Today in History: June 19, Chicago mob boss shot to death
Former Chicago organized crime boss Sam Giancana was shot to death in the basement of his home in Oak Park, Illinois; the killing has never been solved.
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Fort Collins settles excessive force lawsuit for $397,000 after police pepper spray man in the eyes
Fort Collins will pay $397,000 to settle an excessive force lawsuit filed Andru Kulas, who police held down and sprayed in the face with pepper spray in Old Town.
Nonprofit purchases controversial Edge at Lowry apartment complex in Aurora for $4.5M
The Edge at Lowry apartment complex in Aurora, formerly owned by CBZ management, has been sold to the East Colfax Community Collective for affordable housing.
Denver sports bar accused of prostitution settles with city, will not lose license
An Athmar Park sports bar that faced losing its license after its employees were accused of prostitution has settled with Denver officials.
Denver ramen restaurant closes after less than two years
National chain Mecha Noodle Bar announced the closure of its Denver ramen restaurant in RiNo on Monday.
Denver International Airport flight deplanes on airport runway for unknown ‘incident’
WestJet flight 1571 was scheduled to depart Denver International Airport for Calgary, Canada, at 12:15 p.m. Thursday.
Gov. Jared Polis overruled his own clemency board to release Tina Peters
Months before Colorado Gov. Jared Polis freed election denier Tina Peters from prison, his own clemency board voted unanimously — twice — to reject her bid for early release, according to two Hannah Seigel Proff and Azra Taslimi.
Reddit controversy leads to CU regent campaign shakeup for candidate Edie Hooton
University of Colorado Regent candidate Edie Hooton fired her campaign manager for criticizing one of Hooton’s opponents anonymously on Reddit while posing as a CU parent.
‘Love Island USA’ comes to theaters in Denver, making Casa Amor a bigger twist than ever before
Front Range residents can catch the action on June 22 at 7 p.m. at the Cinemark theater at Bel Mar shopping Center and Regal UA theater at Colorado Mills mall, both in Lakewood. Tickets cost $22.69 at Fandango.com, and that price includes a concession voucher.
Don’t touch the bat! Jefferson County officials warn of rabies exposure
Despite their cuddly demeanor, Coloradans should be wary of touching wild bats, even if injured, Jefferson County health officials said.