Author: Maren Prince
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Suspect arrested for 2021 hit-and-run death
More than four years after the deadly crash, the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office arrested a suspect in the 2021 unsolved hit-and-run case of 29-year-old Luis “Darnell” Loma. On Oct. 7, 2021, Loma was hit by a gray Toyota Rav4 or similar SUV while riding his bicycle in the 2200 block of North Shields Street near Fort Collins, according to a news release. Investigators estimated…
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Former national security advisers debate status of U.S. as superpower at CU Boulder
Two former national security advisers from differing political spectrums debated the topic “Is the United States committing superpower suicide?” at the 78th Conference of World Affairs on Monday. John Bolton and Susan Rice presented two different viewpoints on the fourth night of the Steamboat Institute’s Campus Liberty Tour. Bolton, a Republican, served as President Donald Trump’s national security adviser from…
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Several Colorado businesses, buildings to be honored at Dana Crawford Awards
Evans School owners transformed an abandoned Denver schoolhouse into a vibrant, multi-functional eatery and gathering place — something the woman who helped save and transform Larimer Square would surely have appreciated. Organizations such as Denver’s Evans School and Watkins Stained Glass will be recognized at the 42nd annual Dana Crawford Awards for their outstanding contributions to Colorado’s architectural and archaeological history. Hosted by Colorado…
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Deployed airman reports stolen husky and car in Aurora, pleads for help
A deployed airman reported his husky missing in Aurora since April 2. The dog, Maverick, was in a house sitter’s care when the owner reported him stolen alongside his 2014 Subaru Forester. The car’s license plate is BMEN70, according to a Paw Boost alert. Maverick is black and white, has a blue left eye and a right green eye, and is…
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University of Colorado Boulder to host Conference on World Affairs
University of Colorado Boulder students, faculty and community members can hear world-renowned speakers such as Malala Yousafzai, John Bolton, and Susan Rice at the 78th Conference on World Affairs. Around 7,500 people are expected to gather at the CU Boulder campus and the Limelight Hotel for the annual conference the week of April 13-16. This free, open-to-the-public conference includes “more than 60…
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New historic marker initiative allows Coloradans to propose landmarks
Colorado residents will soon have a say in what will be Colorado’s next landmarks across the state. The “America 250-Colorado 150 Commission,” an initiative celebrating America’s 250 years of independence and Colorado’s 150 years of statehood, announced a new Historic Marker Program. Through the program, “local organizations, historians, and residents” can propose historic markers for important locations…
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Colorado universities’ antisemitism responses receive mixed grades
Some Colorado colleges’ antisemitism responses received mixed reviews, according to a recent study. The Anti-Defamation League compiled its third annual “Campus Antisemitism Report Card,” an evaluation that ranks colleges according to their antisemitism responses, and found low grades among two Colorado schools. Four Colorado schools were included in the study. Colorado College and Colorado State University each received…
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14-year-old invited to present planetary research at Denver conference
Antonika Shapovalova is not a typical 14-year-old girl. Along with swimming and playing the piano, Wyoming teenager Antonika spends her time researching astronomy and observing the earth’s systems. A recent project seeks to detect signs of life on surrounding planets. “I’ve always been interested in science. I also love math,” she said in an interview. “When I was 2, my mom went to the bookstore and bought a ton of science books.…
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The Capital Grille steakhouse opens Lone Tree location
Reservations are live at The Capital Grille in Lone Tree, the steakhouse’s second Colorado location. The fine-dining restaurant will open March 15 at 9067 Westview Road near the Park Meadows Retail Resort, according to a news release. It will replace the former Red Lobster. The Capital Grille is known for its “dry-aged, hand-cut steaks” and…
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The Capital Grille steakhouse opens Lone Tree location
Reservations are live at The Capital Grille in Lone Tree, the steakhouse’s second Colorado location. The fine-dining restaurant will open March 15 at 9067 Westview Road near the Park Meadows Retail Resort, according to a news release. It will replace the former Red Lobster. The Capital Grille is known for its “dry-aged, hand-cut steaks” and…