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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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From top left to bottom right: Peter Sonski, Claudia De la Cruz, Chris Garrity, Brian Anthony Perry, Bill Frankel, Shiva Ayyadurai.

Meet the Six Write-In Candidates Running for President in Colorado

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 4, 2024

They know they won’t win. Here’s why they’re running anyway.

Colorado Ballot Measures Could Change Bail, Parole Eligibility

Colorado Ballot Measures Could Change Bail, Parole Eligibility

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 1, 2024

Prop 128 increases minimum prison time for some violent crimes. Amendment I removes the right to bail in first-degree murder cases.

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Colorado Ballot Measure Aims to Remove Ban on Gay Marriage From State Constitution

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 30, 2024

If Amendment J passes, there will be additional protections in case federal precedent changes, according to proponents.

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Here Are Denver’s Most Popular Halloween Costumes This Year

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 29, 2024

It’s not too late to avoid a basic costume before Halloween on Thursday.

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Street Floods Hours After Denver Water Celebrates Progress of Construction Project

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 29, 2024

Officials showered the construction site with compliments before the actual shower began.

An illustration of blue and red hands putting ballots inside of a ballot box.

Proposition 131 Explained: Colorado’s Open Primary and Ranked Choice Voting Proposal

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 25, 2024

One ballot measure could reshape most of Colorado’s elections.

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Leader of Denver Airport Car Theft Ring Sentenced to Twenty Years in Prison

Leader of Denver Airport Car Theft Ring Sentenced to Twenty Years in Prison

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 25, 2024

“We hope this shows as a clear statement that crime in Colorado will not be left ignored.”

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Right to School Choice: What Would Colorado’s Amendment 80 Do?

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 24, 2024

Proponents say the measure maintains the status quo, but opponents fear it will lead to massive changes for public schools.

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Colorado Women Used This Word to Describe Dating Men in the State

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 23, 2024

Colorado was one of just 22 states in which women used a negative word to describe the men. And this one hurt.

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What Is a Veterinary Professional Associate? Colorado’s Proposition 129 Explained

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 22, 2024

The ballot measure has divided Colorado’s animal-care industry and politicians across the aisle.

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Colorado Amendment 79: Abortion Rights Ballot Measure Explained

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 18, 2024

The initiative in Colorado, Amendment 79, asks voters to enshrine the right to abortion in the state constitution.

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Colorado Teacher of the Year Wants to Mend Students Through Education

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 17, 2024

“Students are carrying so many adult issues on their shoulders. On their social media feeds, they are seeing wars, they are hearing of calamities. And they have fewer real-life, in-person connections.”

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A billboard reads, "Denver slaughterhouse ban hurts dog meat farmers, ElwoodDogMeat.com/no309" with illustrations of a wiener dog running from a piece of steak. At the bottom, it says, "If this fake ad bothers you, ask yourself why."

Is There a Dog Meat Farm in Denver? Billboard From Vegan Activist Satirizes Slaughterhouse Debate

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 16, 2024

The billboard is intended to make people confront their explanations for eating meat, according to the woman behind it.

The Viral Orbeez Dog Is From Colorado (and Don’t Worry, He’s Okay)

The Viral Orbeez Dog Is From Colorado (and Don’t Worry, He’s Okay)

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 12, 2024

A video of Orion pooping rainbow beads got over 86 million views – but that’s not all vets found in his stomach.

Denver Is the Top City for Public Sex, Survey Finds

Denver Is the Top City for Public Sex, Survey Finds

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 11, 2024

Over half of Denver respondents admitted to doing the dirty in public parks, nature trails or wooded areas.

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The Hellish Process of Renewing a Vehicle Registration in Colorado

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 10, 2024

As Denver police crack down on expired license plates, I renewed mine 27 months past due (and got out of paying the late fee).

I Survived Elitch Gardens’ 24-Hour Coffin Challenge. Here’s What it Was Like.

I Survived Elitch Gardens’ 24-Hour Coffin Challenge. Here’s What it Was Like.

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 8, 2024

I ate bugs, free-fell from 150 feet, slept through clown attacks and much more.

Supreme Court Justice Faces Recusal Calls Over Ties to Colorado’s Richest Man

Supreme Court Justice Faces Recusal Calls Over Ties to Colorado’s Richest Man

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 4, 2024

Neil Gorsuch is once again facing public scrutiny for his relationship with billionaire Philip Anschutz.

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Denver Woman Gets Probation, Community Service for Attack Against Young Skateboarders

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 3, 2024

The altercation went viral on social media over the summer, prompting donations and support for one of the children involved.

Denver to Become Epicenter for Sex Enthusiasts in October

Denver to Become Epicenter for Sex Enthusiasts in October

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 2, 2024

Let your freak flag fly a mile high at two major sex conventions this month.

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Growing Up in Aurora: Beyond the Headlines

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 2, 2024

My hometown has been burdened by a negative reputation for all my life. But there’s much more to Aurora.

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Grave Concerns: Five People Will Be Shut in Coffins for 24 Hours at Elitch Gardens

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 1, 2024

You can watch the contestants suffer on stage this Saturday.

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