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Long before RTD's light rail system, Denver had another effective and extensive mode of public transit: the streetcar.

Richard Kirk, the man accused of shooting his wife at their home while she was on the phone with a 911 operator, was appointed a public defender and will remain jailed with no bond after appearing in court Wednesday morning.

Where should they visit to get a sense of the Mile High City beyond the usual tourist attractions? We came up with an alternative list for a 2012 travel blogger convention that should either convince the Republican staffers to recommend Denver or send them fleeing to Cleveland.

Dear Mark: While the organizers of the two-day 4/20 rally are asking people not to light up at the event in order to comply with the city's request, the reality is that people have been lighting up in Civic Center Park since well before Amendment 64 passed, and the tradition probably isn't going to stop this year.

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 10:04AM MDT expiring April 16 at 3:00PM MDT in effect for: Cheyenne, Kit Carson, Yuma Winter Weather Advisory issued April 16 at 9:56AM MDT expiring April 17 at 4:00AM MDT in effect for: Huerfano, Las Animas Winter Weather Advisory issued April 16 at 9:56AM MDT expiring April 17 at 4:00AM MDT in effect for: Alamosa, ... (more)

The Denver Police Department and the FBI are seeking a suspect in connection with a bank robbery last week.

This is WeeCycle 's third annual fundraiser to gin up money to distribute new and gently-used baby gear to families in need.

After a long and snow-filled winter, it's time to celebrate the warmer weather, and with it, the opportunity for spring gardening in Colorado! Have questions about indoor houseplants, starting an herb and vegetable garden, or preparing your soil for new plantings? Join City Floral Garden Center for weekly garden tips on "Going 2 The Garden" every ... (more)

Officers remove evidence from VIP Cannabis in Denver, November 21, 2013. Federal authorities executed search warrants and seizure warrants at multiple Denver-area medical marijuana facilities, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Mozie perches atop a picnic table at the Bark Bar at 4132 W. 38th Ave., while her owner Tauni Clark visits.

Families took advantage of summer-like weather to get outside at Denver's Washington Park Wednesday afternoon, April 9, 2014.

If the roller coasters, new ride and water park aren't enough to draw you to Denver's Elitch Gardens this season, maybe a summer job will.

A company called the MaryJane Group has just signed a one-year lease for Adagio Bed and Breakfast, at 1430 Race St. in Denver, according to the Denver Business Journal.

We recently told you about the role DNA played in the arrest and subsequent guilty plea of Alfred Flores in a 2011 head-shot murder .

A veteran Denver police detective was placed on administrative leave Friday night for allegedly soliciting a prostitute Thursday night in Lakewood.

Someone called to report a domestic violence incident at the home near S. St. Paul Street and Evans Avenue at 9:30 p.m., according to Sonny Jackson, a spokesman with the Denver Police Department.

Governor John Hickenlooper has been insisting that Denver has more music venues than Austin since he was mayor of Denver.

The traffic enforcement cameras that in many cities across Colorado amass millions of dollars annually from citations were lauded Monday as necessary to enhance public safety, even as lawmakers move forward with a proposal to ban statewide use of the devices.

A legislative budget committee decided not to vote Monday on a $54 million plan from Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper to spend marijuana revenues on drug education and outreach.

Several metro Denver post offices will be able to accept your tax return late Tuesday night and make sure it gets postmarked before midnight.