Colleen O'Connor

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, 聽while crossing the street.

Physical therapists Sharon Blackburn, left, and Kim Hutchinson work with Chicago police officer Densey Cole in the pool at Craig Hospital on Thursday. The 38-year-old Cole was left a quadriplegic after being injured in a car crash in May while on duty.

Daniels Fund gives $100,000 to help cops’ families at Englewood rehab hospital

May 6, 2016 at 6:28 p.m.

Daniels Fund gives $100,000 to help cops' families at Englewood rehab hospital

Kristi Thomas deals with the wind in her hair while waiting for a bus Wednesday in downtown Denver.

Cold front brings snow to High County, wind and chill to Front Range

May 6, 2016 at 7:32 p.m.

Cold front brings snow to High County, wind and chill to Front Range

Ted Pascoe, chief executive for Senior Support Services, begins to pack up his camp Wednesday morning during his first week protesting a recent $75,000 cut to his nonprofit agency's budget. Senior Support Services helps homeless seniors.

Pascoe hoping to drive Colorado homeless issue home

May 6, 2016 at 6:26 p.m.

Pascoe hoping to drive Colorado homeless issue home

More emphasis put on prevention of homelessness in Denver

September 24, 2009 at 3:32 p.m.

More emphasis put on prevention of homelessness in Denver

Junior Mondragon of Denver and his niece Bella Arogon, 4, work on the first snowman of the season in Genesee Park

Wild Colorado weather keeps foothills in white, forecasters in dark

May 6, 2016 at 6:25 p.m.

Wild Colorado weather keeps foothills in white, forecasters in dark

Denver Public Schools reaps stage 2 grant

September 21, 2009 at 3:10 p.m.

Denver Public Schools reaps stage 2 grant

Being Colorado's first lady offers both trials and triumphs for Jeannie Ritter.

First lady finds her footing, forges path

May 6, 2016 at 6:12 p.m.

First lady finds her footing, forges path

DU-area robbery suspect arrested

September 19, 2009 at 2:08 p.m.

DU-area robbery suspect arrested

Burglar threatens to shoot DU woman

September 18, 2009 at 3:28 p.m.

Burglar threatens to shoot DU woman

Ted Pascoe said he will live on the streets until a $75,000 funding cut is restored. Some of the homeless say they'll camp with him to protect him. His worried mother is grateful to them.

Homeless in Denver, by choice

May 6, 2016 at 7:24 p.m.

Homeless in Denver, by choice

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Daniels Fund gives $100,000 to help cops’ families at Englewood rehab hospital

Cold front brings snow to High County, wind and chill to Front Range

Pascoe hoping to drive Colorado homeless issue home

More emphasis put on prevention of homelessness in Denver

Wild Colorado weather keeps foothills in white, forecasters in dark

Denver Public Schools reaps stage 2 grant

First lady finds her footing, forges path

DU-area robbery suspect arrested

Burglar threatens to shoot DU woman

Homeless in Denver, by choice