Former Now Team Reporter
Colleen O'Connor
Colleen O'Connor was a reporter for The Denver Post's Now team. She was a voracious reader of American history and biography. She was previously a Denver Post food writer and city desk reporter. O'Connor died on Aug. 31, 2016, while crossing the street.
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Grant creates pilot farm-to-school program on Western Slope
Chris and Jan Waggoner spent nearly 20 years working to meet strict food-safety requirements so they could make sure peaches and nectarines from Wag's World Orchard in Eckert could be...

Labor Day travelers should expect busy roads, crowded campgrounds, full cheap airport parking lots
Holiday revelers hoping to enjoy a last blast of summer fun should expect busy roads, crowded campgrounds and full airport parking lots.

Jesse Morreale’s new restaurant in northwest Denver is the former Subway Tavern
Jesse Morreale announced that his new restaurant and bar in northwest Denver will be located at 3759 Lipan Street, originally home to the Subway Tavern,

Apple harvest in Colorado hurting, but aims for comeback
Colorado is fast losing its apple orchards, but some people still remember the glory days when the state matched Washington in apple production.

Mother who drowned saving her child overcame heart problems to become skilled athlete
When tragedy struck, Chelsey Russell had just finished a relaxing summer vacation with family and friends and was looking forward to starting a new chapter in her life.

Brazen thief steals Denver Broncos helmet worth $400
The helmet -- marked with the Denver Broncos logo and valued at more than $400 -- was sitting on the ground next to the player, who hasn't been identified.

Dolly, oldest elephant at Denver Zoo, nears end of life
Dolly has been feeling her age and has been moved into hospice care at the Denver Zoo, where people are focused on making her last days easy and enjoyable.

Patsy’s Inn closes after 95 years of Italian cuisine in Denver
Patsy's Inn in Denver closed on Monday after 95 years in business, with its owners Ron Cito and Kim DeLancey citing health for their reason to sell and move on.

Anchor Kyle Dyer to leave KUSA-Channel 9 after 20-year career
Kyle Dyer, a long-time news anchor at KUSA-Channel 9, is leaving the network. She covered shootings at Columbine and Aurora, but is perhaps best known for when a dog bit...

How high is the glass ceiling for women in Colorado politics?
At a time when Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign spotlights the glass ceiling at the highest level of American politics, women in Colorado are gathering to talk about a similar state...