Capitol Hill News

It was 150 years ago this year that the discovery of gold in Colorado spurred pioneers, adventurers and capitalists to dream big dreams.

A man is committing "pattern" sex crimes in a wide area southeast of downtown Denver, police warn.

The focus, as always, will be local at the 38th annual People's Fair at Civic Center Park this weekend.

Colorado is the "Centennial State". The state has the highest mean altitude of all the states.

Think Denver's a cowtown? Check again. Fact is, we've gone noodle crazy. Thai noodles.

A college student who attended classes in Longmont and Boulder was found dead over the weekend in Denver.

Boulder police are asking for residents' help in locating a 19-year-old man who was reported missing Wednesday.

VIEW SLIDESHOW DENVER - Police are trying to piece together what happened in Capitol Hill after residents woke up to bullet holes in their vehicles.

The sandwich: Corned Beef Brisket and Swiss What's on it: Corned beef briskey, Swiss, mayo, mustard, onions, lettuce, tomato, pickle, oil, seasonings, hot pepper relish Where to get it: Snarf's How much: $7.65 Hey! Who put the hot peppers on my corned beef brisket? Hey! Who put the corned beef brisket in my hot pepper relish? Yeah, I had a Reese's ...

Being an artist is a tough gig. You must haveA talent and time to spend on your art, and find a way to pay for materials and bills.

Just about every American would love to lose some weight. But there are so many different exercise programs, diets, and pills it's hard to know what's what.

Today from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., this GNC is doing a FREE sampling of protein bars and protein shakes made by Oh Yeah! During the construction that is eliminating the elevators that used to drop you off right in front of GNC, Marina, the owner, suggests entering through the stairwell that is next to the Corner Bakery accessed from 16th Street.

The Academy of American Poets kicked off National Poetry Month in 1996 to promote America's poetry heritage as well as the reading and writing of poetry.

'LEADVILLE OR BUST!' If you're looking for entertainment that's a little on the risque side, then check out 'Leadville or Bust!', playing at the Black Box Theatre at The New Denver Civic Theatre, 721 Santa Fe Drive.

Mike Szmutko of Miller Farms in Platteville sells fresh vegetables at the farmers market in Denver's Civic Center in this 2007 file photo.

FCC acting chairman Michael Copps, who nearly 16 months ago led the Democratic charge against loosening the agency's cross-ownership rules to permit newspaper companies from owning papers, along with radio and television stations in the same markets, now says that the commission needs to rethink the rules.

Investors' appetite for small, older apartment properties continues in metro Denver.

SLATTERY'S IRISH PUB, located in the Village Shops at Landmark, 5364 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., is an Irish pub in the Dublin tradition.

Rabbit Heating and Air, LLC, located at 9150 Washington St. in Thornton, serves the entire metro area.

Just in case you haven't noticed - I can tell you by making observations from other cities and countries - Denver is not exactly a fashion capital.