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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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Room Service: Wilder Apartments Bring Luxury to West Colfax, Sort Of

By Catie CheshireFebruary 17, 2025

This Art Deco apartment complex has a high price point and a small pool, as is often the case with new buildings, but there are some worthwhile amenities.

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Uber Claims Transparency Law Complicates Rides and Takes Away Driver Perks – but Does It?

By Catie CheshireFebruary 14, 2025

Lyft’s compliance updates add almost zero extra difficulty to the ride process, but Uber claims the rules add too much text and unfairly paint Uber as greedy.

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New Concept Opening in Former Blake Street Tavern

By Catie CheshireFebruary 13, 2025

The Ballpark neighborhood spot will become Tavern on Blake Street, an outpost of the Tavern Snowmass.

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King Soopers Workers Continue Strike Despite Freezing Temps, Kroger Lawsuit

By Catie CheshireFebruary 13, 2025

“I go home and I’ll cook a big pot of soup and bring it out when most everybody’s here and good and tired and drained, so at least they’re full.”

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Latest Denver Spring Forecast Released: Here’s What to Expect

By Catie CheshireFebruary 12, 2025

Denver and Colorado were predicted to see a snowier winter than usual, which has held true so far – but that could flip this spring.

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Colorado Universities Say They’re Behind the Ball in NIL, Need Help From Lawmakers

By Catie CheshireFebruary 11, 2025

Colorado universities could soon pay athletes directly, but a state bill proposing that also wants to hide those records from the public.

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Lauren Boebert Seen Taking Late-Night Cab Ride with Kid Rock

By Catie CheshireFebruary 11, 2025

The Colorado congresswoman and Trump-supporting musician were recently spotted hopping into a late-night cab together.

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Crested Butte Lift Maintenance Workers Authorize Strike if Agreement Can’t be Reached

By Catie CheshireFebruary 7, 2025

Workers say low wages lead to high turnover, which leads to safety issues.

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Alan Roach, Colorado’s Favorite Voice, Announcing His Seventeenth Super Bowl

By Catie CheshireFebruary 6, 2025

From Prince’s halftime performance to epic comebacks, our beloved voice of the airport train has seen it all in his Super Bowl duties – except for the Broncos.

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Where to Watch the Super Bowl in Denver

By Catie CheshireFebruary 6, 2025

Plus a bonus pre-party on Saturday at one of the city’s oldest Mexican restaurants.

When Will the King Soopers Strike End?

By Catie CheshireFebruary 6, 2025

King Soopers employees across Denver will hold a two-week strike starting today, February 6, and workers in Colorado Springs and Pueblo could join.

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Denver Noise Rules Poised to Change for First Time Since 2008. Here’s How.

By Catie CheshireFebruary 6, 2025

Denver’s noise rules haven’t kept up with the city’s growth, leading to fights about pickleball, bars, concerts, trash pickup and more.

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Utah’s NHL Franchise Keeps Trying to Steal Colorado Names

By Catie CheshireFebruary 5, 2025

All but one option for Utah’s NHL team is already a Colorado team name – and that’s after the Yeti, a word long associated with the Avalanche, was taken off the table.

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Avalanche, Nuggets Back on TVs After Altitude-Comcast Deal

By Catie CheshireFebruary 4, 2025

The long, dark nightmare is now over.

Xcel’s “Energy Wrapped” Videos Mimic Spotify to Break Down Bills

By Catie CheshireFebruary 4, 2025

The utility company sends videos summarizing your annual energy use with tips to save money on energy, but how effective are they?

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Aspen Fire Chief Swears by AI Detection Cameras. Colorado Lawmakers Are Listening.

By Catie CheshireFebruary 4, 2025

“Early detection is so incredibly important, because right now we’re relying on hikers or people driving by, or people seeing smoke off in a distance.”

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Ride RTD for Free on February 4 for Transit Equity Day

By Catie CheshireFebruary 3, 2025

According to RTD, services are now free every year on February 4 to celebrate Rosa Parks’s birthday.

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Boulder, Denver King Soopers to Begin Strike on February 6

By Catie CheshireFebruary 3, 2025

King Soopers employees across metro Denver will hold a two-week strike starting the morning of Thursday, February 6.

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Strip Club Company Opens Military-Themed Bar with ‘Pinup Model’ Waitresses Downtown

By Catie CheshireJanuary 31, 2025

Because what’s hotter than the military-industrial complex?

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Sweet Sixteen: What to Know About Denver’s Upcoming NWSL Team

By Catie CheshireJanuary 30, 2025

The Denver ownership group paid $110 million to bring a National Women’s Soccer League franchise here. Here’s what we know about the team.

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King Soopers Workers Voting on Strikes Across Colorado

By Catie CheshireJanuary 30, 2025

King Soopers and City Market employees in Colorado could strike after their union contract with Kroger expired last week.

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Patrick Surtain II Talks DPOY, Bo Nix, Playing Two Ways Like Travis Hunter

By Catie CheshireJanuary 29, 2025

“Why not? Put me at receiver. Let me make a couple plays here and there. I could do it.”

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