Littleton, CO|News|
Celebration of Life For Slain STEM Student Kendrick Castillo
A celebration of life for Kendrick Castillo was held in Highlands Ranch on May 15.
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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Lakewood, CO|News|
JeffCo Caregiver Found Guilty Of Sex Abuse Of At-Risk Boys
William Wayne Sexton, 55, faces 8-24 years in prison in connection with sexually abusing underage boys at a JeffCo group home.
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Broomfield, CO|News|
Colorado's 2019 Hay Directory Links Growers To Hungry Livestock
The Colorado Dept. of Agriculture urges hay and grass farmers to join the yearly directory.
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Denver|News|
King Of Denver Diner Empire, Pete Contos, Dead At 85
Contos, owner of multiple diners and "Greek joints" died Monday, reports said.
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Denver|News|
Accused Baseball Bat Bludgeoner Charged With Murder
Ryan Ashland, 41, is accused of beating four people at the PT 's Showclub strip club. One victim died of his injuries.
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Denver|News|
Here’s How Denver International Airport Compares Worldwide
A new report ranked the best airports around the globe. Here’s what they found for Denver International Airport.
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Lakewood, CO|News|
New 'Mars Outpost' Play Area To Open At Colorado Mills
Mall partnered with Denver Museum of Nature & Science to design new space-themed kiddie area.
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Boulder, CO|News|
Guns N' Roses Sues Longmont Brewery Over Trademark Infringement
The band seeks triple damages over Oskar Blues Brewery's "Guns N Rosé" craft beer name and marketing.
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Lakewood, CO|News|
Lakewood's FREE Rockin' Block Party Gets Groovy June 8
Beatles and Santana-themed live music, outdoor movie, kids activities and food trucks.
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Broomfield, CO|News|
Broomfield Firm Recalls 64,000 Wireless Charge Pads
The wireless phone chargers sold by Imagine Nation Books can overheat while in use, posing a burn hazard, a federal agency said.
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Arvada, CO|News|
G-Line To Charge Fares: RTD
After two weeks of freebie rides, the RTD announced the agency will collect fares of $3 for a local ticket.
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Golden, CO|News|
Man Arrested In Baseball Bat Attack: Golden Police
Drevon Simmons, 24, is accused of entering an unlocked home and robbing residents, hitting one with a bat.
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Littleton, CO|News|
Parent Warned STEM Of 'Pressure Cooker' Culture Before Shooting
A parent complained to the Douglas County School Board about bullying, violence and drugs at the school, fearing "the next Columbine."
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Arvada, CO|News|
Deported Man With Arvada Sex Conviction Arrested At Border: ICE
The Guatemalan man was deported after being convicted of a sex crime in Arvada in 2001, ICE said.
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Denver|News|
Abused Puppy Recovers, Denver Man, 24, Charged With Cruelty: DA
A 24-year-old Denver man was charged with animal cruelty after dropping off a severely injured puppy at a Denver animal shelter.
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Broomfield, CO|News|
Broomfield Property Assessments Up By 18.3%: Assessor
The county sent bi-annual assessment notices to around 20,000 residential property owners.
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Littleton, CO|News|
Colorado School Shooting: Charges To Be Filed Wednesday
Accused school shooters in the May 7 incident at STEM School Highlands Ranch will appear in court Friday.
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Denver|News|
Wanna Grow Marijuana? Follow The Rules, Says Denver PD
The Denver Police Department and the Office of Marijuana Policy want to encourage residents to grow pot responsibly.
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Littleton, CO|News|
Donations Sought For Family Of Slain Colorado Student
A fund has been set up for the family of Kendrick Castillo, a student shot and killed in a school shooting at Highlands Ranch STEM school.
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Lakewood, CO|News|
Missing Lakewood Woman, 70, Found Safe After Almost 2 Weeks
A woman described as having cognitive issues and using a walker was found safe, police said.
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