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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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Del mar park in aurora

Man Found Hanging in Aurora Park Identified

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 1, 2025

Known as “Tommy” by friends, Mom Krouch had been homeless for a few years before he was spotted at Del Mar Park in Aurora.

A hole in the wall.

The Legendary Hole-in-the-Wall Bar Bar Has a Real Hole in the Wall

By Bennito L. KeltyJune 30, 2025

Still closed after a fire last summer, the Carioca Cafe lost a wall this morning.

Denver bike lane symbol

Denver’s New Bike Map Promises More Lanes, Seamless Network

By Bennito L. KeltyJune 28, 2025

If followed through as planned, the city promises a sprawling network of streets and trails designed to make bicycling easier in the Mile High City.

A man speaks.

Lawsuit Halts Governor Orders to Help ICE, Polis Hints at More to Come

By Bennito L. KeltyJune 27, 2025

“I hope we hear from Governor Polis soon that he will not direct any state employees to comply with this subpoena.”

Historic brick building.

Auraria Campus Sets Aside Land for Colorado Hispanic History Museum

By Bennito L. KeltyJune 26, 2025

The Auraria Campus will hold off on selling land that it hopes to use for a Colorado Hispanic History Museum in a few years.

Aurora City Council member Stephanie Hancock speaking during a closed-door session.

Black Aurora Councilwoman Defends Police, Virtual Council Meetings During Race Debate

By Bennito L. KeltyJune 24, 2025

Although she’s experienced racism first-hand, it’s not something Stephanie Hancock wants to focus on as an elected leader: “I think there are more people like me than not.”

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"Fuck ICE"

Hacked Denver Traffic Boards Tell Drivers “Bring the Heat Fuck ICE”

By Bennito L. KeltyJune 23, 2025

“I know Denver is holding firm, but this was another f-word altogether.”

Red pickup truck in front of tornado on road

Aurora’s Weather Sirens Suck. City Tells Residents to Download Apps, Watch TV Instead.

By Bennito L. KeltyJune 21, 2025

The forty-year-old warning system is too old and broken to repair, according to the city.

Residents listen.

Father’s Day Killing Highlights Growing Concern Among Ballpark Businesses, Residents

By Bennito L. KeltyJune 20, 2025

Businesses and residents in Denver’s Ballpark District around Coors Field worry that crime is worsening in their neighborhood.

protesters march down Denver street

Denver’s No Kings Went From Peaceful to Testy as Night Hit

By Bennito L. KeltyJune 16, 2025

As with other protests, questions linger about cops using excessive force on protesters who kept marching through the night.

Two homeless residents sit in their tent in Denver.

Denver Claims Street Homelessness is Halfway Solved. Is It?

By Bennito L. KeltyJune 13, 2025

With new data in hand, Mayor Johnston claimed he’s halfway to solving street homelessness in Denver. We talked to a critic, partner and colleague to see what they think.

El Taco de Mexico outside of a restaurant

El Taco de Mexico Reopens After Problems with Water, not ICE

By Bennito L. KeltyJune 12, 2025

The beloved taqueria closed after a major plumbing leak that had regulars worried.

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Protesters face off with police.

Denver’s ICE Out! Protest Spills Into Streets, Clashes With Police

By Bennito L. KeltyJune 11, 2025

As the night went on, altercations with law enforcement increased.

A lawyer holds up papers.

Governor Polis Sued for Allegedly Telling State Employees to Comply With ICE

By Bennito L. KeltyJune 10, 2025

“The Governor’s actions will directly implicate state employees in breaking a law he signed. State agency employees cannot disclose or make accessible personal identifying information.”

The City and County of Denver will clear active arrest warrants for low-level crimes this Saturday at the "Fresh Start" event.

Order in the Courts: Clear Your Arrest Warrants This Weekend!

By Bennito L. KeltyJune 6, 2025

Metro Denver courts will clear warrants for misdemeanors and low-level felonies issued in Colorado as part of the Fresh Start program.

A woman speaks.

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Talks Immigration, Global Politics in Denver

By Bennito L. KeltyJune 4, 2025

“We are on the world stage, facilitating human trafficking,” the Democratic congresswoman said of Trump’s deportations.

A man makes a heart.

Jeanette Vizguerra Calls for “New Fight for Civil Rights” From Inside Aurora Detention Center

By Bennito L. KeltyJune 3, 2025

The immigrant activist accepted a human rights award while incarcerated, saying she’s among other “political prisoners.”

A refugee speaks to another refugee.

Hundreds of Denver Afghans Face Deportation After Homeland Security Order

By Bennito L. KeltyJune 3, 2025

About 3,000 Afghans came to Colorado after the August 2021 withdrawal, according to local estimates.

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A bike lane.

Denver Replacing Bike Lane Flex Posts with Zippers, Cushions

By Bennito L. KeltyMay 24, 2025

The city is replacing the short, column-like dividers with speed cushions and dividers in some neighborhoods.

A bus stop.

Denver Bus Riders, Advocates Call for Cleaner, Safer RTD Stops

By Bennito L. KeltyMay 23, 2025

Denver has a “pretty darn good” transit system for the disabled, according to Jaime Lewis. The bus stops, however, are “very abysmal.”

A man looks.

Denver Budget Shortfall Will Lead to Layoffs, Hiring Freeze, Mayor Warns

By Bennito L. KeltyMay 22, 2025

Denver is facing a $200 million budget deficit in 2026, which will lead to layoffs, furloughs and a hiring freeze.

A tropical paradise resort.

Controversial Aurora Landlord Developing Caribbean Resort

By Bennito L. KeltyMay 22, 2025

A property owner who claimed that Venezuelan gangs took over his apartment complex is now building a luxury project in the Turks and Caicos islands.

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