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Cool People Do Like Denver. Take That, Seattle!

Life of the Party

Winning the Governor's Mansion could be a religious experience for the GOP.

Skip It

Why the best teen movie of the year, based on a beloved novel, won't be in theaters.

Letters to the Editor

From the week of May 24, 2001

Letters to the Editor

From the week of 4/26/2007

Troubled teens were banished to the Monarch Center wilderness program. Then their troubles really started

From the week of 4/26/2007

Preach for the Stars

Meet Bill McCartney's good buddy, golfing pal and spiritual partner: Pastor James Ryle.

Taking Stock of Change

As other cattle shows disappear, Denver's National Western rides tall in the saddle.

DIA Conspiracies Take Off

Conspiracy theorists think something's fishy at Denver International Airport.

Get Real

A clipboard and a camera will get you anywhere -- even on The Real World.

Dream Team

Not all hopes will be crushed at the Crush open tryouts.

Bright Eyes

Monday, November 7, and Tuesday, November 8, Boulder Theater, Boulder, 303-786-7030.

Off Limits

Krystle Clear

Young Blood

Rising political powerhouse Jared Polis is rich, tireless and filled with contradictions.

Terminal Solution

Tiny Branson throws itself a lifeline with its online school.

The Message

Is Channel 9 successful because of its people or its system?

Press for Success

At fifty, William Dean Singleton has dozens of newspapers and all the money he needs. But what about respect?

Two Makes Fore!

Can two golf courses survive near DIA?

Give Him the Bird

What do Bill Owens and Bert from Sesame Street have in common? Pigeons.

Pier None

Neighbors blame Triton Properties for the empty corner on East Colfax.

Sad But True

And God said Ha! (Can you blame Him?)

The Joy of Set

American Analog Set enters the Golden years.

Young Roy

Roy Hargrove is growing into one of jazz's best players.

Doubling the Steaks

Roy Hargrove is growing into one of jazz's best players.

Off Limits

Roy Hargrove is growing into one of jazz's best players.

War of the Heavy Weights

Prop up your coffee tables: Two big Denver books are coming.

Continental Drift

As prospects dim, Denver aviation officials still chase after an air link to Britain.

Still Hopping

The Toadies have spread the word by doing it on the road.

Seeds of Discontent

Kansas farmers say their weather-modification program causes rain. Colorado farmers say it causes trouble.

Off Limits

Kansas farmers say their weather-modification program causes rain. Colorado farmers say it causes trouble.

STILL GETTING AWAY WITH IT

THE STATE IS CATCHING MORE HALFWAY-HOUSE ABSCONDERS THAN EVER. UNFORTUNATELY, IT'S ALSO LETTING MORE CRIMINALS ESCAPE.

PLAYLIST

THE STATE IS CATCHING MORE HALFWAY-HOUSE ABSCONDERS THAN EVER. UNFORTUNATELY, IT'S ALSO LETTING MORE CRIMINALS ESCAPE.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

THE STATE IS CATCHING MORE HALFWAY-HOUSE ABSCONDERS THAN EVER. UNFORTUNATELY, IT'S ALSO LETTING MORE CRIMINALS ESCAPE.

The Columbine effect: A horrific roster of school shootings since 1999

The most resonant information that's come my way thus far today in relation to the anniversary of the April 20, 1999 shootings at Columbine High School was contained in an e-mail sent to Westword by Vicki Newell, a public-policy director with the Colorado PTA. It's a list of school shootings since ... More >>

A cornucopia of good food at The Q Worldly Barbeque

The most resonant information that's come my way thus far today in relation to the anniversary of the April 20, 1999 shootings at Columbine High School was contained in an e-mail sent to Westword by Vicki Newell, a public-policy director with the Colorado PTA. It's a list of school shootings since ... More >>

Big feet, big trunks: Ten of the country's most eligible elephant bachelors

Ken Bohn, San Diego ZooRanchipur, a 43-year-old bull at the San Diego Zoo, tries to pick up 42-year-old Cha Cha. "Hey baby. Are you wearing space pants? Because your ass is out of this world!" "Oh, like I haven't heard that one before. Dick." "Caution: A Herd of Bull Elephants is Coming to the Denv ... More >>

