Lakewood, CO|News|
Woman 'Played Dead' After Co-Worker Stabbed Her in Lakewood Home
David Andrew Gladu, 47, kicked the woman as she lay on the floor with a slit throat, then left her home. He was sentenced to 25 years.
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|
Un-Vaccinated Denver Child, 7, Dies Of Flu; 2nd Child Death In CO
Selina Nguyen was the state's second juvenile flu death in the 2018-2019 season. Her family begged parents to get their children flu shots.
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Denver|News|
Human Bones Found At Construction Site May Be 1,000 Years Old
Construction workers building homes stumbled on burial site of Native American male of undetermined age during excavation, police said.
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Across Colorado, CO|News|
Mountain Lion-Killing Colorado Man Speaks For First Time [WATCH]
How he did it: Travis Kauffman, 31, a Fort Collins trail runner who killed an attacking juvenile cougar with his bare hands shares his tale.
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Golden, CO|News|
Woman Found Dead Near Wheat Ridge Identified
A woman in her 20s was found dead near a commercial building in unincorporated Jefferson County.
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Broomfield, CO|News|
Colorado Ranks Lower For Finding A Job Than You'd Think: Study
A new analysis from Zippia finds the best states for finding a job in 2019. Even with low unemployment, finding a job is tricky in Colorado.
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Denver|News|
Climate Change Could Make Denver Feel Like Texas: Study
A new study and interactive web application shows how climate change will affect the U.S. See the results for Denver.
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Littleton, CO|News|
Colorado 17th Most ‘Tax-Friendly’ For Middle Class: Study
A new study ranked the most tax-friendly states in America. See how Colorado's "middle 20 percent" fared.
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Lakewood, CO|News|
Union Membership Climbs In Colorado Amid Nationwide Drop
The share of wage and salary workers who were members of unions was 10.5 percent in 2018. See the number for Colorado.
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Denver|News|
Strike's Over; Schools Are Open: Union, DPS Reach A Deal
In an all-nighter negotiating session, DPS and teachers union hammered out an agreement.
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Denver|News|
Construction Crew Finds Human Bones On Aurora Site: Police
A crew in southeast Aurora found what appear to be human remains while excavating, police said.
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Broomfield, CO|News|
Broomfield Man Murdered, Dismembered His Father: Prosecutors
Nicholas Licata, 33, is charged with the death of his father Frank Licata of Lafayette.
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Lakewood, CO|News|
JeffCo Kids Collect, Deliver Food For Fellow Students
"Grub Club" packages of three-days worth of meals were sorted and delivered to homeless or emancipated students in Jefferson County.
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Denver|News|
2nd Giraffe Euthanized At Denver Zoo
Masika, "the Princess" gave birth to 7 calves at the zoo and was the aunt of new zoo baby giraffe Dobby.
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Littleton, CO|News|
Bobcats Prowl Littleton Backyards In Security Videos [WATCH]
After mountain lion attack in Larimer County, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is spreading the word about other wild cats in Colorado.
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Denver|News|
Denver Traffic Among The Worst In The U.S.: Study
Denver drivers lose 83 hours stuck in traffic per year, an international study shows.
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Denver|News|
5 CO Restaurants On OpenTable’s 100 ‘Most Romantic’ List
Valentine’s Day is almost here. Here’s where you should take your significant other– if you can snag a reservation.
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Denver|News|
Here Are 7 Colorado Hospitals Ranking Among America’s Best
The list from Healthgrades evaluates the top 50, the top 100 and the top 250 hospitals in America.
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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
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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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