Aurora Officials Can’t Find “Slumlord” Involved in Venezuelan Gang Controversy
For over a month, prosecutors say they’ve been on a wild goose chase to find Zev Baumgarten, the property manager who claims Venezuelan gangs took over his apartments.
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Denver Mayor Faces Aerial Attack Ad, Recall Effort Over Migrant Policy
A sky banner declaring “MIKE JOHNSTON â¤ï¸ CRIME” flew over the Mile High City earlier this week.
Miss Colorado Recruits Cops to Teach Teens How to Talk to Law Enforcement
The reigning Miss Colorado says she’s trying to foster positive and constructive conversations between police and teens, but local activists are concerned about the program’s implications.
Colorado Announces Start Date for Psychedelic Business Applications
The state will begin accepting applications right before the year ends.
SeaQuest, Closed in Colorado Since February, Files for Bankruptcy
Filings show the Littleton location of the controversial wildlife facility has lost hundreds of thousands of dollars in the last year.
Denver Bomb Squad’s New Robot Has Style and Grace
Police are calling the prancing dog-like robot “Spot,” but the Bomb Squad’s new toy will eventually be renamed by students at Doull Elementary School.
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Video: Former Broncos Heir John Bowlen Yells “White Power,” “Fuck Black People” in Racist Rant
Add racism to Bowlen’s legacy of domestic violence and drunk driving.
Geraldo Rivera Apologizes to John Ramsey for Putting Couple on “Trial” in 1997
Sax marks the spot where the talk-show host hit a new low.
Does Social Media Glamorize Marijuana Consumption?
“I see a lot of Instagram accounts that glamorize smoking multiple grams per day, smoking weed on work breaks and avoiding friends to get high. When did that become cool?”
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Denver Flavored Tobacco Opponents Let Kids Speak on Dangers
High-schoolers spoke in support of a flavored tobacco ban ahead of a public hearing.
Barnes & Noble Said Tattered Cover Wouldn’t Change, but Its Actions Speak Volumes
Four months after the behemoth bought Denver’s beloved bookstore out of bankruptcy, how independent is it?
How Broncos Fans F-Bombed Jerry Jeudy After Win Over Browns
The receiver had a better game against the Broncos than he ever had for them. Always a supportive bunch, Denver fans shared their excitement for him after the game.
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CSU Volleyball’s Play Speaks Louder Than Controversy as Rams Win Conference Championship
A conference title was on the line, but off-court controversy was the narrative going into the November 30 match against San Jose State.
Jared Polis Criticizes Biden for Pardoning His Son: “No One Is Above the Law”
It’s the second time in three weeks that the governor has bucked his party. Responses from Colorado Democrats have been mixed.
A Missing Link: Evidence From Project Snowball Found in Ancient Rocks on Pikes Peak
The Earth was covered with ice, but somehow early life not only held on, but thrived. How?
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Lonnie Wright Jr. Remembers His Father, One of Denver’s “Great Unrecognized Athletes”
He was a legend who played for Denver’s pro basketball and football teams in the same season.
JonBenét Ramsey: How the Investigation Got Derailed – and Why It Still Matters
What’s changed since we published this story on Colorado’s coldest case ten years ago? Not much.
Remembering the Sand Creek Massacre, 160 Years Later
Ten years ago, Governor John Hickenlooper apologized to the descendants on behalf of Colorado. Today, there will be a vigil at the Capitol.
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Colorado Metalsmith Turns Moon Rock and NASA Space Junk Into Jewelry
Benjamin Bosworth of Colorado’s Honest Hands Ring Co. has made an out-of-this-world ring that contains moon rock and a piece of Apollo 11.
Will Rescheduling Marijuana Help Veterans Access It?
Nobody knows how a Schedule III designation will change cannabis policy across the board, but the Department of Veterans Affairs won’t be jumping to prescribe medical marijuana.
Mike Singer’s Upcoming Book Reveals Unseen Sides to Nikola Jokić
Before being hired by the Nuggets, the former Denver Post reporter traveled to Serbia to talk to Jokić’s friends, coaches and father for his book.
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Does Colorado’s Elevation Really Make Hangovers Worse?
Not exactly…but kind of.