Darrent Williams murder trial: A preview of the trial of accused killer Willie Clark

Tomorrow, a jury of eighteen Denver County residents will begin to hear evidence that Willie Clark killed Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams on New Year's Day 2007. They'll also hear evidence that he didn't, in a trial that's expected to take two weeks and include testimony from convicted ga ... More >>

Darrent Williams murder trial, day one: Opening statements and denials of Willie Clark's guilt

Prosecutors say Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams (left) was shot and killed by 26-year-old Willie Clark (right) on New Year's Day 2007​ Westword is covering the trial of Willie Clark, accused of murdering Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams early on New Year's Day 2007. The mo ... More >>

Darrent Williams murder trial, day five: Bullets and blood

Prosecutors say Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams (left) was shot and killed by 26-year-old Willie Clark (right) on New Year's Day 2007.​ Westword is covering the trial of Willie Clark, accused of murdering Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams early on New Year's Day 2007. The m ... More >>

Cybercrime in Denver: We're number eight

"I have a feeling there's something phishy in Denver."​In the not exactly thrilling 1995 cyber-thriller The Net, Sandra Bullock's character, Angela Bennett, reveals that she was raised in La Junta -- a community whose name she pronounces as if she were Hugo Chavez. Little did Bennett know, how ... More >>

The evidence that put Willie Clark away

"I have a feeling there's something phishy in Denver."​In the not exactly thrilling 1995 cyber-thriller The Net, Sandra Bullock's character, Angela Bennett, reveals that she was raised in La Junta -- a community whose name she pronounces as if she were Hugo Chavez. Little did Bennett know, how ... More >>

Police misconduct: Denver ranks number one in terms of excessive force complaints

​Several police-brutality incidents and the resignation of Denver Manager of Safety Ron Perea have cast a harsh light on the Denver PD. Chief Gerry Whitman doesn't think the department's out of control, telling the city safety committee, "Our use of force per arrest is less than most major pol ... More >>

Cowboy up! Behind the scenes at the National Western Stock Show Rodeo

Jobie Dryden, 19, hails from Oelrichs, South Dakota. As a bull rider, he knows the importance of taping his hands before going out. He says that he goes through about a half a roll every two days.​The National Western Stock show has been going on all month and on Saturday, photographer Aaron T ... More >>

Broncos Bus competing for National Tailgating Championship title today

The Broncos Bus is bound for Texas in search of a title. ​While the Denver Broncos are busy figuring out who to select from the second pick of the draft, at least a few of their fans are picking up the slack and trying to bring home a trophy. The guys who designed the Broncos Bus, a former sch ... More >>

Metro State team gets in the game to kick hunger at the Taste of the NFL

Volunteers from last year's Taste of the NFL.​In a country renowned for excess, the hoopla surrounding the Super Bowl could qualify as our crowning achievement in consumption. But at least some people are finding ways to do something positive with our over-indulgence. Over the weekend, Metropo ... More >>

Social networking: Denver ranked 3rd in U.S. by Men's Health (eat our hashtags, Portland!)

​Congratulations, Denver: You have officially been swallowed up whole by the Matrix. Men's Health recently came out with its list of the country's most socially networked cities, and Denver, of all places, came in third. Do we get a prize for this? Like a new FarmVille animal or something?

Wall of Shame

CNN, USA Today, and other media organizations got fooled

The Best Of... iPhone app is here and it's free, of course

Best Of app. Download here​Our Best of Denver issue (which hits newsstands on March 31) is sure to be a big, bulky thing, as it is every year. Unless you possess a European men's carry-all, it can be tough to tote around. Which is why we came up with the Best Of... iPhone app. It's free, it in ... More >>

The Merc Slam Team's Suzi Q. Smith opens strong at the Slam Nationals, Denver teams advance

The Mercury Cafe Slam Team, reppin'.​Slam poetry is to the literary world what hip-hop music is to jazz -- a progression of talent and a revolutionary outlet. Denver is lucky to boast of two solid teams that compete nationally. Both Slam Nuba and the Denver Mercury Cafe Poetry Slam Team advanc ... More >>