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Bennito L. Kelty

Bennito L. Kelty has been a staff writer at Westword since April 2023. Before joining Westword, Bennito worked for publications such as the Columbia Missourian, the St. Louis American, Vox Magazine, the Yuma Sun and the online Tucson Sentinel. He’s received awards from the Arizona Press Club, including first place for Spanish-language feature reporting and second place for social issues reporting. Bennito was a member of the Report for America Corps and is a graduate of the University of Missouri – Columbia.

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When Trump Drops In, Here’s What He’ll See in Aurora

By Bennito L. Kelty and OthersOctober 7, 2024

The former president says he’ll visit Colorado’s third-largest city on October 11.

A concept design shows what a future bus line will look like.

Nearby Residents Wary of Traffic Diversion as Colfax Rapid Transit Line Breaks Ground

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 7, 2024

“If you think it’s hard now getting around the city, it’ll be worse if we don’t provide an alternative to cars.”

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Denver International Airport Drops in Customer Satisfaction Rankings

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 4, 2024

According to J.D. Power’s annual customer satisfaction survey, construction and overcrowding are hurting DIA’s reputation.

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Sober Living Organization Wants to Buy Aurora Apartments Marred by Venezuelan Gang Rumors

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 3, 2024

Ananeo wants all three of CBZ management’s apartment complexes in Aurora, but will settle for the property that city officials evicted in August.

A father and son embrace.

After a 96-Year Prison Sentence Was Overturned, Father and Son Are Opening a Marijuana Store

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 2, 2024

After successfully petitioning for clemency for his father’s drug charges in 2021, Arzelle Lewis and his dad are getting into the dispensary business.

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Growing Up in Aurora: ACO All Day

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 2, 2024

Aurora was an awesome place to grow up, full of great food, fun and diversity. It’s time to show our pride.

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Dr. Phil Focuses on Aurora, Venezuelan Gang Story

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 1, 2024

The latest episode of Dr. Phil Primetime showcased Aurora’s Venezuelan gang presence to criticize current border policies.

“Boyz in Aurora”: Rapper Writes Response to Donald Trump

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 1, 2024

“Don’t mention our city, that’s real weak. These rappers live in a city that’s safe, but some stay with they mom,” writes Brandon Connor.

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Aurora Councilmember Danielle Jurinsky Talking Immigration (and Gangs) on Dr. Phil Primetime

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 30, 2024

She calls herself “loudest voice on this issue” – but that may not count Donald Trump, who plans to come to Aurora and talk Venezuelan gangs.

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Defendant in Aurora Councilwoman’s Domestic-Abuse Case Set Free on Plea Deal

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 26, 2024

Derek Cobb was originally charged with second-degree kidnapping, third-degree assault and criminal mischief in April.

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Coles Whalen Releasing “Stronger” After Supreme Court Ruled for Her Stalker

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 25, 2024

“I had a crossroads in front of me where I could have sort of faded away from the case and my voice be unheard, or come forward and really try to add my voice.”

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Police Across Colorado Ticketing Expired Plates This Week

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 23, 2024

The last time Denver police enforced expired plates, vehicle registration increased by over 30 percent.

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Aurora Police Share Details About Gang in Viral Video: One Arrested, Five Wanted

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 20, 2024

Aurora Police Chief Todd Chamberlain was just sworn in last week, after rumors about Venezuelan gangs taking over Aurora had grabbed national attention.

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Denver Brews Up ¡VOTA! Beer to Encourage Registering, Voting

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 20, 2024

The Denver Elections Office partnered with Raíces Brewing to create ¡VOTA! beer.

Colorado Latinos rally at the capitol for Latino/a Advocacy Day.

Annual Poll Finds Colorado Latinos Leaning Left, Worrying About Rising Costs, Affordable Housing

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 18, 2024

A poll of 1,600 Latino voters in Colorado determined that economic issues top their concerns.

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Instead of an Irrigation Bonanza, the High Line Canal Became a Recreational Treasure

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 18, 2024

The plan to irrigate 120,000 acres of farmland dried up, but the project created 71 miles of trail in a metro area thirsty for outdoor opportunities.

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Ten Dumbest Denver Bike Lanes, Ranked

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 17, 2024

Residents complain that some bike lanes across Denver simply disappear, while others are life-threateningly narrow.

Men with guns knock on an apartment door.

Tren de Aragua’s Lack of Identifying Symbols, Frequent Impostors Could Spur Overreaction, Crime Writer Says

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 13, 2024

“My big question – and it has been one that I have not been able to get a good answer on – is how authorities are identifying these folks.”

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Amid National Spotlight, Aurora Disputes Venezuelan Gang Has “Taken Over” City

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 11, 2024

After division among elected officials and law enforcement over claims of a violent gang takeover, a “unified statement” aims to “clear the record.”

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It Took Trump Five Minutes to Bring Up Aurora in Latest Debate

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 11, 2024

The shout-out wasn’t as bad as Springfield’s, but it likely won’t be the last time the former president brings up immigrant gangs in Aurora.

Homeless resident Josh Rush looks for a place to get warm.

The Challenges of Preventing and Tracking Suicides Among Denver Homeless

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 9, 2024

Personal stories aren’t uncommon, but keeping track of homeless individuals who take their own lives has proven difficult.

A man holds up two rat traps.

Venezuelan Gangs or Slumlord? Aurora Residents, City Leaders Double Down on Opposing Claims.

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 4, 2024

Dozens of residents of neglected Aurora apartments say gangs haven’t taken over, but they are receiving threats from the public.

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