Kenyon Martin, Nuggets stop Kobe Bryant & Lakers: Can they get past 1st round...
Kenyon Martin.Yes, the Nuggets have been playing out of their minds since the Carmelo Anthony trade. But doubters still wondered if they could win on the road in the playoffs, or if they'd be o
View ArticleRichard Paul Stewart hospitalized in Texas following Norma Stewart's murder (67)
Big pic below.Update: We're getting more information about the arrest of Richard Paul Stewart, a person of interest in the slaying of his ex-wife, Norma Stewart, at the Edward Jones branch in W
View ArticleSuperman nearly strips Boulder naked after Flash turns town into ancient...
Pics below.Boulder's played host to plenty of ordinary celebrities over the years: Take James Franco's recent Boulder International Film Festival appearance and introduction by 127 Hours inspir
View ArticlePhilip Greaves, pedophile's guide author, gets probation after bust by...
Philip Greaves.Philip Greaves couldn't be a worse poster boy for the free-speech movement. After all, the Pueblo resident's book, The Pedophile's Guide to Love and Pleasure, promotes child mole
View ArticleCrystal fire in Larimer Cty.: Containment at 45%, end finally in sight (VIDEOS)
Videos below.Update: Most local media organizations reported that the Crystal Fire in Larimer County was 60 percent contained as of last night -- but that's not actually the case. According to
View ArticleReader: Planned Parenthood birth control stops more abortions than protesters...
Jo Scott.Yesterday, we reported about a pair of guilty verdicts against Jo Scott in relation to Colorado's bubble law, which is meant to prevent anti-abortion protesters from harassing clinic p
View ArticleMedical marijuana: GrowBot worth $50,000 stolen outside High Times cannabis cup
The High Times Medical Cannabis Cup this past weekend earned high marks from William Breathes, our medical marijuana critic. But Greg Childre's memories of the bash will be tainted by what happ
View ArticleMidwifery: Bill to revise midwifery law moves forward -- without provision...
Update below: As detailed in our feature, "Special Delivery," a group of midwives, moms and home-birth advocates are pushing to expand the scope of what Colorado midwives can do. Among the pro
View ArticleIKEA-themed party to celebrate Centennial mayor's speech: Kenny Be's Special...
IKEA-themed Centennial Mayor Cathy Noon takes the cake. As illustrated above, the most fitting outfit for Centennial Mayor Cathy Cook to deliver her State of Our City speech today would be a ta
View ArticleMedical marijuana dispensary review: Mile High Green Cross, High Times...
To be honest, I hadn't really given Mile High Green Cross much reviewing consideration, even though they are conveniently located just a block down North Broadway from the Westword offices. But
View ArticleOur updated medical-marijuana directory
In his latest review, pot critic William Breathes tries Mile High Green Cross, a High Times Medical Cannabis Cup winner. But there are plenty of other prizes out there, as you'll discover after
View ArticleMarcell Dareus: Will Alabama defensive line beast be wearing Broncos jersey...
Marcell Dareus.These Denver blog posts crave your eyeballs. Broncos Talk's Jon thinks Alabama's Marcell Dareus is the best d-lineman in this year's draft -- and if Carolina takes Cam Newton, h
View ArticleMaria Plazola charged with going to high school fight and urging daughter to...
Video below.Every daughter wants to know her mother's got her back -- and there can't be any doubt in Vanessa Casillas's mind about that. After all, her mom, Maria Plazola, is facing charges th
View ArticleMolly Midyette, sentenced to 16 years for her son Jason's death, speaks out...
In "Bedtime Story," Molly Midyette, sentenced to sixteen years for the death of her infant son Jason in one of the most sensational Boulder cases in years, speaks out for the first time about w
View ArticleDenver Zoo welcomes four red ruffed (and endangered) (and effing cute!) lemurs
"We loves being born!" We here at Effing Adorable Animal Baby Headquarters just got a super-important dispatch from the Denver Zoo: four new red ruffed lemur babies! Though not as effing adorab
View ArticleBrian Hill: Judge denies Righthaven's extension request in suit against...
Brian Hill.We've been keeping you abreast of developments in the copyright-infringement lawsuit filed against mildly autistic, chronically ill hobby blogger Brian Hill by Nevada's Righthaven LL
View ArticleDead body found in Aurora near Chambers & Yale: Open space area a "crime...
Graphic below.At this writing, representatives of the Aurora Police Department are combing an open space area near the intersection of Chambers Road and Yale Avenue following the discovery of a
View ArticleWes Specht: Sex assault bust for "Wild Man" Alameda High coach, 3 staffers...
Big pic below.Update below: At least six teachers and coaches were busted on sexually related charges in these parts last year, and 2011's already brought the story of Courtney Bowles, found na
View ArticleGovernment shutdown threat nixes Commerce City fishing event: 400 kids,...
Sorry, Junior.At this writing, the possibility of a federal government shutdown at 12:01 a.m. tomorrow still looms. But even if a deal is made before the deadline, the mere threat has already
View ArticleReader: Councilwoman Carla Madison changed my idea of what a local politician...
Carla Madison.Patricia Calhoun's tribute to city councilwoman Carla Madison, who lost her fight against cancer this week, prompted one reader to share memories of a most uncommon politician. H
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