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Catie Cheshire

Catie Cheshire is a staff writer at Westword, where she has primarily reported on news since September 2021. Her prior work experience includes contributing to Cronkite News, Arizona PBS, the Regis University Highlander and AZ Big Media. Catie holds a master’s degree from Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and an undergraduate degree from Regis University in Denver.

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The Dreamy Success of Celestial Seasoning’s Sleepytime Bear, Colorado’s Newest Mascot

The Dreamy Success of Celestial Seasoning’s Sleepytime Bear, Colorado’s Newest Mascot

By Catie CheshireAugust 15, 2023

You might see him on one of the company’s tours, which were just revived.

Tennis courts in the metro area of Denver.

Pickleball vs. Tennis: Court Space Fight Sparks Glendale Into Action

By Catie CheshireAugust 14, 2023

Glendale is separating tennis and pickleball play by making it illegal to bring pickleball nets onto tennis courts and building each sport new courts.

Youth Advisory Council Proposes Solutions for Violence, Mental Health and Gender-Affirming Practices

Youth Advisory Council Proposes Solutions for Violence, Mental Health and Gender-Affirming Practices

By Catie CheshireAugust 11, 2023

The Colorado Youth Advisory Council has ideas on school shootings, the mental and physical health of young people, and gender-affirming care practices.

The Denver Disruptors celebrating a team win together in Miami.

Denver Team Looking to Dominate in Local Race for New Pro Cycling League

By Catie CheshireAugust 10, 2023

The National Cycling League aims to make pro cycling more accessible for U.S. sports fans, and Denver’s team is poised for a hometown win this weekend.

Denver Department of Public Safety Unveils New Transparency Dashboards

Denver Department of Public Safety Unveils New Transparency Dashboards

By Catie CheshireAugust 9, 2023

The city unveiled two new public dashboards this week, showing first responder data and info about disciplinary probes in the Denver Sheriff Department.

Xcel Submits Clean Heat Plan to Reduce Emissions, More Work to Come

Xcel Submits Clean Heat Plan to Reduce Emissions, More Work to Come

By Catie CheshireAugust 7, 2023

The state is requiring all gas utilities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and Xcel Energy is up first.

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No, Colorado Sports Stadiums Aren’t All Cashless

No, Colorado Sports Stadiums Aren’t All Cashless

By Catie CheshireAugust 4, 2023

Despite what people think, Denver metro sports stadiums do still have systems in place that give you the ability to spend your hard-earned cash.

The Suncor oil refiniery causing problems in Colorado.

EPA Orders State to Justify Parts of Suncor Air Permit in Response to Petition

By Catie CheshireAugust 3, 2023

The Environmental Protection Agency has partially sided with environment groups that argue the state’s actions on Suncor’s air permit weren’t enough.

Colorado Clog-Off: Crocs and Joybees Slam Each Other in Court

Colorado Clog-Off: Crocs and Joybees Slam Each Other in Court

By Catie CheshireAugust 2, 2023

Crocs says the Denver-based shoe company Joybees stole trade secrets, while Joybees argues that Crocs has an illegal monopoly over injection-molded clogs.

Capitol Hill Residents Say Cornerstone Apartments Needs a Lesson in Responsibility

Capitol Hill Residents Say Cornerstone Apartments Needs a Lesson in Responsibility

By Catie CheshireJuly 31, 2023

When the company started managing another apartment building this spring, tenants lost their homes.

Union Station in Denver, Colorado, where the most common crime currently is larceny.

Crime Is Down in LoDo This Year, Despite What People Think

By Catie CheshireJuly 27, 2023

While a few high-profile incidents have happened in 2023, downtown Denver is actually experiencing less crime up until this point than it did in 2022.

Vic Vela Shares New Health Struggles in Fourth Season of <i>Back From Broken</i>

Vic Vela Shares New Health Struggles in Fourth Season of Back From Broken

By Catie CheshireJuly 20, 2023

In the new season of his podcast Back from Broken, Colorado Public Radio’s Vic Vela is ready to share even more about himself.

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All Dolled Up: You Can Thank Denver’s Ruth Handler for Barbie

By Catie CheshireJuly 20, 2023

Greta Gerwig’s movie is a hit!

A rendering of a Denver street and what it could look like in support of a new women's professional soccer team.

Denver Soccer Coalition Using World Cup Fever to Campaign for Pro Women’s Team

By Catie CheshireJuly 19, 2023

For Denver FC is counting on the World Cup to inspire support for a professional women’s team for the Mile High City.

After 303 Creative Ruling, Brianna Titone Ready to Act to Keep Colorado Inclusive

By Catie CheshireJuly 17, 2023

The Supreme Court’s ruling for 303 Creative won’t be the last time Coloradans hear of the case – or its effects.

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Xcel Rate Increase Dropping From $312 Million to $45 Million Still Not Enough, Public Blasts

By Catie CheshireJuly 13, 2023

Though Xcel Energy lowered its $312 million requested rate increase to $45 million, people still want the Public Utilities Commission to say no to the ask.

City Forum Turns Into Episode of <i>Parks and Recreation</i> Starring Pickleball

City Forum Turns Into Episode of Parks and Recreation Starring Pickleball

By Catie CheshireJuly 11, 2023

There were Denver officials trying to figure out what people want, attendees unexpectedly passionate about pickleball and sitcom-esque technical difficulties.

Central Park Apartment Complex Removes “Luxury” From Sign After Complaints

Central Park Apartment Complex Removes “Luxury” From Sign After Complaints

By Catie CheshireJuly 11, 2023

After many complaints, the 7575 Town Center Apartments in Denver’s Central Park removed the word “luxury” from its sign – but didn’t actually fix anything.

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Fly-Fishing Guide Erica Nelson Is Hooked on Connecting People With Water Conservation

By Catie CheshireJuly 10, 2023

She’s one of only two Indigenous female guides in Colorado.

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John Mayer Sends Love to Folsom Field, Urges Kindness as Taylor Swift Re-Releases “Dear John”

By Catie CheshireJuly 7, 2023

The message came just before the re-release of “Dear John.”

Club Q Shooter Takes Plea as Victims Demand Money Raised by Colorado Healing Fund

Club Q Shooter Takes Plea as Victims Demand Money Raised by Colorado Healing Fund

By Catie CheshireJuly 6, 2023

Shortly before the Club Q shooter pleaded guilty, the Colorado Healing Fund disbursed more funds to victims.

PT’s Showclub Busted for Allowing Prostitution, Could Lose Licenses

PT’s Showclub Busted for Allowing Prostitution, Could Lose Licenses

By Catie CheshireJuly 5, 2023

A DPD sting operation found that the PT’s Showclub on Evans Avenue broke ten different laws related to prostitution and public indecency.

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