Broomfield, CO|News|
Chris Watts 2012 Video May Hold Clues To Killings Motive: WATCH
Watts submitted a 9-minute video about how relationships fail for a community college speech and communications course.
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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Boulder, CO|News|
Colo. Dad Blames Wife For Girls' Deaths, Killed Her In Rage: Cops
Christopher Watts, who apparently was having an affair with a colleague, had told his wife he wanted to separate, an arrest record shows.
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Lakewood, CO|News|
FREE Belmar Wildlife Photography Walk With Local Pros
Local pro wildlife photographers Michael Bliss and Dan Walters will take photo enthusiasts on a free wildlife walk around Belmar Aug. 22
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Broomfield, CO|News|
First Case Of West Nile Virus 2018 Shows Up In Larimer Co. Horse
Unlike WNV for humans, West Nile can be prevented in horses with a vaccine, the Colorado Dept. of Agriculture said.
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Arvada, CO|News|
Dog-Bite Video At Arvada Restaurant Patio Gets Quick Response
Police found dog owner and identified woman bitten in the face at Rockabillies Bar and Grill Aug. 7
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Boulder, CO|News|
Vigil Held For Slain Pregnant Frederick Woman, 2 Girls
Neighbors and friends of Shanann Watts gathered in Frederick for a vigil to remember the mother and daughters Celeste and Bella.
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Boulder, CO|News|
Frederick Couple Faced Economic Pressure, Had Filed Bankruptcy
2015 bankruptcy filing showed credit card debts and financial stress on Christopher Watts, and Shanann, the wife he is accused of killing.
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Denver|News|
Christopher Watts Was "Smartest Student:" Former NC Teacher
Colorado man accused of killing his pregnant wife and two daughters had a "photographic memory" and was destined for success, teacher said.
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Boulder, CO|News|
Bodies Found On Anadarko Property May Be Missing Children, 3, 4
Frederick police said two bodies found close to the oil refinery site where Shanann Watts's remains were found may be her young daughters.
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Boulder, CO|News|
5 Fast Facts About Homicide Of Shanann Watts And 2 Daughters
The pregnant Colorado woman's body was found at an oil and gas operation where her husband worked. Chris Watts is facing murder charges.
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Across Colorado, CO|News|
Weld County Sheriff Deputy, Suspect Wounded In Shootout
A deputy and a Greeley man were taken to the hospital with gunshot wounds Wednesday night, the sheriff's office said.
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Littleton, CO|News|
Littleton Student Achievers Make Deans Lists, Graduation Rolls
These Littleton students have gained college honors from universities this spring and summer.
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Boulder, CO|News|
Colo. Girls May Have Been Strangled, Court DNA Filing Suggests
A vigil will be for Shanann Watts and her daughters, Celeste and Bella, will be Friday. The girls' father is in custody.
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Arvada, CO|News|
'Mamma Mia!' Comes To Arvada Center In September
The ABBA-inspired musical will take the stage as the first show for the theater's new 2018-2019 season.
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Broomfield, CO|News|
Dog Daze At Broomfield Bay: A Special Pup Swimming Event
Dogs don't mind a "bath" at the Broomfield Bay on a special day just for pooches to swim.
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Denver|News|
2013 Rape Case Dropped Against Denver Bronco Adam Gotsis
BREAKING: Georgia prosecutors decide not to go to trial in case against Broncos defensive end
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Golden, CO|News|
MONEY Magazine: Here’s Where Colorado's Colleges Rank
MONEY ranked more than 700 of the best colleges in America based on quality of education, affordability and outcomes.
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Lakewood, CO|News|
Masterpiece Cakeshop Files New Discrimination Suit
CO bakeshop owner Jack Phillips says he's victim of “unconstitutional bullying” by state for rejecting transgender birthday cake.
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Denver|News|
Severe Thunderstorms With Hail Possible Along I-25
The National Weather Service is predicting severe thunderstorms in Boulder and Jefferson Counties and along I-25.
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Denver|News|
Who Killed Homeless Trio? Denver Police Seek Tips
The bodies of Nicole “Nikki” Boston, Jerome “Rome” Coronado and Chris “Little Cowboy” Zamudio were found near a Denver Light Rail station.
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