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  Serious Injuries in Homeless Camp Hit-and-Run by Westword Office

  October 19 at 7:15 a.m.

  Homeless campers who witnessed a hit-and-run accident near Westword's Tenth and Broadway offices share details of the disturbing crime.

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  Cop Cleared in Sheriff Scandal Claims Tom Clements Murder Probe Cover-Up

  October 18 at 7:37 a.m.

  A new lawsuit claims a cover-up has tainted the investigation into the 2013 murder of Colorado prisons chief Tom Clements and a wrongful indictment tied to the Sheriff Terry Maketa scandal in retaliation.

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  Why You're Seeing Controversial Steven Nguyen Police Shooting Video Now

  October 18 at 6 a.m.

  Controversial footage of a fatal Denver police shooting is the first to be released under a new video-evidence policy.

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  Why You Haven't Heard About Andrew Lowate's Tragic Murder

  October 15 at 6:13 a.m.

  There are plenty of reasons why most Denverites haven't heard about the September 26 murder Andrew Lowate, and they're as predictable as they are infuriating.

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  Most Coloradans With Criminal Records Can Still Vote

  October 13 at 6:15 a.m.

  "It's a good feeling. Not everybody is perfect, but I've always wanted to vote. And it's good for every American to vote."

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  Walmart Killer Scott Ostrem Pleads Guilty to "Avoid the Death Penalty"

  October 11 at 7:50 a.m.

  Scott Ostrem has pleaded guilty to five counts in connection with a murderous rampage at a Thornton Walmart for reasons the head prosecutor in the case connects to capital punishment.