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5:54 am
May. 21, 2013
Denver News
See the top ten spots for most bike thefts in Denver For all the good things that come along with more cycling in Denver, there are also some negatives -- including bicycle-related crime, which tends to be committed at some locations more often tha... More >>
The Latest Word
4:20 pm
May. 20, 2013
Denver News
Video: Driving-stoned blood tests all over the map in CBS4 report After the passage of a driving-under-the-influence-of-drugs bill, we wondered if Westword medical marijuana critic William Breathes would ever be able to drive legally again, since he'd registere... More >>
The Latest Word
2:57 pm
May. 20, 2013
Denver News
Reader: Drivers ripping on cyclists for breaking laws don't always follow them Last week, we posted about Patrick Ward, the man charged with assorted vehicular crimes related to the death of cyclist Michel Van Duym in Lyons. Ward's past negative comments about cycling reign... More >>
The Latest Word
1:34 pm
May. 20, 2013
Denver News
Rockies prove to be Giants killers -- sort of Denver blog posts really mean it. Purple Row's Jay Tymkovich thinks the Rockies' series win over the San Francisco Giants makes a statement. Colorado Pols thinks the lack of viable Republican c... More >>
The Latest Word
12:30 pm
May. 20, 2013
Denver News
Fairview High School bomb scare -- over a science project Last week, a Centaurus High student was busted after an explosive device was found near a high-traffic area of the school. So it's understandable that the discovery of what was termed a suspicio... More >>
The Latest Word
11:25 am
May. 20, 2013
Denver News
Photos: Colfax Marathon runners take it to the street Following last month's attack at the Boston Marathon, people planning to take part in the Colfax Marathon, as well as the upcoming BolderBOULDER, took to social media to make it clear they would ... More >>
The Latest Word
9:50 am
May. 20, 2013
Denver News
Photos: Bear plucked from tree by firefighters in precarious rescue There's an undeniable fascination about urban bears rescues, as witnessed by the way a photo of a bear in Boulder last year went viral; see the original pic, plus a meme and GIF below. No tellin... More >>
The Latest Word
8:50 am
May. 20, 2013
Denver News
Photos: Kara Nichols, missing model, marks twentieth birthday as search continues Late last year, when we first posted about the search for Kara Nichols, she was nineteen. Today, more than eight months after she set out from her Colorado Springs home for Denver, she turns twe... More >>
The Latest Word
7:50 am
May. 20, 2013
Denver News
Photos: Top fourteen cities for dog attacks on postal workers -- and where Denver ranks To mark National Dog Bite Prevention Week, the U.S. Postal Service has assembled an unusual list: The top fourteen cities during fiscal 2012 when it comes to dog attacks on postal workers. No, d... More >>
The Latest Word
6:47 am
May. 20, 2013
Denver News
Photos: Leo DiCaprio's production of Dear Eleanor shooting in Niwot and beyond Our Melanie Asmar has been writing about a new film incentives law that aims to attract movie- and TV-makers to Colorado -- and in March, she revealed that Dear Eleanor, a movie produced by Leona... More >>
The Latest Word
5:50 am
May. 20, 2013
Denver News
Video: Pleasures adult store shooting seriously wounds employee Who goes into Pleasures adult entertainment stores during the age of the Internet, when footage of naked people getting horizontal (and every other direction) is just a mouse-click away? Among ot... More >>
The Latest Word
4:20 pm
May. 17, 2013
Denver News
Cannabis Time Capsule, 1910: "Hash" the origin of the word "assassin"? This week's Cannabis Time Capsule, which stems from Ouray and goes all the way back to 1910, shows what might be the modern origins of stoner lore that the word "assassin" stems from hashish. Acc... More >>
The Latest Word
2:57 pm
May. 17, 2013
Denver News
Reader: James Dobson is still worth being discriminated against by the IRS? Yesterday, we posted about claims by Focus on the Family founder James Dobson that the IRS had discriminated against one of his other operations for political reasons. This alleged mistreatment p... More >>
The Latest Word
1:58 pm
May. 17, 2013
Denver News
Charles Woodson: What would adding him mean to the Broncos? Denver blog posts are voice-activated. Mile High Report's Bronco Mike digs into the team and roster implications that will face the Broncos if they add Charles Woodson, who visited Denver on Wed... More >>
The Latest Word
12:58 pm
May. 17, 2013
Denver News
Daniel Barkus's schmucky stalking bust -- and link to reality TV prospector Amanda Adkins On the Schmuck of the Week beat, figuring out who's the schmuck turns out to be more of a challenge than it might seem at first blush. The arrest of Fountain police officer Daniel Barkus on a st... More >>
The Latest Word
12:30 pm
May. 17, 2013
Denver News
Sexual misconduct at Denver women's prison: Why is the claimed rate so high? A new government report on the rate of sexual victimization in America's jails and prisons lists the Denver Women's Correctional Facility as having the highest rate of sexual assault and miscondu... More >>
The Latest Word
11:42 am
May. 17, 2013
Denver News
Union Station fire: Blazing truck endangers historic overhang Things have gotten hot at Union Station, where two model-train clubs are scrambling to find new spaces for their train layouts, which have occupied space in the basement for decades. Although bot... More >>
The Latest Word
10:54 am
May. 17, 2013
Denver News
Paris Bonds accused of sexually assaulting schoolmate in Montbello High storage room A Montbello High student who says a schoolmate, nineteen-year-old Paris Bonds, tried to sexually assault her was so traumatized by what took place that she sought therapy before she reported the ... More >>
The Latest Word
9:49 am
May. 17, 2013
Denver News
Nathan Dunlap clemency backers cite broad support as calls for death continue The campaign to either save Nathan Dunlap from the death penalty or execute the man convicted of four brutal murders at a Chuck E. Cheese restaurant in 1993 has turned into something of a public-... More >>
The Latest Word
8:50 am
May. 17, 2013
Denver News
Marijuana: THC-injection fears are "idiotic," says doctor and cannabis expert Marijuana addiction specialist Dr. Christian Thurstone conjured images like the one seen here when, earlier this week, he shared what he sees as evidence of weed users searching for bigger and big... More >>

