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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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A conceptual rendering of Wynkoop Crossing.

Denver City Planners Move Forward With Ball Arena Bridge

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 24, 2025

The Downtown Advisory Board took its first look at the proposed bridge to Ball Arena on Tuesday.

Scared Silent: Musician Coles Whalen Faces Her Fears After Online Stalker

Scared Silent: Musician Coles Whalen Faces Her Fears After Online Stalker

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 23, 2025

The Supreme Court reversed her stalker’s conviction because his messages weren’t threatening enough.

A man asks a question.

Tribute to Charlie Kirk Inspires Grieving Fans, Debate at CSU

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 19, 2025

Young Coloradans who planned to see Kirk now feel more moved to take up his religious and political views.

Charlie Kirk

Charlie Kirk Vigil at Colorado State University Tonight

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 18, 2025

CSU students will host a vigil and then a “free speech” event from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on campus.

Mayor Mike Johnston talks to the press.

Mayor Johnston Lays Out 2026 Budget

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 15, 2025

As long as the city’s revenue forecast for next year is accurate, no more layoffs will be needed, Johnston promised.

El Grito 5K Returned, Reviving Chicano Tradition

El Grito 5K Returned, Reviving Chicano Tradition

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 15, 2025

After a five-year hiatus, the run that started thirty years ago is back.

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Eric Cartman as Charlie Kirk.

South Park Episode Making Fun of Charlie Kirk Pulled After Fatal Shooting

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 11, 2025

After the conservative activist was killed in Utah, a recent episode where Eric Cartman mimics his mannerisms and talking points was pulled.

Charlie Kirk

Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Fatally Shot Ahead of Colorado Visit

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 10, 2025

Shocking video from a “Prove Me Wrong” event in Utah today shows Kirk being shot through the neck while debating students.

burnham yard

Where Is Burnham Yard? What to Know About New Broncos Stadium Site.

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 10, 2025

The team wants its future home to be near the current Empower Field, at Burnham Yard.

Mexican Consul General in Denver Pável Meléndez Crus speaks in front of the Mexican and American flags.

“Diplomatic Scandal in Denver” Has Mexico Investigating Consulate for Bribery, Sexual Assault

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 8, 2025

Mexican media has been covering a “diplomatic scandal in Denver” as a consul general is accused of bribery and sexual harassment.

Mayor Mike Johnston.

Johnston’s Favorability Dips in Poll as Residents Worry About Housing, Local Businesses

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 8, 2025

Homelessness and affordable housing are the top issues for Denver residents, and Mayor Johnston saw his favorability dip.

Protesters march and hold signs, one reading "revolution."

Denver Protesters Hit Dog Days of Summer as Attendance Declines

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 5, 2025

Fatigue, life and organizational messaging could be behind lower turnouts at anti-Trump protests, but activists hope the trend won’t last long.

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Minsoo Song holds up a South Korean flag in the Aurora Municipal center.

Aurora in Contention for New South Korean Consulate

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 2, 2025

There are nearly 2,500 South Korean immigrants and over 330 Korean-owned businesses in Aurora, according to federal and local statistics.

People walk with signs.

Denver “Workers Over Billionaires” Labor Day Protest: What to Know

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 1, 2025

Here’s what you need to know before going to the Workers Over Billionaires Labor Day protest on Monday, September 1.

The Pavilions sign

Denver Pavilions: Fun Memories, Fading Businesses on 16th Street

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 29, 2025

The Pavilions has a way of impressing one minute with the kind of spaces it holds onto, and then making you feel sorry the next after seeing a Spirit Halloween and clusters of empty stores.

A truck and a bus block a bike lane.

Simmering Beef Between Denver Cyclists, Downtown Steakhouse Over Blocked Bike Lane

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 28, 2025

In a fight between STK and bicyclists, who are you siding with? The City of Denver is already in one corner.

Mayor MIke Johnston

Denver Countersues Trump Administration Over Sanctuary City Threats

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 26, 2025

The DOJ’s lawsuit also seeks to undo a 2017 declaration stating that Denver is a “safe and welcoming city for all,” even though it didn’t do anything but create a slogan.

A teenager tutors a younger kid.

Aurora Brothers Run Free Tutoring Service for Low-Income Students

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 26, 2025

“What if you need extra help? The library can help you with seventh-grade, eighth-grade math, but it won’t give you the one-on-one experience that you need.”

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Two guys talk on stage.

Colorado Congressmen Hold Town Hall in Aurora, Talk ICE Size and Trump Tactics

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 23, 2025

“It actually has a bigger budget than the United States Marine Corps.”

Mayor Mike Johnston.

Denver Mayor Expects No More Layoffs, Balanced Budget in 2026

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 21, 2025

“When the rest of the economy is tightening, [that is] when you want to make public investments.”

A crowd applauds Dolores Huerta's comments.

Trump, ICE and Cost of Living Among Top Worries for Colorado Latinos

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 20, 2025

Colorado Latinos are largely worried about the direction of the United States under President Donald Trump’s leadership but confident in state policies, an annual poll shows.

People show up to support a union.

Aurora Public Schools Support Staff Demand the Right to Unionize

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 20, 2025

Support staff at Aurora schools include special education paraeducators, custodians, IT professionals and administrative assistants, among others.

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