Lakewood, CO|News|
Lakewood Motel Kidnapping: Man Allegedly Held For 2 Days
Two people were arrested after a man told police he was taped to a chair at the Crossland Motel and beaten, kicked and tasered.
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|
Thanksgiving Hit And Run: Alabama Judge & Family IDed As Victims
Karen King was the woman killed by a hit-and-run driver in Denver on Thanksgiving. Husband, Judge Alan King and daughter were injured.
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Littleton, CO|News|
'Suspicious' Fire At JeffCo Youth Service Agency
Jeffco Sheriff's Office said investigators have determined an early morning Frida fire at Shiloh House was "suspicious."
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Broomfield, CO|News|
E. Coli Outbreak: CDC Says Throw Out Romaine Lettuce
The CDC is advising U.S. consumers not to eat any romaine lettuce and advising restaurants and retailers not to sell the product.
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Denver|News|
Autism, Opioid Reduction Receive $2.7M State Med. Cannabis Grants
Grants from Colorado's state health dept. will study medical marijuana use for chronic spine pain and irritability in autistic children.
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Denver|News|
Hit-And-Run Cadillac Killed 1, Injured 2: Police Seek Witnesses
A woman has died from her injuries after being struck in with two other pedestrians in Park Hill on Thanksgiving night.
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Broomfield, CO|News|
Chris Watts Trial Documents Released
Documents reveal Watts had a 10-month relationship with a man, as well as a woman.
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Denver|News|
Rival Crips Gang Members Took Part In Denver Shootout: Feds
Three people injured and one killed were bystanders in LoDo shooting incident.
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Denver|News|
Black Friday 2018: Colorado Store Hours, Best Deals
Whether you're looking to start shopping on Thanksgiving night or hitting up the stores Friday morning, we've got the hours and deals here.
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Denver|News|
Accused Convenience Store Triple-Shooter To Appear In Court
Angel Gallegos, 19, is accused of killing two and wounding one at a Villa Park convenience store. The victims were "mean mugging," he said.
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Denver|News|
Husband Found Guilty Of Shooting Wife After Birthday Party
Cain Wilkens claimed to police that his wife shot and killed herself. Officers found a gun-filled home and evidence that he shot her.
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Broomfield, CO|News|
Where Indigenous People Once Lived In Broomfield: Map
As friends and family gather for Thanksgiving, remember the people who lived in Broomfield long before you.
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Golden, CO|News|
Golden Fire Dept. Begins New Volunteer Recruit Class
The department will accept applications to apply until Dec. 15.
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Arvada, CO|News|
Trees Across Arvada Taking Orders For Spring 2019 Delivery
What gift do you get for the person who has everything? How about a tree?
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Lakewood, CO|News|
Missing Lakewood Woman May Be With Armed Man: Police
Jasmine Rangel, 21, may be with Daniel Molina, 25, Lakewood police said.
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Denver|News|
Man Gets Life In Prison For 2016 Killing Of Denver Homeless Man
Makhail Purpera, 31, was found guilty of killing Wayland Busby, 54, while trying to steal marijuana from him.
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Denver|News|
Nude United Airlines Pilot In DIA Hotel Window Faces Charges
Andrew Collins, 54, said he was about to take a shower and opened the curtains in his room at DIA's Westin hotel, when police barged in.
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Denver|News|
2 Arrested In 'Targeted' Fatal Denver Shootout: Police Chief
Josh Hayward, 24 and Dashea Armstrong, 23 were arrested in a shootout that killed one man and injured four others. Both are in custody.
Jean Lotus, Patch Staff
Littleton, CO|News|
Littleton Retirement Community Fire Ruled 'Accidental'
Displaced residents will be given housing vouchers until all residences are cleared for smoke damage, the city said.
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Denver|News|
Fresh Air Friday: Free Admission to State Parks Nov. 23
Colorado Parks and Wildlife invites you to stay out of the stores after Thanksgiving and enjoy Colorado's state parks.
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