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At Least Ten Injured in Explosion at Apartment Building on Santa Fe Drive
Ten people have been injured, one critically, following an explosion at a fourplex at Santa Fe Drive and Fourth Avenue likely due to a natural gas leak.
Insane Colorado Springs Gazette Editorial Links Jared Polis to KKK
The Gazette acknowledges that Walker Stapleton’s great-grandfather, Benjamin Stapleton — who was a five term mayor of Denver — was a once a Klansman. But in a bizarre twist, the editorial also seems to suggest that Polis may have more of a tie to the KKK than Stapleton does.
Jennie Bunsom Identified as Teen Aunt Charged With Killing Jordan Vong
Jennie Bunsom has been identified as the sixteen-year-old being charged as an adult for the murder of Jordan Vong, her seven-year-old nephew. And a newly released probable-cause statement in the case maintains that she committed the act in the Montbello home they shared after he became frustrated over her refusal to play video games with him.
How ICE Duped Broomfield Police Into Arresting an Undocumented Immigrant
In May, Broomfield police arrested an undocumented immigrant named Mario Carlos Amaya Ortega and handed him over to ICE, which deported him to El Salvador. But immigration law experts say the original arrest was illegal.
Robin Kniech on the Challenges of Affordable Housing and Denver’s Five-Year Plan
Denver City Council is about to consider a five-year affordable housing plan. Before a scheduled reading on August 20, we caught up with Councilmember At-large Robin Kniech, who has been the council’s representative on the Mayor’s Housing Advisory Committee and has seen a lot of the considerations – and challenges – in putting the affordable housing plan together.
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Over 70,000 Illegal Plants Pulled From Colorado Public Land in 2017
Colorado’s marijuana black market has become significantly smaller than the rest of the country’s since dispensaries showed up, it hasn’t evaporated.
The Ten Best Hospitals in Colorado
U.S. News & World Report has just released its 2018 roster for the best hospitals in the country, as well as for each state. The highest finishers in Colorado are mainly clustered in the metro area, with the number one facility ranking nationally in eleven specialty areas and first in the country in one.
Ask a Stoner: Why Are Medical Dispensaries Disappearing?
Sadly, this looks like more of a trend than a phase.
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Are Mentally Ill Inmates at Denver’s Main Jail Ever Put in Solitary Confinement?
Tom Upah says he’s been told by his son and at least one person involved in his case that after being diagnosed as mentally ill, Jonathan was kept in solitary confinement at Denver’s downtown detention center for 23 out of 24 hours each day.
How Much You Need to Make to Be a 1 Percenter Where You Live in Colorado
A recent study reveals how much money is required to break into the top 1 percent by income in cities and counties across Colorado, and the numbers at the top of the charts are eye-popping.
Jared Polis on How He’d Implement Universal Health Care in Colorado
Jared Polis has made universal health care a cornerstone of his campaign. But what, exactly, is universal health care, and how will he implement it?
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Jordan Vong’s Teenage Aunt to Be Charged as an Adult With Murder
The Denver District Attorney’s office has announced that it will file murder and child abuse accusations in the death of Jordan Vong, a seven-year-old Montbello resident, against his sixteen-year-old aunt. Moreover, the teen will be charged as an adult.
Denver Police Investigating Murders of Three Homeless Individuals
Denver Police discovered three deceased individuals — two men and one woman — behind an 8,000-square-foot building. On Thursday afternoon, DPD revealed that they believe the victims were homeless.
Colorado Marijuana Earnings Rebound in June, on Pace for Growth in 2018
Dispensary earnings are still on pace for annual growth, according to the Department of Revenue.
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Fountain Valley Community Demands EPA Fix Contaminated Water
A Northeastern University study from 2013 showed that PFAS exposure was linked to six diseases: ulcerative colitis, pregnancy-induced hypertension, thyroid disease, testicular cancer and kidney cancer.
Accused Marijuana Fraudster Scott Pack Playing the Long Game
Alleged marijuana fraudster Scott Pack’s attorneys argue that he shouldn’t have to face a lawsuit accusing him of fraud until the conclusion of a criminal case that was originally scheduled to take place in June but has now been put off until May 20, 2019.
Two Fatal Motorcycle Accidents in One Day and Tips to Prevent More Tragedies
The vulnerability of motorcyclists on Colorado roads was underscored last week by a single tragic day in Aurora. On July 30, authorities responded to two accidents involving motorcycles in the area. They took place just five hours apart, and in both cases, the motorcyclists were killed.
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Denver Neighborhoods That Give Homebuyers Best Bang for Their Buck
A recent study determined that home affordability in Denver was the second-worst in the country. But new data shows that consumers who otherwise might not be able to purchase a home in the area can still do so if they look in one of nine Denver neighborhoods that offer the best bang for the buck.
Seven Other Crimes Possibly Perpetrated by Walker Stapleton’s Nannies
In 2015, Walker Stapleton and his wife Jenna traveled a lot and left their three children in the care of as many nannies. But according to the Stapletons, the nannies behaved badly, stealing a variety of things including cash, some jewelry, a hat, a belt, hair ribbons, a sippy cup, underpants. You know, the usual.
Reader: Cultivation for Personal Use Should Not Be a Crime
Dan and Ashley thought they were following the rules when they started growing four marijuana plants in their backyard.
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Could a Libertarian Represent the “People’s Republic” of Boulder?
Roger Barris is trying to do what no other libertarian has done in Colorado: get into Congress.