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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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Four Films by Coloradans in the Running for Fifteen Academy Awards

By Hannah MetzgerMarch 1, 2025

Brady Corbet, who grew up in Glenwood Springs, directed The Brutalist with Adrien Brody.

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Colorado Pet Rescue’s License Suspended After Four Puppies Euthanized

By Hannah MetzgerMarch 1, 2025

The rescue says it’s being politically targeted, but this isn’t the first time.

Competing Democrats Emerge in Race to Become Colorado’s Next Attorney General

Competing Democrats Emerge in Race to Become Colorado’s Next Attorney General

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 27, 2025

Boulder District Attorney Michael Dougherty and former House speaker Crisanta Duran both launched campaigns this week.

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Proposed Colorado Law Would Recognize Transgender, Nonbinary Identities on Death Certificates

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 27, 2025

“The respect we fight for in life will not disappear the moment we pass.”

This Denver Suburb Is One of the Top Relocation Destinations in the U.S.

This Denver Suburb Is One of the Top Relocation Destinations in the U.S.

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 25, 2025

The Colorado town is having a moment, landing on several national best-city rankings.

National Parks Lost 1,000 Employees in a Decade. Trump Did the Same in a Day.

National Parks Lost 1,000 Employees in a Decade. Trump Did the Same in a Day.

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 21, 2025

“Parks are the face of our country. Unfortunately, they’re going to be reflecting chaos.”

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Sixteen-Year-Old Colorado Magician Competes on Penn & Teller: Fool Us Reality Show

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 20, 2025

“This is it,” Liam Abner says. “Magic is going to be my life.”

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Even MAGA Voters Oppose Cuts to National Parks and Forest Services, Poll Finds

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 20, 2025

Voters “weren’t factoring in some of the changes that we’re seeing now” when they picked Donald Trump as president, pollster says.

Suspects Arrested in Attack on Denver Protesters

Suspects Arrested in Attack on Denver Protesters

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 19, 2025

David Halverson and an unidentified juvenile male are being investigated for attempted bias-motivated crime.

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Trump Law Firm Targets University of Colorado Boulder in “DEI” Free Speech Lawsuit

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 18, 2025

CU officials met with a student after her classmates complained of offensive remarks about race and the LGBTQ community. She’s taking them to federal court.

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Proposed Colorado Law Would Cut Base Wages for Denver’s Tipped Employees

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 17, 2025

The law is meant to help struggling restaurants “stop the bleeding.” Critics argue it shifts the pain onto struggling workers.

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Map: Ten Whitest Zip Codes in Denver

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 14, 2025

Denver’s racial diversity varies widely based on the area; the white populations of zip codes range from 24 to 88 percent.

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Colorado Senator Fears Trump Will “Intimidate” Republicans Into Federal Funding Freeze

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 14, 2025

Frozen grants include money for Colorado wildfire risk reduction, energy efficiency and conservation projects, according to Senator Michael Bennet.

Jefferson County GOP Elects Ex-Reality TV Star, Convicted Felon as Party Chair

Jefferson County GOP Elects Ex-Reality TV Star, Convicted Felon as Party Chair

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 13, 2025

Rich Wyatt went from the small screen to the big house. Now, the infamous local legend is taking a swing at politics.

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Video: Denver Protesters Attacked With Glass Bottles, Nazi Salutes

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 11, 2025

No arrests have been made, but a video of the incident has gone viral on social media.

National Election-Denying Group Calls for Jared Polis to Pardon Tina Peters

National Election-Denying Group Calls for Jared Polis to Pardon Tina Peters

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 7, 2025

Donald Trump can’t come to her rescue.

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Colorado Legislators Vote to Keep Ten-Cent Fee on Paper Bags

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 7, 2025

Democrats rejected a Republican-sponsored proposal to repeal the new fee.

New Pitch-a-Friend Event to Connect Gen X Singles Via PowerPoint Presentations

New Pitch-a-Friend Event to Connect Gen X Singles Via PowerPoint Presentations

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 7, 2025

The March 4 dating experience is exclusively for people aged 44 to sixty.

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Over 25 Years After Triple Murder, Westminster Police Are Breaking New Ground in Case

Over 25 Years After Triple Murder, Westminster Police Are Breaking New Ground in Case

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 5, 2025

Police are re-processing vehicles and evidence from the crime scene, and they recently got a new hit in the 1999 cold case.

Car Crashes Into Meadowlark Bar Day After Larimer Street Reopens to Vehicle Traffic

Car Crashes Into Meadowlark Bar Day After Larimer Street Reopens to Vehicle Traffic

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 4, 2025

The crash occurred two blocks from the former pedestrian-only area.

Dayna McTavish stands on stage during a prior performance of Dating is a Dumpster Fire.

Dating Is a Dumpster Fire: Comedy Show Highlights Horrors of Dating for Valentine’s Day

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 4, 2025

Denver’s struggling singles find solace in their suffering with Dayna McTavish.

Manny Rutinel and Gabe Evans

Colorado State Rep Manny Rutinel Is Running for Gabe Evans’s Congress Seat

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 3, 2025

Let’s see how the politicians compare.

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