Was Bill O’Reilly the Biggest Jerk in Denver TV History?

Bill O’Reilly, who has separated from Fox News in the wake of big money sexual-harassment settlements, loved his late-1970s time at Denver’s KMGH-TV. As we reported yesterday, he once wrote that “working this gig was the most fun I’ve ever had in my life.” But according to a former co-worker in Denver, O’Reilly was widely disliked at the station due to behavior that could be rude, egomaniacal and underhanded, and on multiple occasions he was pranked by colleagues who left aromatic food to rot in his desk.

Marist Poll Survey Looks at Marijuana’s Impact on the American Family

A new study on marijuana use and attitudes toward legalization was released earlier this week — just in time for 4/20. The Marist Poll Weed & the American Family survey, funded by Yahoo News,found that more than half of the adults in America have tried marijuana at least once in their lives; nearly 55 million people in this country currently use marijuana.

Longer Suspension for Sexy Text Than for Killing Michael Marshall

Attorneys and family members of Michael Lee Marshall, who died in Denver jail circa November 2015, call discipline imposed on two deputies and a supervisor over the incident incredibly insufficient. And indeed, previous suspensions of Denver law enforcers in cases that didn’t lead to death, including actions involving a sexually explicit text, flashing a badge to get faster restaurant service and more, were as long or longer than those handed out in regard to Marshall’s passing.

Jeanette Vizguerra Named One of Time‘s 100 Most Influential People

Time magazine’s annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world was just announced, and it includes someone in Denver who has been making international headlines lately: Jeanette Vizguerra. Vizguerra is a well-known activist and undocumented mother of four who has taken sanctuary at the First Unitarian Society in…

Why Colorado Tokers Love Race Fuel OG

The secret mandatory ingredient in the first Colroado Grow-Off was Race Fuel OG (also known as Race Fuel), a mix of High Octane OG and Face Off OG, two OG-heavy strains with names that leave little to the imagination.

Bill O’Reilly Is Leaving Fox News: Remembering His Days in Denver

Citing confidential sources, New York magazine is reporting that Fox News has decided to part company with personality Bill O’Reilly in the wake of revelations that the network has paid $13 million in settlement money to five women who accused him of sexual harassment. Upon leaving Fox News, O’Reilly may want to consider a return to Denver.

Now That Climate Change Girl Scout Patch Exists, Here Are Ten More Ideas

This month, an environmental group called Colorado Moms Know Best (no, seriously) and the Girl Scouts teamed up to school the State Legislature and lieutenant governor on climate change challenges facing the 21st century. For doing this, they got not only a little experience in talking with our state’s elected officials — but also earned a new Climate Change patch.

Ten Tips for Surviving 4/20 in Colorado

4/20 has been a sacred holiday since the ’70s, and with Colorado leading the way on recreational legalization, Denver has become ground zero for the celebration. Whether it’s your first time in town for the big day or you’re a veteran, here are some tips on how to survive 4/20 at…

Denver 4/20 Rally: Ten Things to Know Before You Go

Tomorrow, April 20, the latest edition of the Denver 4/20 Rally will hit Civic Center Park. The event, which gets underway at 10 a.m., is expected to draw approximately 50,000 people, and there’ll be plenty of food and music courtesy of DJs, local hip-hop groups and headliner 2 Chainz, who’ll emcee the annual 4:20 p.m. countdown. But what do attendees really need to know? We asked Miguel Lopez, the man behind the bash. Here’s his personal Denver 4/20 Rally top ten.

Talk About Pot Luck! Ganja Gourmet Gets Ready for Its Next Course

Steve Horwitz opened Ganja Gourmet in late 2009, , turned it into a takeout joint in 2010, transformed it into a medical dispensary in 2011, then changed it into a medical/recreational store in 2015. Now, to keep up with the times, Horwitz is gearing up to stamp his candy logo on wholesale edibles and partner with a smoke room once social consumption is allowed.

How to Celebrate 4/20 Like an Adult, Not a Dirtbag

As a 4/20 veteran with a big-boy job for a few years now, I’ve learned how to appropriately ring in the holiday without being a dirtbag – and, most important, without rubbing shoulders with dirtbags. Want to celebrate 4/20 like an adult? Follow a few of these steps and you’ll feel a lot less ashamed on Friday morning.