in the crash, too. Now, Kirkland has pleaded guilty to nine counts, including multiple felonies…
What began as an unattended death investigation on New Year’s Eve quickly turned into a homicide inquiry. Now, the victim, Toshio Gilmore, has been identified, but no arrests have been made in the case. Here’s the latest. See also: Jayson Figueroa Among Victims in Adams County Triple Murder, One Survivor…
Your Denver Broncos may have a higher seed and home-field advantage in Sunday’s playoffs match-up against the Indianapolis Colts. But judging by the tweets that started flying as soon as the Colts defeated the Cincinnati Bengals this weekend, most (yet not all) of Twitter Nation thinks Indy’s Andrew Luck is…
Late last night, a man allegedly carrying a weapon outside an Evans billiards parlor was shot dead by a police officer. Continue for the latest, including photos from the scene and more. See also: Update: Jahvell Forrest Busted in Shooting of Aurora Cop Ryan Burns, published on November 19, 2014…
Our post about an announced December 29 protest against same-sex marriage in Pueblo by the homophobic Westboro Baptist Church was a comment magnet. Many readers argued against giving the WBC publicity, while others offered suggestions to counter-protesters — including this one. See also: Westboro Baptist Church Announces Pueblo Protest Over…
Denver blog posts are flavorful. Our Cafe Society blog shares its list of the fifteen best new restaurants in Denver. After reading it, bet you’ll be hungry. Big Media’s Jason Salzman on Ken Buck, the budget bill, left-wing bloggers and right-wing talk-show hosts. At Mile High Report, Bronco Mike puts…
Update: A number of Republican officials from Oklahoma have publicly questioned the state attorney general’s decision to file a lawsuit over Colorado’s legalization of pot. In a letter to AG Scott Pruitt co-signed by six other Republican lawmakers, Representative Mike Ritze called preservation of states’ rights a core conservative value…
Last week, we noted that of the ten most popular apres ski hotels in America listed by CNN, five are in Colorado. Not to be left out, our friends from VISIT DENVER have now declared the Mile High City to be “the world’s largest après ski town,” as well as…
