Denver Post: News: Local

Denver's Day of Rock puttin' on the hits on 16th Street Mall

Sun, 27 May 2012 11:58:21 MDT

From the fluttering notes of street performer Jentry McCombs' flute to the tight collaborations of the Jeff Brinkman Band, the 16th Street Mall turned into a musical smorgasbord Saturday.

Suncor spill clean-up months, years away

Sun, 27 May 2012 11:42:12 MDT

Six months after Suncor Energy's oil refinery contaminated Sand Creek and nearby property, obstacles remain in containing the pollution, and a full cleanup may be years away.

Anarchy, chaos behind Colorado civil unions bill may have long-lasting effects

Sun, 27 May 2012 11:16:11 MDT

One week before the 2012 Colorado legislative session ended, House Speaker Frank McNulty sent a message to the governor asking whether a civil unions bill could be signed into law in private. In the end, civil unions died not once, but twice.

Fierce winds calm as flames continue to burn in wild Colorado terrain

Sun, 27 May 2012 11:14:50 MDT

Winds that hit 70 miles-per-hour whipped the flames of two Colorado wildfires Saturday, spreading flames across thousands of acres and forcing some evacuations.

Denver parade salutes service, sacrifices of veterans for Memorial Day

Sun, 27 May 2012 00:54:43 MDT

The Memorial Day Remembrance Parade made its way through downtown Denver on Saturday, before wrapping around Civic Center. Families and veterans were scattered along the sidewalks along Broadway, between 14th and 13th avenues.

Inmates considering escape from Colorado prisons find bar raised

Sun, 27 May 2012 00:25:21 MDT

All 50 inmates who escaped from Colorado prisons since 2000 were captured, most within 24 hours of absconding.

Evangelical pop star Joel Osteen to visit Denver

Sun, 27 May 2012 00:19:35 MDT

Maybe it's because Joel Osteen tells people what they want to hear. Maybe it's because his message is so simple.

9/11 pilot's widow Sandy Dahl died of natural causes

By The Denver Post — Sun, 27 May 2012 00:07:16 MDT

Services have not yet been set for Sandy Dahl, the widow of United Airlines pilot Jason Dahl, who passed away in her sleep early Friday.

Remains found at Holy Cross campsite may be those of hiker missing since 2010

Sun, 27 May 2012 00:06:06 MDT

Authorities have discovered human remains at a camp site in the Holy Cross Wilderness area believed to belong to a Chicago man reported missing in 2010 while on a five-day, 25-mile hike.

Griego: What can be learned in parents' clash over schools?

Sun, 27 May 2012 00:05:25 MDT

In the hell that is moving, I discovered a box of reporter's notebooks labeled North High School.

Education experts disagree on importance of school class size

Sun, 27 May 2012 00:04:42 MDT

When Greg Sumlin looks at the incoming kindergarten class at East Elementary School in Littleton, he sees a group of English learners who need immediate, intensive instruction — in small classes where teachers can give them individual attention.

Two people injured in Loveland shooting

Sat, 26 May 2012 23:31:56 MDT

Loveland police are investigating a double shooting in a residential neighborhood last night, according to a news release.

Wildfire in southwest Colorado expected to grow with high winds

Sat, 26 May 2012 21:04:24 MDT

The 3,000-acre Sunrise Mine wildfire near Paradox, first reported Friday night, has caused evacuations and road closures in the surrounding area.

CSU's weather-watching volunteers win the West, up for national science title

Sat, 26 May 2012 20:17:48 MDT

When it comes to weather and volunteers, the best in the West do their science in the name of Colorado State University, according to the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities.

Man in prison for killing 2-year-old son accused of killing wife in Aurora

Sat, 26 May 2012 19:30:06 MDT

A man serving a 48-year prison sentence for the death of his 2-year-old son now faces a murder charge stemming from the disappearance of his wife.

Stranded climber roped down to safety in Colorado Springs

Sat, 26 May 2012 17:23:22 MDT

A high-flying drama lasted nearly two hours before rescue crews reached a climbing clinging to a tree branch on Blodgett Peak saturday.

4 to 6 acre wildfire burning north of Gypsum

Sat, 26 May 2012 16:33:22 MDT

Fire crews are responding to a new wildfire in Eagle County this afternoon. A 4 to 6 acre wildfire was reported north of Gypsum shortly after 3 p.m.

Denver police investigate third homicide in 24-hour period

Sat, 26 May 2012 16:25:49 MDT

Denver police are investigating the death of a 55-year-old man — the third person to have been apparently shot and killed in less than a day.

One injured after wind blows tree into Georgetown Loop Railroad tour

Sat, 26 May 2012 15:42:37 MDT

A man was injured in Clear Creek County this morning, after part of a tree blew down and fell onto one of the cars of the Georgetown Loop Railroad tour.

Second spectacular solar event will be visible in Colorado

Sat, 26 May 2012 14:28:42 MDT

If you've still got those disposable eclipse-watching glasses lying around from Sunday's partial solar eclipse -- don't throw them away. The glasses can be used in the coming weeks to gaze at the sun again, this time to witness a far rarer celestial event.

Boy rescued after fall while hiking Manitou Incline

Sat, 26 May 2012 13:02:38 MDT

Emergency crews have reopened the Manitou Incline after rescuing a 13-year-old boy who fell near the bailout route to Barr Trail.

Holiday weekend checkpoints net DUI arrests in Denver

Sat, 26 May 2012 12:54:06 MDT

On Friday, the first night of beefed up DUI enforcement for the holiday weekend, more than 30 people were arrested for DUI at various checkpoints set up throughout the city, according to Denver Police.

Sandy Dahl, wife of 9/11 pilot, will be remembered for courage

Sat, 26 May 2012 12:41:25 MDT

Sandy Dahl, who channeled the tragedy of her husband's death on Sept. 11, 2001, into a powerful campaign to honor his memory, has died.

Trail Ridge Road reopens after being closed by snow

Sat, 26 May 2012 10:37:17 MDT

Trail Ridge Road, the highest continuous paved road in the United States, reopening at 9 this morning, according to Rocky Mountain National Park spokeswoman Kyle Patterson.

2 people dead, 2 injured in east Denver shooting

Sat, 26 May 2012 09:37:32 MDT

Two people are dead and two were taken to a hospital this afternoon after a shooting in northeast Denver. Shortly after 2:10 p.m., officers were called to East 33rd Avenue and York Street after a report of shots fired.

Sandy Dahl, wife of 9/11 pilot Jason Dahl, dies at 52

Sat, 26 May 2012 01:04:48 MDT

Sandy Dahl, who channeled the tragedy of her husband's death on Sept. 11, 2001, into a powerful campaign to honor his memory, has died.

More rabid skunks found near Fort Collins

Sat, 26 May 2012 00:51:52 MDT

FORT COLLINS — Three more skunks near Fort Collins have tested positive for rabies, bringing the total to eight in recent weeks.

Denver officials fly to Iceland on airport-generated funds

Sat, 26 May 2012 00:50:59 MDT

Eight Denver city officials spent $13,251 in public money on a recent trip to Iceland to mark the inaugural flight of Icelandair, which this month began nonstop service from Denver to Reykjavik.

Loveland police officer charged with possessing child porn, peeping

Sat, 26 May 2012 00:50:10 MDT

LOVELAND — Loveland police filed charges Friday against a member of the Police Department on allegations he possessed child pornography.

Downtown Denver ceremonies to honor nation's veterans

Sat, 26 May 2012 00:48:23 MDT

Memorial Day ceremonies stretch across the metro area all weekend, but the big Denver observance is today around Civic Center in downtown Denver.