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Hannah Metzger

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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Caucuses for Dummies: How Coloradans Choose Primary Candidates

By Hannah MetzgerMarch 5, 2024

Precinct caucuses will be held through Saturday of this week. Here’s how to get involved.

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Presidential Primary for Dummies: How (and Which) Coloradans Can Still Cast Their Ballots

By Hannah MetzgerMarch 5, 2024

“Colorado’s presidential primary system is an example of democracy in action. … Your vote could make the difference, at least in this state.”

Atrocities Pile Up at Colorado Funeral Homes as Legislators Consider New Regulations

Atrocities Pile Up at Colorado Funeral Homes as Legislators Consider New Regulations

By Hannah MetzgerMarch 4, 2024

Miles Harford is not the first Coloradan accused of abandoning bodies and providing fake ashes.

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Erin Ton Breaks Speed Records in Marathon Hike of Manitou Incline

By Hannah MetzgerMarch 1, 2024

The Colorado native climbed up and down the Incline thirteen times in eleven hours and 22 minutes.

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Married at First Sight Recap: Couple Splits on Eve of Decision Day Amid Cheating Rumors

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 29, 2024

Brennan says Emily can’t be mad at him for the alleged cheating because he “saved her life.”

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Colorado Politicos Split Over Proposal for Nonpartisan Primary Elections

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 29, 2024

A Denver man’s new book backs a proposal to make Colorado’s primary elections nonpartisan. Party leaders aren’t too happy about the idea.

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Woman Accused of Plowing a Chrysler Through 16th Street Mall Skips Court

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 27, 2024

A bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of Unique Martinez, who allegedly drove through the 16th Street Mall and then hit a parked car.

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Downtown Residents Frustrated, Afraid Over New Bike Lane: “I Cannot Fall Again”

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 26, 2024

“It’s an accident waiting to happen,” says one resident of the Windsor Condominiums. “Somebody better do something about it.”

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New Petition Reignites Effort to Remove Tigers From Denver’s Downtown Aquarium

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 22, 2024

“Things are going to change this year,” vows the latest activist to take on the aquarium’s long-controversial tiger exhibit.

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Married at First Sight Recap: Cameron Still Hopes to Get Clare Back After Divorce

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 22, 2024

The pair separated after only a month, but Cameron thinks he might still have a shot.

Douglas Bruce Joins Race for Colorado’s 5th Congressional District – but His Reputation Precedes Him

Douglas Bruce Joins Race for Colorado’s 5th Congressional District – but His Reputation Precedes Him

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 20, 2024

Best known for creating the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, his other claims to fame include kicking photographers and felony tax evasion.

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Married at First Sight Recap: Golden Couple Crumbles Less Than Two Weeks From Decision Day

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 15, 2024

Austin will make out with a donkey but he won’t have sex with his wife.

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Meet the Newlyweds Who Tied the Knot During Denver’s Marriage Marathon

Meet the Newlyweds Who Tied the Knot During Denver’s Marriage Marathon

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 14, 2024

Thirteen couples got hitched during the annual Valentine’s Day event. Ten of them told us why.

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Call Me August: Colorado Students Ask Legislators to Let Them Change Their Names in School

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 14, 2024

“We’re trying to ensure that, for trans students and nonbinary students and gender diverse students, school can be a safe place.”

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Wed Alert: Colorado Is One of the Easiest Places to Get Hitched

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 13, 2024

Dozens of couples will say “I do” during Denver’s Marriage Marathon on Valentine’s Day – but there are even easier ways to get married in Colorado.

Do Coloradans Really Think They’re Midwestern? The Results Are In

Do Coloradans Really Think They’re Midwestern? The Results Are In

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 9, 2024

A new poll of 2,000 Coloradans aims to put an end to the debate.

Emily and Brennan pose for a wedding portrait.

Married at First Sight Recap: Emily Hospitalized After ATV Crash During Couples Retreat

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 8, 2024

Emily is the second contestant this season to wind up in the hospital.

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Colorado Has the Most Minor Political Parties in Decades – Meet the Newest One

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 7, 2024

The Forward Party just became the state’s eighth official minor political party.

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Colorado Republican Party Rallies Around Tina Peters – but Some GOP Officials Are Pushing Back

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 6, 2024

“We are praying for you, dear Tina,” state GOP chair Dave Williams wrote in advance of the disgraced former Mesa County clerk’s February 9 trial, now postponed until July.

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Airbnb Owners Have Big Reservations About Proposed Property Tax Increase

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 6, 2024

“They’re rallying everybody around a bill that functionally doesn’t exist anymore,” says the bill’s sponsor, who’ll see opponents at the Capitol today.

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Aurora Man Trapped Inside of Garbage Truck, Found Injured but Alive

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 2, 2024

He’s at least the fourth person in the country to end up stuck in a garbage truck this year.

Senate Minority Leader Paul Lundeen climbing out a window in the Senate.

Paul Lundeen Every Day: A Step Toward Bipartisanship (and Levity) at the Colorado Capitol

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 2, 2024

“I see Paul Lundeen every day, so maybe everyone should.”

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