Golden, CO|News|
Golden High School Chili Cookoff Nears
Bring your best chili recipe, or just come for dinner and fun at the 7th annual Golden HS Chili Cookoff
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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Denver|News|
Hipster Caught on Video With Stolen Credit Cards In Denver: Cops
Credit cards stolen from a wallet in a YMCA were used illegally to make purchases, Denver police said.
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Denver|News|
High Winds Warning For Denver, Foothills
Winds in the foothills may blow between 60-80 mph, settling down to 40 mph during the day Wednesday. Metro Denver will be calmer.
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Denver|News|
Denver Teachers Strike: Schools Open Wednesday; Talks To Continue
Talks between the union and DPS administrators will continue Wednesday. Read school district's letter to parents here.
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Lakewood, CO|News|
Lakewood Expands Online Civic Participation Tool
LakewoodSpeaks.org allows residents to participate in city meetings without leaving home, and at their own schedule.
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Denver|News|
Colorado Marijuana Sales Have Cracked $6 Billion Since 2014
Report from the Dept. of Revenue shows marijuana tax, license and fee revenue is $927 million since pot was legalized in 2014.
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Golden, CO|News|
Light-Rail Proposed Saturday Cuts In Golden To Be Discussed
The public is invited to have their say at a meeting between RTD and city representatives to discuss a plan to trim service on the W-Line.
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Littleton, CO|News|
Littleton Chosen For Dominos 'Paving For Pizza' Grant
in April, twelve tons of "hot mix" asphalt will be poured on one of Littleton's worst streets, and the city will throw a pizza party.
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Denver|News|
Woman Stabs 6 Outside Colfax Avenue Bar: Police
Police are searching for a woman they say attacked patrons of the Viking bar with a knife around 2 a.m. A $2,000 reward is offered.
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Denver|News|
Heart’s 2019 Tour Adds Joan Jett, Elle King In Denver
Ann and Nancy Wilson of the rock band Heart are reuniting. They're coming to Denver with Joan Jett and Elle King.
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Broomfield, CO|News|
Here’s Where The Cost Of Car Insurance Ranks In Colorado
Car insurance rates increased in 41 states over the past year. See how much Colorado rates have jumped.
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Littleton, CO|News|
Woman Missing In Arapahoe County
Lucinda Juan was last seen Monday and left her home without necessary medications, the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office said.
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Golden, CO|News|
Woman's Body Found Near Wheat Ridge: JeffCo Sheriff
An unidentified woman was found dead in an industrial area in unincorporated Jefferson County, the sheriff's office said.
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Lakewood, CO|News|
Neighborhood Parks To Get 2019 Facelifts In Lakewood
Pickle ball courts, a school community garden, landscaping and amenities at Gray path among projects approved by city council.
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Arvada, CO|News|
Valentine Dinner Offered At Arvada Golf Club
City-owned West Woods Golf Club offers a three-course Valentine's Day dinner for $40.
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Broomfield, CO|News|
Business Workshop For Artists Held In Broomfield
Create an "elevator pitch" for your arts organization or art work with help from Creative Broomfield.
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Denver|News|
Handyman's Revenge Arson Blamed For Denver Explosion: Fire Dept.
Todd Perkins, 56, was arrested in connection with a natural gas explosion that blew up a multi-unit building and injured 9 people.
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Denver|News|
Striking Denver Teachers Rally At State Capitol [WATCH]
Denver teachers marched out of class and gathered at the state Capitol for a rally Monday.
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Denver|News|
School's Mixed As Teachers Walk Out, Talks Resume Tuesday
About 2,630 of a total of 4,725 Denver teachers did not report to work today. Tuesday plan will be decided "school by school" admin says.
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Littleton, CO|News|
Colorado Flu Rate Among Highest In The U.S.: CDC
The number of hospitalizations in the 2018-19 season has increased to 1,684, the state health department said.
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