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Denver Pastor and Wife Ordered to Pay $3.4 Million to Crypto Scam Victims

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 16, 2025

The “21st-century false prophets” said God told them to create the worthless cryptocurrency…and to spend investor money on home renovations.

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The Veteran and His Venoms

By Brendan Joel KelleySeptember 16, 2025

Zach Phillips’ healing journey has gone from using cannabis to ayahuasca to snake venoms.

Denver Laid Off Its Parking Magistrates: Here’s What That Means for Disputing Tickets

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 16, 2025

Starting this week, drivers must request in-person hearings to fight parking citations.

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If RTD Can’t Keep the Trains Running on Time, How About Timely Service Alerts?

By Teague BohlenSeptember 16, 2025

“It’s supposed to be automatic. But obviously, something didn’t happen…technology is great when it works, right?”

Mayor Mike Johnston talks to the press.

Mayor Johnston Lays Out 2026 Budget

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 15, 2025

As long as the city’s revenue forecast for next year is accurate, no more layoffs will be needed, Johnston promised.

El Grito 5K Returned, Reviving Chicano Tradition

El Grito 5K Returned, Reviving Chicano Tradition

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 15, 2025

After a five-year hiatus, the run that started thirty years ago is back.

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Yadira Caraveo Drops Out of CD8 Race, Cites “Stigmatization of Mental Health”

Yadira Caraveo Drops Out of CD8 Race, Cites “Stigmatization of Mental Health”

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 12, 2025

The former congresswoman was accused of mistreating staff and attempting to take her own life during her first term.

Superior Farms employees gather outside of the City and County Building to advocate against Denver's proposed slaughterhouse ban.

Dozens of Additional City Jobs Were Eliminated in Wave of Denver Layoffs

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 12, 2025

The mayor’s layoff report did not include 71 positions frozen or cut from the city’s independent agencies and government branches.

police at school shooting site.

Evergreen High School Shooting Suspect “Radicalized by Extremist Network”

By Lindsey Toomer, Colorado NewslineSeptember 12, 2025

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office shared that detail at a press conference September 11; the investigation continues.

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Flying Saucer RV Park Residents Worry Their Housing Is About to Take Off

By Brendan Joel KelleySeptember 12, 2025

“I don’t know where we would go. And, of course, a lot of the other RV owners don’t know where they would go, either.”

Eric Cartman as Charlie Kirk.

South Park Episode Making Fun of Charlie Kirk Pulled After Fatal Shooting

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 11, 2025

After the conservative activist was killed in Utah, a recent episode where Eric Cartman mimics his mannerisms and talking points was pulled.

Evergreen high school

Evergreen High School Shooting Leaves Denver Community Reeling

By Thomas MitchellSeptember 10, 2025

“Honestly, I don’t know if our suspect is old enough to even drive.”

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Charlie Kirk

Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Fatally Shot Ahead of Colorado Visit

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 10, 2025

Shocking video from a “Prove Me Wrong” event in Utah today shows Kirk being shot through the neck while debating students.

Colorado State Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer

Barb Kirkmeyer Joins Race; 34 People Now Running to Be Governor of Colorado

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 10, 2025

From congressmen and state legislators to football stars and reality show contestants, the candidates are…

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Where Is Burnham Yard? What to Know About New Broncos Stadium Site.

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 10, 2025

The team wants its future home to be near the current Empower Field, at Burnham Yard.

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Heavy Hands, Heavier Hearts: After a Shooting That Shook the Community, This Team Fights On

By Garrett FranklinSeptember 10, 2025

A year after his son was slain, gym founder Lumumba Sayers Sr. was charged with killing another man.

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710 Labs Marijuana, Joints Recalled From Over 170 Colorado Dispensaries

By Thomas MitchellSeptember 9, 2025

Over a dozen strains and 172 stores were included in the Marijuana Enforcement Division’s notice.

Two dogs inside a cage in an animal control truck.

Commerce City Couple Charged After Animals, Kids Found in “Deplorable” Conditions

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 9, 2025

The husband and wife face 41 counts combined, including animal cruelty and child abuse.

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A ballot is submitted to a ballot box

Eight Measures to Appear on Denver’s November Ballot: What to Know

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 9, 2025

Denver residents will soon vote on flavored tobacco sales, election reform and nearly one billion dollars of bonds.

A trex waves the American flag during a march.

Protests in Denver: A Day Without Latinos, No Kings Part Two

By Thomas Mitchell and OthersSeptember 9, 2025

Find information on protests and demonstrations around town.

Mexican Consul General in Denver Pável Meléndez Crus speaks in front of the Mexican and American flags.

“Diplomatic Scandal in Denver” Has Mexico Investigating Consulate for Bribery, Sexual Assault

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 8, 2025

Mexican media has been covering a “diplomatic scandal in Denver” as a consul general is accused of bribery and sexual harassment.

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JonBenét Ramsey posing for a school picture.

Ten Things You Need to Know About the JonBenét Ramsey Murder Case

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 8, 2025

Justice could still be on the horizon in the infamous cold case.

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