Thousands of Pot Smokers Gather in Denver for 420 Rally
iStockphoto/Thinkstock(DENVER) — Tens of thousands of people are expected to gather and smoke marijuana in downtown Denver to celebrate April 20, a stoner holiday known as 420.
The celebration, to be held in the Denver Civic Center Park, is the larges…
People Set on Fire in Denver Attack
Joseph Devenney/Getty Images(DENVER) — Four people were sprayed with flammable liquid and set on fire inside an apartment building, Denver police told ABC News Radio.Two men knocked on the door to an apartment in North Denver, and then attacked its oc…
Denver Police Puzzled by Murders, Arson at Local Bar
iStockphoto/Thinkstock(DENVER) — Denver police are puzzled by the late-night murder of four women and a man inside a bar that was then set on fire.Fero’s Bar & Grill erupted into flames early Wednesday morning shortly before closing time following…
Obama and Romney Clash in First Debate
SAUL LOEB/AFP/GettyImages(DENVER) — Mitt Romney came out swinging in the first presidential debate, challenging President Obama over his health care reforms, treatment of the economy, taxes and even funding for Sesame Street’s Big Bird.Romney jabbed t…
Romney Says Debates About ‘Something Bigger’ Than Who Scores the Punches
Jeff Swensen/Getty Images(DENVER) — Emerging from days of debate prep, Mitt Romney Monday night arrived in Colorado and told a crowd of thousands that he’s “delighted” about the upcoming debates.“Now you know that you’re …
Denver Bans Outdoor Marijuana Advertisements
iStockphoto/Thinkstock(DENVER) — The Denver City Council is making it more difficult for medical marijuana dispensaries to advertise their product.On Monday, the City Council voted to ban all outdoor advertisements for medical marijuana. In addi…
87-Year-Old Accused of Growing Hundreds of Marijuana Plants
Hemera/Thinkstock(DENVER) — Edward Bogunovich, 87, is accused of growing more than 400 marijuana plants in the backyard of his Denver home.Bogunovich faces charges that include cultivating marijuana in excess of 30 plants, and possessing more than 12 …
Boss Gives Employees $7,500 for Vacations
Steve Mason/Digital Vision/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Bart Lorang may be the best boss ever.The CEO of Denver-based internet start-up FullContact API said in a market that is competitive for top talent, he wants to keep his employees happy and refreshed.T…
Denver Cop Shot and Killed at Jazz Concert
Comstock/Thinkstock(DENVER) — A female police officer was fatally shot Sunday night while trying to break up a fight at a jazz concert in Denver, according to police.
The officer, who was identified by The Denver Post as a single mother and a seven-ye…
Winter Storm Blasts Colorado, Heads East
Hemera/Thinkstock(DENVER) — After blasting parts of Colorado with up to 6 feet of snow, the strongest storm of the winter season is now on track to pummel the central plains.A winter storm warning was issued for parts of western Nebraska, northeastern…
Winter Storm Could Bring Three Feet of Snow to Colorado
Comstock/Thinkstock(DENVER) — Record-setting snowfall is accumulating across the Midwest where areas of many states are under winter weather warnings, advisories, or even blizzard warnings until at least Friday evening. The snow began early Friday mor…
Colorado Man Arrested on Terror Charges
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Federal agents from the Denver and Chicago Joint Terrorism Task Forces have arrested an alleged Islamic radical Uzbek man living in Aurora, Colo., on charges of, “providing and attempting to provide material…