Fan of KBPI’s Willie B Helps Him Find iPhone 1,900 Miles Away

Social media gets plenty of criticism these days — but this means of communication is facilitating heroic deeds. Like the recovery of Willie B’s iPhone. A longtime radio personality for KBPI, Willie lost his phone while in Tampa, Florida. But thanks to Facebook and a Good Samaritan of a fan,…

Dear Stoner: Why Doesn’t Colorado Have Cannabis Cafes?

Dear Stoner: Why doesn’t Colorado have Amsterdam-style cafes? I remember reading about pot clubs trying to come to Denver. Cole Dear Cole: Colorado doesn’t have cafes like the cannabis coffee shops in Amsterdam because of this state’s stance on public consumption. Although it’s legal to smoke pot in private areas…

Announcing a New Advertising Network for the Cannabis Industry

Today AdCellerant and Voice Media Group (Westword’s parent company) announce the launch of their programmatic advertising network for businesses in the cannabis industry, an entirely new service that will allow marijuana entrepreneurs to market themselves more effectively on the Internet through programmatic display advertising. AdCellerant will work with Voice Media Group…

Coors Field Is “a Joke,” Says ESPN’s Michael Wilbon

For years, the achievements of Colorado Rockies hitters have been undervalued. Why? Because of the perception that the thin air of the Mile High City and the dimensions of Coors Field, the Rockies home, offer the team an unfair advantage that leads to inflated statistics. Over the years, Rockies execs…

Teacher Katerina Bardos Guilty of 40-50 Sex Acts With Middle School Student

We hear all too often about teachers accused of having sex with underage students. Indeed, in 2012, we published a roundup of five teacher-student sex allegations in Colorado, featuring the cases of Alexandra McLean, Courtney Bowles, Oscar Ponce, Zachary Meints and Tera Rawlings. Nonetheless, the actions of Greeley’s Katerina Bardos remain absolutely…

The Biggest Reasons Behind Denver’s Deadliest Crashes

In recent years, there’s been plenty of debate about stoned driving, and how its dangers compare to other factors leading to deadly crashes. Now, a new online tool offers data showing that driving under the influence of drugs is actually among the elements least likely to lead to an automobile-related…

See Why Von Miller, Witney Carson Were Voted Off DWTS

Denver Broncos Super Bowl MVP Von Miller’s stint on Dancing With the Stars is over, but not because of farting, a habit that led partner Witney Carson to fine him $100 per explosion. Rather, Miller’s and Carson’s performance to Elvis Presley’s “A Little Less Conversation” — with Von dressed as Elvis…