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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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Young Denver Democrats “Hyped Up” by Kamala Harris’s Debate Performance

Young Denver Democrats “Hyped Up” by Kamala Harris’s Debate Performance

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 11, 2024

“There’s a lot of energy around here that we haven’t seen around a candidate in a long time.”

Lyft to Discontinue Dockless E-Scooters, Explore “Alternatives” in Denver

Lyft to Discontinue Dockless E-Scooters, Explore “Alternatives” in Denver

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 11, 2024

Denver officials don’t know what changes are coming, or when.

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Fourteen Statewide Measures Will Be on Colorado’s November 2024 Ballot

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 10, 2024

The lineup includes seven proposals from the legislature and seven initiated by citizens.

A 25 mph speed limit sign against a blue sky.

Lakewood to Consider Reducing Speed Limits in Neighborhoods

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 7, 2024

“I think everybody is on board with a reduction in speed. Where we are right now is, is it 20 or 25?”

RTD ballot initiatives supporters gather with signs

RTD Asks Voters for Permanent Exemption From TABOR Refunds

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 6, 2024

“If voters don’t take action, there will be a significant cut to funding after next year.”

From top left to bottom right: Helen Beckam, Delorn Fiene, Martin Bustos, Thomas Fowler, Thomas Cristiano, and Lena Dowerman.

Ten Oldest Unsolved Murder Cases in Denver

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 6, 2024

There are 773 open cold cases for homicides in Denver between 1970 and 2017.

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Boebert Gets Grilled on Voting Record, Rebuffs Rematch After First (and Likely Only) Debate

Boebert Gets Grilled on Voting Record, Rebuffs Rematch After First (and Likely Only) Debate

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 3, 2024

“Apparently, she’s feeling that she didn’t do very well if she’s already looking for the second.”

Denver City Hall, aka the City and County Buiding.

Twelve Proposals Make Denver’s November Ballot

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 3, 2024

Slaughterhouses, unions and tax hikes – oh, my.

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Colorado Homeowners Face “New Normal” of Major Insurance Rate Hikes

By Hannah MetzgerAugust 26, 2024

Colorado wildfires have played a part in the state’s dismal insurance situation – but they’re not the largest contributing factor.

Tim Valdez pictured in his electric wheelchair.

Denver Man Paralyzed in E-Scooter Crash Sues Lime Over “Unreasonably Dangerous” Scooters

By Hannah MetzgerAugust 23, 2024

Denver Health had nearly four patient encounters for scooter injuries every day in 2023.

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Denver Students Secure Yurt for School After Suffering Racist Slurs at Council Meeting

By Hannah MetzgerAugust 21, 2024

“A hatred which intended to erode the students’ spirits instead sparked a fire.”

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Voter Pre-Registration Down Among Colorado Teens for First Time in Seven Years

By Hannah MetzgerAugust 21, 2024

Colorado had the highest pre-registration rate for teen voters in the country last year.

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Condo Residents Angry Over “Classist” Parking Policy Favoring Homeowners, Botanic Gardens Visitors

By Hannah MetzgerAugust 19, 2024

From October to January, Botanic Gardens events will force nearby condo residents to park elsewhere for a combined two months.

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Colorado Capitol Removes Ban on Political Apparel After Lawsuit Threat From Pro-Life Advocate

By Hannah MetzgerAugust 14, 2024

This conflict began last year after a right-wing radio host was removed from the Senate gallery for wearing a “Pro-Life U” sweatshirt.

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Mother of Man Killed, Encased in Concrete in Aurora Raising Money to Attend Murder Trial

By Hannah MetzgerAugust 14, 2024

“I want Leroy to see my face. I want him to see the anguish that he’s put us through.”

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What Is Colorado’s New Motorcycle Lane-Filtering Law?

By Hannah MetzgerAugust 13, 2024

Motorcycle riders can now legally pass stopped traffic…in certain cases.

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Man Spotted Firing Bow and Arrow in Downtown Denver

By Hannah MetzgerAugust 9, 2024

No injuries were reported and no arrests have been made, police say.

The mugshot for Jefferson County trail predator suspect Glenn Braden and a screenshot from a trail cam showing him allegedly running naked.

Serial Predator Pleads Guilty to Exposing Himself, Attacking Female Hikers on Jeffco Trails

By Hannah MetzgerAugust 9, 2024

Glenn Braden faces between four and twelve years to life in prison.

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Former Ralphie Handler Convicted of Raping Woman on CU Boulder Field

By Hannah MetzgerAugust 7, 2024

Brennan Pieper is the second CU Boulder mascot handler convicted of sexual assault in eight years.

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Eight Measures Fail to Make Colorado Ballot, Three More Submit Signatures

By Hannah MetzgerAugust 6, 2024

If the signatures are certified, Colorado voters will face fourteen statewide ballot initiatives this November.

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Denver Council Starts Talking About Tackling E-Scooter Violations

By Hannah MetzgerAugust 6, 2024

“We are taking the people’s right-of-way and we are giving it to two private, for-profit companies and we’re getting nothing in return.”

No, a Bear Was Not Spotted in Downtown Denver

No, a Bear Was Not Spotted in Downtown Denver

By Hannah MetzgerAugust 5, 2024

“If it did happen and it was a bear, we would have taken lots of calls about it…but we didn’t take any calls.”

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