Bill Franke, the head of the investment firm that owns Denver-based Frontier Airlines, has compared the average passenger to a “teenage spoiled brat” despite the carrier’s recent history of terrible customer service rankings, a well-publicized public spat with 9News anchor Kyle Clark and an entire website devoted to Frontier horror stories.
Need MMJ while on probation in Colorado? Tell it to the judge.
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission has issued an $8.9 million civil penalty assessment notice against Rasier LLC, the parent company of Uber. Why? The PUC maintains that Uber has allowed “individuals with disqualifying criminal or motor vehicle offenses, or without valid licenses, to drive for the company” in the state.
Denver Environmental Health has banned the sale of kratom for human consumption. The decision follows a public health advisory warning individuals not to consume kratom, a popular herbal substance of Southeast Asian origin that’s become more widely available in Colorado over the past few months, issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on November 14. Prior to this alert, reports circulated about more than a dozen deaths associated with, although perhaps not directly attributable to, use of the substance, which is known for its euphoric and pain-relieving effects.
Family members of Alfredo Chavez, 17, fatally shot outside an Adams County grow house last year, are far from satisfied with the official investigation into this death.
In today’s highly partisan political landscape, crossover votes are becoming less and less common. But one Colorado congressman has successfully navigated political polarization and redistricting to successive victories, despite representing a district that typically favors a party different from his own at the presidential level.
Water-soluble THC can be infused with virtually anything ingestible, turning water, soup, recipes and whatever-the-hell you want into an edible. Stillwater is banking on it reaching a new group of pot consumers.
Former Congressman Tom Tancredo is running for governor of Colorado in 2008. It’s Tancredo’s third bid for the office, and he remains as outspoken as ever on topics such as immigration, education, health care, marijuana and more, as he demonstrates in this frank and wide-ranging question-and-answer session.
In September, Hyperloop One, whose high-tech tube transportation concept is central to a firm affiliated with billionaire Elon Musk, of Tesla Motors and SolarCity fame, identified a route largely based in Colorado as one of the ten strongest in the world and entered into a public-private partnership with the Colorado Department of Transportation to launch a feasibility study here. An author who promoted a similar concept in a book published fourteen years ago, cheers this development, but he argues that if the system is built above ground, as opposed to employing tunnels, it won’t succeed and could turn into a disaster.
The Denver Broncos’ 20-17 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals at home on Sunday, November 19, represents the latest low point in a season full of them. On Twitter, fans who’ve previously called for the signing of controversial QB Colin Kaepernick or (God help us) Tim Tebow and the firing of first-year head coach Vance Joseph reacted emotionally, expressing humiliation over the squad’s sorry performance, as seen in our top tweets roundup below.
Immigration continues to be a divisive topic among readers and the city. We recently reported that city employees who assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers face “fines, jail time and even firing.” Readers were torn about the news.
While the supporters of Amendment 64 have been celebrating the fifth anniversary of the 2012 vote that legalized recreational marijuana in Colorado, other groups are continuing to campaign against cannabis, including the Marijuana Accountability Coalition, which paid for an anti-pot billboard downtown this month that asked this question: Are you…
And they aren’t happy.
On November 13, Todd Mitchem, a Libertarian candidate for the 2nd Congressional District seat currently occupied by Jared Polis, announced that he was dropping out of the race. In response, another candidate for that seat, Independent Nick Thomas, wrote this response.
After weeks of waiting, organizers of the Annual 420 Rally in Civic Center Park heard today, November 17, that their appeal of violations imposed by Denver Park and Recreation on this year’s event was denied. That means permitting in the park for April 20, 2018, is available on a first come, first serve basis.
Edwards takes issue with Coffman’s frequent challenges against President Donald Trump, argues Roy Moore should have his day in court, and promises to vote conservative every time.
In 2013, Zackary Moffitt died of a heart attack in Summit County after three days during which authorities essentially ignored escalating medical symptoms associated with alcohol detoxing, including hallucinations and repeated vomiting of green bile. Now, more than four years later, Summit County has agreed to pay Moffitt’s still-young children $3.5 million to settle the case.
These ten strains typically provide a good mixture of appetite and relaxation without paranoia or the instant comedown: perfect for Thanksging
What does Google think about certain celebrities? A quick way to find out is to type in the word “is” and a famous name in the query box. You’ll be offered a list of the most popular searches for that person. Back in 2014, we tried this trick with a slew of the best known Coloradans in entertainment, sports and politics, and the results were often weird and consistently funny. Here’s our hilarious update.
Jose Ocampo, the first of two men convicted of murder in the death of aspiring rapper Michael House, has been sentenced to life in prison without parole plus 36 years for his actions. Danielle House, Michael’s sister, is pleased by this punishment, but it hasn’t lessened her sense of loss over the slaying.
Here’s a list of mountain towns that currently have dispensaries, and those that don’t.
Denver International Airport officials can now turn their attention to choosing new voices for the train, finding the right people to represent the state, people who might even stick around. And so they’ve announced a contest to find The Voice.
