Denver|News|
ACLU Sues Aurora ICE Facility For 2017 Detainee Death Information
A legal immigrant, detained at Aurora's Geo Group facility, died in December, 2017 and ICE has not released open records request information
Jean Lotus, Patch Staff
Jean Lotus, Patch Staff
- Denver, CO
Jean Lotus is a Fort Collins native returning to NoCo. She has most recently been working in the Chicago area, where she wrote and edited for Chronicle Media, Pioneer Local and Wednesday Journal. In 2014, Lotus won the Chicago Headline Club Peter Lisagor award for best in-depth reporting. She also won two first prize University of Illinois Knight Awards for Investigative Journalism. She has a degree from University of Chicago and is a former daily reporter/night editor for the Lafayette, Ind. Journal & Courier (Gannett).
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Littleton, CO|News|
Scammers Scare, Extort Millions From Your Aging Parents In Colo.
Con artists are targeting aging residents in Colorado and across America to defraud them of billions of dollars.
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Golden, CO|News|
Avoiding Tick Bites In Colorado
Only a few species of ticks bite and transmit diseases. Here’s where they’re found and how to prevent them.
Jean Lotus, Patch Staff
Broomfield, CO|News|
Rattlesnakes Emerging For Spring To Bask On Hiking Trails
Rattlesnakes may show up on the trails as you enjoy the Colorado outdoors. Here's what to do if you spot one. Hint: No #snakeselfies.
Jean Lotus, Patch Staff
Lakewood, CO|News|
Arson Horse Deaths: Guilty Plea In Lakewood Fire Spree
Earnest Sunday Maynes, 38, pleaded guilty to felony counts for setting 12 Lakewood that burned down barns full of animals and hay.
Jean Lotus, Patch Staff
Denver|News|
2 Colorado Zoos Among The Best In The Nation: U.S. News
U.S. News & World Report named the 30 best zoos in America. Two Colorado zoos made the list.
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Denver|News|
Denver Ranks High On Dog-Friendly List
A new report found the Mile High City was among the best in the country for dogs.
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Denver|News|
Denver Police Arrest Driver In Fatal LoDo Hit-And-Run
A Golden man was arrested in connection with an accident that killed a pedestrian.
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Arvada, CO|News|
Teens Ambushed Cop At Street Barricade, Threw Chemical Bomb: Cops
Four former Arvada West HS students and a juvenile ambushed a cop with a homemade bomb near a makeshift barricade in the street, police said
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Denver|News|
Missing Aurora Teen Died By Suicide, Police Say
Jackson Langford, 16, was the third Cherry Creek School District student to die by suicide in the past few months.
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Arvada, CO|News|
Chemical Gas Attack On Arvada Officer Investigated: Police
Police are searching for someone who threw a chemical gas device at an officer who was removing debris from the street.
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Denver|News|
TSA Agent Arrested At DIA For Child Sex Charges: DA
Matthew Paul Barnett, 33, of Thornton is facing sex assault charges connected with three underage girls.
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Denver|News|
Denver Officer Injured In LoDo Rockies 'Mayhem'
A Denver officer was hospitalized in LoDo disturbance as crowds filled the streets after the Rockies baseball game.
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Broomfield, CO|News|
FREE Kids Fishing Derby To Take Place In Broomfield
Free line, pole and bait for kids to learn to fish at Tom Frost Reservoir.
Jean Lotus, Patch Staff
Littleton, CO|News|
Leaking Dam To Be Repaired, Arapahoe Officials Say
Unusual seepage caused by tree roots was discovered at Hine Lake, which will require draining the lake and repair work over the next month.
Jean Lotus, Patch Staff
Lakewood, CO|News|
Man Nabbed In Texas For JeffCo Homicide: Sheriff
Blake Quinlan, 18, was arrested in Sherman County, Texas after the body of missing man Joseph Brinson, 28, was found in Byers.
Jean Lotus, Patch Staff
Arvada, CO|News|
Arvada Drug Take-Back To Benefit Northey Foundation
Safely dispose of no-longer needed medications and make a donation to non-profit that supports local scholarships.
Jean Lotus, Patch Staff
Golden, CO|News|
State Land Board Buys Golden Office Building For $15.9M
Clear Creek Square was purchased by the state agency for $202.17 per sq. ft.
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Littleton, CO|News|
$1.465 Antebellum-Style 'Pink Lady' Home In Littleton
Includes a dance hall with high ceiling and a wet bar to entertain 40 of your closest friends.
Jean Lotus, Patch Staff
Lakewood, CO|News|
$1.125M Charming Bel Mar Retreat
Luxury hardwoods, in-floor radiant heat, gourmet kitchen, space for an RV or boat in 4-car garage.
Jean Lotus, Patch Staff
