There was a very strong reaction to our recent post about Thomas LaPerch after he was found guilty of killing William Burchett, who he met on Craigslist. Over the years, we’ve written about numerous crimes with ties to Craigslist, including robberies and even shootings. However, the Burchett matter turns out to have…
As we’ve reported, Colorado’s Gerald Foos says spied on the guests of his Aurora motel for decades. Now, according to the eighty-year-old retiree, he is receiving unwanted attention of his own, in the form of threats against his life. The threats come on the heels of an April 11 feature…
Last month, as we reported, the United States Supreme Court decided not to hear a lawsuit filed by Oklahoma and Nebraska over Colorado’s marijuana laws — specifically Amendment 64, which legalized limited recreational marijuana sales here after its passage in November 2012. The two states wanted the federal government to act…
We recently posted about a new survey that found Denver suffers from the lowest level of job satisfaction in the country. When we shared it, we asked folks on Facebook to talk about their job satisfaction, or lack thereof. This one took us up on the invite, and he didn’t have…
In case you missed it…. At Westword Arts, Keith Garcia reports about last-minute additions to the Film of the Rocks schedule — including a Prince-tribute screening of Purple Rain. Colorado Peak Politics on John McCain’s call for the Justice Department to investigate the Las Animas spill. Purple Row’s Ryan Freemyer to…
Last month, we updated you about the latest hearing in the Masterpiece Cakeshop controversy. Both an administrative law judge and the Colorado Civil Rights Commission found that Masterpiece had discriminated against Charlie Craig and David Mullins by refusing to make them a cake for their wedding back in 2012. Masterpiece owner…
The Colorado Department of Transportation held a public hearing on April 21 focusing on the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, CDOT’s four-year plan that directs funds toward various projects. But testimony from speakers focused almost entirely on a proposed plan to lower the I-70 viaduct in north Denver, and the hearing was…
Some folks remain uncomfortable with the prevalence of HALO cameras on Denver streets, typically because they don’t like the idea that Big Brother is watching them. But law enforcers counter that the cameras help them catch criminals who might otherwise go unpunished. A case in point: Former taxi driver Hidet…
With the RTD A line now heading to Denver International Airport, to be followed by more lines opening by the end of 2016, it’s time to revisit what it means to be a good citizen on Denver’s rail system — whether commuter or light rail. It’s easy to take the benefits…
In recent days, we’ve been reporting about attacks on the 16th Street Mall, as exemplified by two stabbings this month — incidents that raise fears of rising violence in the iconic area and questions about the lack of emphasis City of Denver officials seem to be putting on the problem…
Our annual Best of Denver issue is a user’s guide to the Mile High City and the areas that surround it. And as always, our 2016 edition is packed with ideas about ways to enjoy the great outdoors — sometimes in more ways than one. Our “Best Hike for a Quickie” category…
A lot of questions are lingering about the 2016-2017 Denver Broncos. And we’re not just talking about who will play quarterback for the squad. Yesterday at the University of Denver’s Gates Concert Hall, the public was introduced to the latest Denver Broncos cheerleaders squad — a high profile gig to…
This morning, I can definitely identify the concept of a crime happening close to home. During the wee hours, a clerk was shot during a robbery attempt at a Diamond Shamrock Corner Store across the street from Westword’s 969 Broadway offices — and at this writing, the suspect is still…
In a recent Comment of the Day, a reader argued that every day is 4/20 in Colorado, so people should chill out about marijuana. The conversation this take sparked was freewheeling, and among the topics touched upon was complaints about the smell of pot smoke. Two readers in particular found…
A rhinoceros walked out of an open gate at the Denver Zoo into an area where employees were working Thursday, April 21. No civilian visitors were in the area at the time, and no one was injured. According to the zoo staff, the 2,000-pound one-horned rhino named Bandhu normally has “an exceptionally…
In case you missed it…. At Westword Food & Drink, Jonathan Shikes guides you to ten Colorado breweries for train lovers. Colorado Peak Politics: “Former State Dem Chair Says Sanders Supporters Are Mean.” Mile High Mamas introduces you and your Star Wars-loving brood to Jedi Camp…
We’ve all seen shows like House of Cards, where D.C. politicians are lobbied by smooth operators in backroom meetings involving shady deals, offshore bank accounts and questionable campaign promises. But let’s say we move away from the realm of blackmail and briefcases of cash for a moment. How does a…
You may have thought Google Maps had already captured interactive graphics depicting every square inch of Colorado and the rest of these United States. But there are a lot of new things to see in a just-released special collection of what Google Maps calls “iconic and inspiring areas” in our…
Boulder has been named the least obese city in America multiple times in recent years — and a local group would like to keep it that way. Healthy Boulder Kids is backing an initiative that calls for an excise tax placed on sugary beverages such as soda and other sweetened drinks…
During the X-Games’ annual stop in Aspen, there’s plenty of snow on the slopes — and, we’re confident, a different kind of snow going up many attendees’ noses. So the arrest of Katherine Kronen for allegedly trying to smuggle cocaine into the festivities was hardly surprising. More unexpected was her…
Branden Harms is said to have watched his girlfriend’s baby for a few hours earlier this month. What happened over that span is unclear. But one thing is certain. Just over a day later, the child was dead — and Harms has been arrested under suspicion that he was responsible…
It makes perfect sense that the folks at SKYN Condoms would conduct a millennial sex survey. “Sex in America,” assembled in concert with Maxim magazine, features a heat map that offers information about the sexual proclivities of millennials in plenty of places across the country. In addition, SKYN shares interesting and…
