Doug Moreland

Erik Osborn's conviction tossed in One Lincoln Park case

Erik Osborn wanted to be a big-time developer, but his plans almost landed him in the big house. In 2009, a group of high-profile investors -- including Dealin' Doug Moreland -- accused Osborn of stealing $255,000 intended for the pricey One Lincoln Park condominium complex downtown and another proj ... More >>

102.3 ESPN replaces The Ticket with national-local mix, Jack FM survives

102.3 The Ticket, launched in July 2010, was an ambitious attempt to create a homegrown sports-talk station from the ground up during one of the toughest times for radio in the history of the medium. And despite bold moves, like recruiting CBS4's Vic Lombardi and Gary Miller to serve as morning host ... More >>

Celebrity Santas whose laps we fear to sit on

​Aside for obvious problems with suspension of disbelief -- how are we going to pretend Chris "The Birdman" Andersen is Santa when we already know he's The Birdman? -- hiring a celebrity to play Kris Kringle can create a slew of dissonance and mildly disturbing associations, particularly if th ... More >>

Aurora vacation ideas from VisitAurora.com: Kenny Be's Worst-Case Scenario

Three Cheers for Aurora!​ In an effort to promote tourism in Aurora, officials have organized a new group called VisitAurora.com. While most people associate Aurora with cheap hookers, pawn shops and Republican fund-raisers, there are so many other ways to attract tourists to Aurora by marketi ... More >>

The Ticket: New sports-talk station on 87.7 FM, ESPN Deportes on 102.3, Jack stays at 105.5

Tom Manoogian.​Things are changing fast for Denver's latest sports-talk radio station. Last week, both co-owner Dealin' Doug Moreland and morning host/Channel 4 anchor Vic Lombardi told us the new station would debut today at 102.3 FM, which had been simulcasting Jack-FM along with 105.5 FM. N ... More >>

Vic Lombardi on making the jump from ESPN Radio to the new KDSP

Vic Lombardi.​At first, it seems strange that Channel 4 sportscasters Vic Lombardi and Gary Miller would shift their sports-talk program from an established brand, ESPN Radio/1600 AM, to an unknown quantity, the Dealin' Doug Moreland co-owned KDSP-FM/102.3, which debuts on Monday. But to Lomba ... More >>

Dealin' Doug Moreland talks about KDSP, new sports-talk station debuting next week

Dealin' Doug Moreland.​Word broke last February that Moreland Properties LLC, a company owned by car seller Dealin' Doug Moreland, had bought KCUV/102.3 FM and KJAC/105.5 FM, two current Jack FM stations. Then, in late May, we let you know Moreland was partnering with ESPN's Adam Schefter and ... More >>

Colorado Public Radio: Max Wycisk is positive even though ratings outlook for bonds is negative

Photo by Anthony CameraMax Wycisk sees CPR's financial outlook improving.​Like many nonprofits, Colorado Public Radio has suffered financial bumps and bruises in recent years. Back in 2008, Standard & Poor's lowered the rating on CPR's 2002 series bonds -- the ones used to fund its two-channe ... More >>

Jack-FM websites down: Change right around the corner?

​As shown in this graphic, the slogan of Jack-FM is "Playing what we want." But today there are indications that the outlets, at 102.3 FM and 105.5 FM, will be playing what somebody else wants very soon. In mid-February, we confirmed that the Jacks had been sold by Tim Brown's NRC Broadcastin ... More >>

Dealin' Doug Moreland buys Jack-FM stations; expect format changes

Photo by Tony GallagherTim Brown in a 2003 photo -- when the radio business was much happier.​Yesterday, AllAccess.com broke the news that NRC Broadcasting had sold its two Denver FMs, KJAC/102.3 and KCUV/105.5, to Moreland Properties -- owned by none other than automobile pitcher Dealin' Doug ... More >>

From the week of December 10, 2009

The charges are building against disgraced developer Erik Osborn

Erik Osborn wanted to be a big-time developer - but he could land in the Big House

This Just In 11/20-12/3

John Legend visits the Paramount Theatre January 8. There's a bit more action this week with concert announcements, including John Legend's January 8 show at the Paramount, Galactic's Valentine's Day show at Fillmore and a bunch of good shows at the Bluebird. Celine Dion's show originally schedu ... More >>

Political ads: already out of control

Rock Bottom

In the purple haze over the Rockies, one thing is clear: A World Series-class city needs a world-class mascot.

Pitch, Pitch, Pitch

The Pleasures Dudes aren't the only ones offering cheap shills.

The Message

Stripped