Colo. gun stores saw standout holiday sales
Coloradans bought 36,666 guns last month, according to the state’s background check report.
By Ben Markus
Arvada teen sentenced to 4 years in prison for ISIS terror plot
US District Court Judge Raymond Moore appeared unconvinced by Shannon Conley’s disavowal of jihad.
By Ben Markus
Aurora theater shooting trial begins with jury selection amid sanity questions
His legal team admits he was the shooter, but the question is: was he legally insane at the time of the massacre?
By Ben Markus
Uber, Lyft could soon face tighter restrictions in Colorado
The Public Utilities Commission is looking to limit driver hours on the road and ensure proper vehicle inspections.
By Ben Markus
Three signs Denver’s economy is thriving
The number of building permit issues and the cost of renting an apartment are both climbing, and office space continues to be tight and expensive.
By Ben Markus
Colorado grocery stores brewing up efforts to change liquor law
Grocery chains can only sell craft beer and other full-strength libations in one of their stores.
By Ben Markus
Colorado’s minimum wage boost, and three notable laws for 2015
More than a dozen laws will take effect on New Year’s Day 2015. Along with the minimum wage increase, here are a few you should especially know about.
By Ben Markus
A year later, Colorado works to prove it’s not the ‘wild, pot-smoking West’
Millions of dollars have poured in as tourists from around the world have come to get high in Denver.
By Ben Markus
Could limiting defect lawsuits bring more condos to Denver?
Only 2,205 building permits for condos and townhomes are expected to be issued in the Denver metro area during 2014.
By Ben Markus
Nebraska, Oklahoma sue Colorado over marijuana legalization
The complaint alleges that Colorado’s Amendment 64 runs afoul of federal law.
By Ben Markus
Denver PD revises school pot arrest numbers, citing previous error
The actual number of marijuana arrests last year at DPS is double the number provided earlier, while the percentage increase over the previous year was scaled back to 6 percent.
By Ben Markus
Denver school pot arrests jump after recreational stores open
Update 12/17/2014: Denver police revised their school pot arrest numbers, citing a previous error.
By Ben Markus
Want to get high with Seth Rogen in Colorado? It’s complicated
The actor invited fans to a Dec. 8 screening of his new movie, sweetening the offer with a chance to “get baked” with him beforehand.
By Ben Markus
Seth Rogen’s ‘get baked’ movie screening in Denver takes a hit
Rogen said on Twitter that the event hasn’t been canceled, but moved to another location.
By Ben Markus
Denver marks 33 straight months of rising home prices
For almost three years now, home prices in Denver have been on a continuous climb, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index.
By Ben Markus
DIA project may swell $100 million over budget, Denver auditor says
The project consists of a light rail station and a 519-room hotel, which was originally projected to cost $500 million back in 2011.
By Ben Markus