Abigail Ankeney

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Abigail Ankeney

Abigail Ankeney is a police, crime and courts reporter covering Boulder County. She loves talking to people and offering a space for people to share their whole stories. When not working, you can find her in the mountains, reading a book in Cheesman Park or playing games with friends. Find her on Bluesky at .

The cold months are a fine time to enjoy high-octane, spiced beers sometimes called Christmas ales or winter warmers. (Getty Images)

Boulder bar owner loses liquor license amid police investigation into reports of underage women being drugged there

April 15, 2026 at 1:55 p.m.

Instead of going through with a full hearing, Scrooge Sul's owner voluntarily surrendered his liquor license. Now, he can't get another one in Colorado for 10 years.

The entrance to Chipeta Park, the location where the second annual Jazz and Wine Fest will be held, is seen in Nederland on Aug. 10. (Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)

Possible arson in fire that burned Nederland porta-potties under investigation

April 14, 2026 at 3:24 p.m.

Nederland fire asks that anyone who has information about what led up to the blaze should contact Nederland Fire Marshal Andrew Joslin.

A woman who was struck by lightning while under this tree the evening of Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Superior, Colorado, remains unidentified. (Courtesy of Boulder County Sheriff’s Office)

Woman struck by lightning in Superior still unidentified, in critical condition

April 11, 2026 at 11:33 a.m.

She regained the ability to breathe on her own, but officials have not been able to identify her yet.

Kinesis Dance’s former location. (Google Maps)

Owner of shuttered Boulder dance studio turns herself in on theft, fraud charges

April 10, 2026 at 8:13 a.m.

The owner of the shuttered Boulder dance studio was arrested Thursday afternoon after being indicted on accusations of staging two break-ins and getting more than $567,000 in fraudulent insurance payouts.

Fire crews respond to the 1.7-acre Goat Trail fire in the early hours of Wednesday, April 8, 2026. (Courtesy of Boulder Fire-Rescue)

Wildfire west of Broadway 100% contained after evacuation warnings lifted near north Boulder

April 8, 2026 at 5:49 p.m.

"We're in a good position right now. There's no additional active flames, and it hasn't gone outside the original boundaries. But they continue to work on it."

Shuttered Boulder dance studio owner accused of staging 2 break-ins, getting $567,000 in fraudulent insurance payouts, indictment shows

April 6, 2026 at 2:49 p.m.

In all, Burdine reportedly got $498,201.54 in an insurance payout for the July 2023 incident and $69,696.26 for the April 2023 incident, according to the indictment.

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Boulder bar owner loses liquor license amid police investigation into reports of underage women being drugged there

Possible arson in fire that burned Nederland porta-potties under investigation

Woman struck by lightning in Superior still unidentified, in critical condition

Owner of shuttered Boulder dance studio turns herself in on theft, fraud charges

Wildfire west of Broadway 100% contained after evacuation warnings lifted near north Boulder

Shuttered Boulder dance studio owner accused of staging 2 break-ins, getting $567,000 in fraudulent insurance payouts, indictment shows

Shuttered Boulder dance studio left behind a trail of $169,000 in unpaid bills. The owner has been indicted.

Pro-Palestinian activist says Boulder police infringed her 1st Amendment rights in federal lawsuit

鈥業CE OUT鈥� sign seen on Boulder Flatiron

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