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Posted inOpinion Columns

Littwin: Would mass killings in California affect effort to ban sale of so-called assault weapons in Colorado?

by Mike Littwin 3:05 AM MST on Jan 25, 20236:12 PM MST on Jan 24, 2023

Columnist Mike Littwin notes that the latest draft of a bill to ban purchase of so-called assault weapons in Colorado wouldn’t ban possession. But it would be a starting place.

Posted inCrime and Courts

Two Colorado counties want to keep people with low-level driving offense out of the criminal justice system

by Tatiana Flowers 3:02 AM MST on Jan 20, 20239:21 AM MST on Jan 20, 2023

In Jefferson and Gilpin counties, the Pathways diversion program works to decrease the negative impacts of unlicensed and uninsured driving

Posted inOpinion Columns

Silverman: Crime can ruin communities and presidential ambitions

by Craig Silverman 3:00 AM MST on Jan 16, 20238:14 PM MST on Jan 15, 2023

Enlightened and responsible leaders must improve our criminal justice system

Posted inClub Q Shooting

All Club Q donations to Colorado Healing Fund will now go to victims after outcry from survivors of past shootings

by Elliott Wenzler 3:16 PM MST on Dec 6, 20227:49 AM MST on Dec 7, 2022

The nonprofit’s operation fees will be underwritten by a separate organization

Posted inClub Q Shooting

5 killed, 17 wounded in shooting at LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs

by Jesse Paul, Lance Benzel, Elliott Wenzler and Olivia Prentzel 5:15 AM MST on Nov 20, 20228:15 AM MST on Dec 9, 2022

A gunman entered Club Q just before midnight and began shooting. Club patrons were able to stop the gunman, police say. The suspect is in custody.

Posted inOpinion Columns

Nicolais: Tiffany Square Apartments fire brought back memories of the Lakewood complex

by Mario Nicolais 3:03 AM MST on Nov 6, 20226:59 AM MST on Nov 6, 2022

I worked across the street while I was in high school, and the fire brought back fond and awful memories of that area for me

Posted inSunLit Interviews

In his memoir, cold-case investigator Paul Holes also shined a light on himself

by The Colorado Sun 2:20 AM MST on Nov 6, 20227:17 AM MST on Nov 11, 2022

Investigator Paul Holes’ “Unmasked” began as a deep dive on the Golden State Killer. But then it took an introspective turn.

Posted inBook Excerpts

“Unmasked” begins with reflection on a career of cold cases — and their personal toll

by Paul Holes 2:05 AM MST on Nov 6, 20221:08 PM MST on Nov 29, 2022

“Unmasked” author Paul Holes’ memoir recounts his years investigating horrific and confounding high-profile cases, often at the expense of his family.

Posted inOpinion Columns

Littwin: Pelosi’s husband is savagely beaten by right-wing extremist and Trump says … nothing.

by Mike Littwin 3:05 AM MDT on Oct 30, 20223:54 PM MDT on Oct 29, 2022

The threat to American democracy keeps growing worse. As does the associated violence. As does the cesspool that can be social media.

Posted inOpinion Columns

Gov. Ritter: We’re having a dishonest debate about crime in Colorado. Here are the facts.

by Bill Ritter 1:30 AM MDT on Oct 23, 202212:00 PM MDT on Oct 24, 2022

The laws on the books today are products of bipartisan majorities, not a single party

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