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Bus passenger shot in leg during dispute

November 21, 2008

A dispute between two RTD bus passengers Thursday night ended with one of them pulling a gun and shooting the other in the leg.

Boyfriend sought in woman's death

November 21, 2008

Brighton police have recovered the body of a missing woman and are investigating her death as a homicide.

Restaurant fire kills three in Baca County

November 21, 2008

Three people died in a fire that destroyed a small restaurant and adjoining residence in southeastern Colorado on Friday.

Brighton murder suspect caught in Denver

November 22, 2008

A Brighton man has been charged in the murder of his girlfriend.

'What is a city but its people'

'What is a city but its people'

November 22, 2008

The inscription outside the Wellington E. Webb building waits patiently to be read -- "What is a city but its people." That sentiment, first voiced by Shakespeare, took full throat Saturday morning, as Denver honored 150 "unsung heroes" on the city's 150th birthday. Above, singer Hazel Miller belts out "America the Beautiful" at the beginning of the ceremony, with Patricia Calhoun in the background.

Steamboat Springs man aims to wean the world off petroleum

November 22, 2008

In Fred Robinson's auto repair shop near Stagecoach, items that can run on alternative fuels abound.

Greeley program steers kids away from gangs

November 22, 2008

The cluster of students and parents stroll the silent corridors on a crisp autumn evening.

City Council scans Seedco performance

November 21, 2008

Denver's Office of Economic Development is refusing to release a performance review of a nonprofit that has received millions of dollars from the city even though the nonprofit is up for an additional $2.9 million contract Monday.

Sex-assault try spurs guilty plea

November 21, 2008

An ex-Brighton Collegiate High School teacher pleaded guilty Friday to attempted sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust stemming from an encounter the instructor had with a male student inside his classroom.

Ex-sheriff Russ Cook found dead

November 22, 2008

Russ Cook, the former Jefferson County sheriff whose life spiraled downward in a fog of alcohol and allegations of stalking, has died. He was 59 .

Ho-hum, city turns 150

Ho-hum, city turns 150

November 22, 2008

Cities big and small seem to like celebrating their birthdays, and it doesn't matter if there are 850 candles on the cake - or 20. And in Denver? Well, there's not much of a party fervor - let alone party favors - this year, even as the city marks its 150th birthday today.

Extra!: It's bell ringer time

November 22, 2008

Man guilty in beating after crash

November 22, 2008

The stepfather of two children killed when a motorist smashed into their vehicle on Interstate 25 pleaded guilty Friday to reckless manslaughter for fatally beating the driver after the crash.

Jet-pack pilot takes on Royal Gorge

November 22, 2008

Tourists who want to cross the Royal Gorge in Canon City can opt to use the world's highest suspension bridge or climb aboard a stomach-churning aerial tram strung over the chasm.

He's sure singer won't pull a zinger

November 22, 2008

Steve Sander enlisted Hazel Miller to sing America the Beautiful at a ceremony today celebrating the city's 150th anniversary.

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