From the Print Edition

Dr. Bang Bang has the cure for what ails Denver's derby dolls Dr. Bang Bang has the cure for what ails Denver's derby dolls

It's nearly 10 p.m. on a Wednesday night, and the Denver Roller Dolls have just finished a punishing scrimmage. The warehouse where they practice smells like a damp locker room… More >>

Ask a Stoner: Now that the THC driving bill passed, should I just sell my car? Ask a Stoner: Now that the THC driving bill passed, should I just sell my car?

Dear Stoner: With the recent passing of the five-nanogram driving limit for THC, I'm worried that even while sober, as a regular smoker I'll technically be over the limit. Should… More >>

Why do people think adding an -o at the end makes it Spanish?

Dear Mexican: Where did the notion of adding an -o to the end of an English word and assuming it makes it a Spanish word come from? Juanito Dear Wab: "Anglos have… More >>

Reader: When will we stop destroying important parts of the West?

"The Dogs of War," Alan Prendergast, May 9, 2013 Little Louse on the Prairie Prairie dogs are amazing animals, especially if you've taken the time to study and understand their… More >>

Who had the better Colorado visit: Prince or Prince Harry?

It's been a big week for Dave Liniger, who founded RE/MAX with his wife, Gail, in the Denver area in 1973. Last Thursday, Liniger was told that his motivational book,… More >>

How a plan for open space near Stapleton became open season on prairie dogs How a plan for open space near Stapleton became open season on prairie dogs

More than most people, perhaps, Stapleton resident Patricia Olson feels a strong connection to animals. A veterinarian and former CEO of the world's largest nonprofit dedicated to animal health sciences,… More >>

Ask a Stoner: Will smoking pot kill my sperm?

Dear Stoner: I recently started using medical marijuana to control the nausea that comes with Crohn's disease. It works better than any of the old drugs I used to use;… More >>

Why are people from Chihuahua and Monterrey such jerks?

Dear Mexican: Why is it that people from Chihuahua and Monterrey are such jackasses? They come from pinches ranchitos and talk about their haciendas, and they cross the border and… More >>

Reader: Barry Fey never lost Denver's love

Beatdown, Dave Herrera, May 2 Final Note I'm of the generation raised on FM radio. Every morning, I strap on my old Sony headset (no stinkin' digital for me) and… More >>

Five even more annoying ways Frontier Airlines could charge its customers

Last week, Denver-based Frontier Airlines "improved" the travel experience by announcing a dizzying onslaught of new nickel-and-dime charges on everything from carry-on bags to ordering coffee, tea and soda on… More >>

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