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Hannah Metzger is a staff writer at Westword, reporting on news, arts and culture since joining the staff in October 2023. She previously worked at publications including Colorado Politics and the Denver Gazette, where she covered the Colorado Legislature, the Denver and Aurora city councils and breaking news. Hannah has been honored with numerous awards from the Society of Professional Journalists, Colorado Press Association, Colorado Student Media Association and Denver Press Club. She graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder with a major in journalism and a minor in political science.

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Menver Is Dead: Young Adult Females Now Outnumber Young Adult Males in Denver

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 18, 2024

In 2000, Denver had 13,000 more adult men than adult women under the age of 36. Today, there are 1,600 more women than men.

Denver Woman Creates Tinder-Type App for Finding Dungeons & Dragons Parties

Denver Woman Creates Tinder-Type App for Finding Dungeons & Dragons Parties

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 17, 2024

Over 2,000 people are on the wait list for Rachel Dove’s Dungeons Not Dating app.

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Barth Hotel Assisted Living to Close After Over 40 Years in Downtown Denver

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 16, 2024

Ownership says the 142-year-old building needs up to $10 million in repairs and improvements.

A pink billboard reads, “If you think turbulence is scary, try wearing a Jewish star.”

Denver Billboard Part of National Campaign Against Rising Anti-Semitic Incidents

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 13, 2024

But not all of Denver’s Jewish community is on board with the sign.

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Aurora Teens Accused of Posting Illicit Photos of High-Schoolers, Extorting Victims

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 12, 2024

Three suspects, ages eighteen, seventeen and fourteen, were arrested in connection to the case.

Find a Date Using PowerPoint Presentations: Pitch-a-Friend Is Coming to Denver

Find a Date Using PowerPoint Presentations: Pitch-a-Friend Is Coming to Denver

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 11, 2024

Denver daters could certainly use the help.

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Denver Car Crime Ring Traded Stolen Vehicles for Drugs From Mexican Cartel, Indictment Claims

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 10, 2024

“It is something akin to what we might see in a Hollywood movie.”

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Investigation Finds Jena Griswold and Her Office Violated State Security Protocols, Resulting in Password Leak

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 9, 2024

A separate investigation by the Denver District Attorney’s Office is still underway.

Cars smashed up on a road after an accident.

Colorado Traffic Laws “Dangerously” Lacking for Passengers, Children and Young Drivers, Report Finds

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 9, 2024

Colorado got the lowest grade in the country for its traffic safety laws in half of the categories analyzed.

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Denver Among Three Finalists to Host Gay Games in 2030

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 6, 2024

The Mile High City is competing against Perth, Australia, and Auckland, New Zealand.

Supreme Court Justice Recuses Self Following Criticism Over Ties to Colorado’s Richest Man

Supreme Court Justice Recuses Self Following Criticism Over Ties to Colorado’s Richest Man

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 5, 2024

Neil Gorsuch came under fire for his relationship with billionaire Philip Anschutz.

A small plane flies through the sky dragging a banner that reads "Mike Johnston [hearts] crime."

Denver Mayor Faces Aerial Attack Ad, Recall Effort Over Migrant Policy

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 5, 2024

A sky banner declaring “MIKE JOHNSTON ❤️ CRIME” flew over the Mile High City earlier this week.

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Video: Former Broncos Heir John Bowlen Yells “White Power,” “Fuck Black People” in Racist Rant

Video: Former Broncos Heir John Bowlen Yells “White Power,” “Fuck Black People” in Racist Rant

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 4, 2024

Add racism to Bowlen’s legacy of domestic violence and drunk driving.

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Jared Polis Criticizes Biden for Pardoning His Son: “No One Is Above the Law”

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 2, 2024

It’s the second time in three weeks that the governor has bucked his party. Responses from Colorado Democrats have been mixed.

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Does Colorado’s Elevation Really Make Hangovers Worse?

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 28, 2024

Not exactly…but kind of.

Assistant Majority Leader Jennifer Bacon (left) and Majority Leader Monica Duran (right) applaud the opening day of the 2023 legislative session.

The Colorado Legislature Will Be Majority Women Next Year…Again

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 27, 2024

The first time this happened, it lasted only three weeks.

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Colorado GOP Alleges Decades of Election Fraud Conspiracies…as Party Boasts Republican Wins

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 27, 2024

The Republican Party’s luncheon featured talks of election rigging, political hangings and FBI brainwashing.

Colorado’s Population Growth Is Years Behind Past Forecasts

Colorado’s Population Growth Is Years Behind Past Forecasts

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 26, 2024

“All they’re talking about is, ‘Oh, my God, there’s so many people moving here, people are flocking to the state.’ But they’re not watching the numbers.”

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Three Colorado Senators Announce Resignations Two Weeks After Being Re-Elected

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 25, 2024

It’s sparked debate on how to handle vacancies in the Colorado Legislature.

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Bird to Take Over Denver’s Dockless E-Scooters, E-Bikes From Lyft

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 22, 2024

Lyft said it would stop operating dockless vehicles. Now Bird is swooping in.

Mayor Mike Johnston listens to a resident.

Denver City Staffer Suing Mayor’s Office Over Lost Promotion, Ties to Election Opponent

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 21, 2024

“You cannot be on both sides of the table,” Jessica Calderon’s boss allegedly told her.

Colorado to Pay $1.5 Million to Website Designer Who Refused to Serve LGBTQ Couples

Colorado to Pay $1.5 Million to Website Designer Who Refused to Serve LGBTQ Couples

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 19, 2024

The state agreed to pay Lorie Smith’s attorneys’ fees after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the web designer last year.

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