Lakewood, CO|News|
Lakewood Police Recruiting For 2019 Academy Class
The Lakewood PD wants to get on the radar of new graduates and lateral officers to answer questions and fill the academy class of 2019.
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|
Stinky Corpse Flower Blooms At Denver Botanic Gardens
It smells like death and only opens every few years, but Denver visitors are swarming to see and smell "Stinky" – and buy the t-shirt.
Jean Lotus, Patch Staff
Boulder, CO|News|
Purple Ribbons Honor Shanann Watts And Her Girls In Frederick
Slain pregnant woman and her two daughters will be buried Saturday in North Carolina. Husband, Chris Watts, is accused of killing them.
Jean Lotus, Patch Staff
Littleton, CO|News|
Colorado Walmart Manager Stole $830K In Money Orders: IRS
Justin Manning, 40, of Aurora was sentenced by a federal judge to 22 months in prison for wire fraud and money laundering.
Jean Lotus, Patch Staff
Golden, CO|News|
New 'Nano-Taproom' And Brewery To Open In Golden
"Fermentation scientist" Luke Smith brings prize-winning specialty beers to Golden in small batches.
Jean Lotus, Patch Staff
Denver|News|
Captured On Video: Denver Cops Seek Hoodie-Wearing Robber
A spree of armed robberies of Metro-Denver businesses have been committed by the same man in a hoodie, law enforcement officials say.
Jean Lotus, Patch Staff
Broomfield, CO|News|
Oil And Gas Setback Battle To Be Decided By Voters
Initiative 97, a proposed 2,500-foot setback measure for oil and gas development made the ballot, the Secretary of State announced.
Jean Lotus, Patch Staff
Across Colorado, CO|News|
In Hotels, Cars, Sewers: Bears On The Move In Colorado [WATCH]
Bear sightings have increased as bears enter their end of summer pre-hibernation eating binge. Here are some of the most recent appearances.
Jean Lotus, Patch Staff
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Broomfield, CO|News|
'One Book' Activities Abound In Broomfield
Explore the history of your family as the community discusses year's selection: "Lucky Boy" by Shanthi Sekaran.
Jean Lotus, Patch Staff
Broomfield, CO|News|
Getaway Driver For Smash-And-Grab Gun Robbery Gets 80 Months
Kendall Crockett, aka “Grizzle,” an alleged Bloods street gang member, helped rob the Thornton's Cabela’s gun store in 2017.
Jean Lotus, Patch Staff
Golden, CO|News|
Golden Arrest Was 8th DUI For Man Sentenced To 5 Years In Prison
John Charles Thompson, 45, had seven DUIs under his belt, as well as 23 other offenses, when he was arrested after leaving a Golden bar.
Jean Lotus, Patch Staff
Denver|News|
'Bullied To Death' Denver 9-Year-Old's Grandmother Wants Justice
"We want justice for Jamel, the only way to get that is to touch peoples' hearts," Jacque Miller wrote on a crowdfunding page.
Jean Lotus, Patch Staff
Lakewood, CO|News|
Lakewood Government Agency Seeks Public Help With Theft [WATCH]
Someone drove off with a trailer-full of equipment from the Bureau of Land Management's Lakewood offices. The pickup was captured on video.
Jean Lotus, Patch Staff
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Denver|News|
Labor Day Colorado Restaurant Freebies & Deals 2018
Say hello to fall in Colorado with a free Dairy Queen Pumpkin Pie Blizzard, a buy-one-take-one deal at Olive Garden and more.
Jean Lotus, Patch Staff
Denver|News|
Letter to Denver School Parents From DPS Superintendent
The district must "consistently support our most vulnerable children," Tom Boasberg wrote in a letter.
Jean Lotus, Patch Staff
Denver|News|
Juvenile Arrested In Denver Shooting Near Middle School
Denver Police took a juvenile male into custody overnight. A DSST Cole Middle School student remains in critical condition.
Jean Lotus, Patch Staff
Golden, CO|News|
Hiring In Golden: Office, Manager Jobs
Jobs-a-plenty in Golden this week on the Patch jobs board.
Jean Lotus, Patch Staff
Broomfield, CO|News|
Hiring In Broomfield: Ball Space, Artist, Teacher Jobs
There are jobs-a-plenty in Broomfield closer to home. Check out these local opportunities.
Jean Lotus, Patch Staff
Lakewood, CO|News|
Hiring In Lakewood: Government And Contractor Jobs
Check out the newest-posted jobs in and near Lakewood, Colorado.
Jean Lotus, Patch Staff
Broomfield, CO|News|
Funeral For Shanann Watts And Daughters To Be Livestreamed In NC
A Mass and funeral will take place Saturday in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
Jean Lotus, Patch Staff
