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Famous criminals buried in Colorado

By Hannah MetzgerMay 24, 2026

From a cannibal to a mass murderer, here’s where you can pay your (dis)respects to some of the state’s most detestable dead.

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One week before prison release, Tina Peters shows how remorseful she is

By Thomas MitchellMay 22, 2026

“They are attacking the governor for showing mercy, and they have put a bullseye on a 70-year-old, nonviolent, first-time offender.”

A man works inside of a lab at the Denver Crime Laboratory.

Disgraced Colorado crime analyst’s case review is six months delayed. No one will say why

By Hannah MetzgerMay 22, 2026

The crime lab was expected to release results in November, after re-examining over 1,300 Denver sexual assault cases handled by the CBI.

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Did Colorado get enough rain and snow to end Denver’s drought?

By Sage KelleyMay 22, 2026

Denver saw more rain in the last two weeks than it has in five months.

A man in a down jacket with the Colorado logo.

Colorado Democrats vote to censure Polis over Tina Peters commutation

By Chase Woodruff, Colorado NewslineMay 21, 2026

Some party members have called for impeachment.

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Denver man was nearly crushed to death after sleeping in dumpster, lawsuit says

By Sage KelleyMay 21, 2026

At least two suspected deaths have occurred this year in Colorado under similar circumstances.

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Donald Trump keeps shitting on Colorado Republicans (and they keep taking it)

By Hannah MetzgerMay 21, 2026

Trump called Lauren Boebert a weak-minded carpetbagger. She’s still singing his praises.

Mike Johnston homelessness

Denver mayor boasts historical homelessness decline

By Sage KelleyMay 20, 2026

Johnston called it the “largest drop in any city in American history.”

Wanda James sues fellow CU regents, demands end to longest-ever sanctions

By Hannah MetzgerMay 20, 2026

Her punishment for opposing a “racist” marijuana campaign is months longer than the last sanctions against a regent who verbally abused women.

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Tina Peters will be released from Colorado prison June 1. Where will she go?

By Lindsey Toomer, Colorado NewslineMay 20, 2026

A parole board must approve conditions for the election denier before she is released.

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Taiwan sponsored the Colfax Marathon last weekend … Why?

By Sage KelleyMay 19, 2026

Taiwan’s history with Colorado has been fairly rich over the last decade.

Colorado lawyer was so good at suing landlords, he made a firm out of it

By Sage KelleyMay 19, 2026

“There aren’t a lot of people doing this. Let’s cut through that and not hide behind names.”

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Denver Parks & Rec has big hopes for Cap Hill

By Thomas MitchellMay 19, 2026

Plans include an amphitheater, movie lawn and 75-foot slide at Gov’s Park, and renovations at a smaller park nearby.

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Cannabis calendar: High tea and summer showcases

By Westword StaffMay 18, 2026

Relax or get after it, all with a little help from the plant.

Two men hit bongs at the counter of a now-closed cannabis lounge in Denver.

Push for cannabis pop-up events extinguished in Colorado

By Thomas MitchellMay 18, 2026

The bill lacked support from a critical area: the weed industry.

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Brrrrr: What’s the latest recorded snowfall in Denver?

By Patricia CalhounMay 18, 2026

With snow now falling in the foothills, could it land in the city?

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Governor Jared Polis Grants Clemency to Tina Peters

By Patricia CalhounMay 15, 2026

The former Mesa County Clerk was convicted of a security breach in her own office. Now, her sentence has been cut in half.

Runners take off under a banner reading "Colfax Marathon"

Colfax Marathon: Starting Times, Routes and Road Closures

By Brendan Joel KelleyMay 15, 2026

Colfax Marathon weekend — and the road closures and chaos that come with it — is here.

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A Rio Grande Motor Way bus drives by the Colorado State Capitol in the 1920s or '30s.

Historic Denver Bus Depots Headed Toward Landmark Designation

By Thomas MitchellMay 15, 2026

The Federal Garage Buildings have a rich history and potential for the future, according to preservationists.

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Recess Is Canceled: Denver Anti-Vaxxer Dating Event Pushed Out After Controversy

By Sage KelleyMay 14, 2026

Unjected will move to the Grizzly Rose.

Residents put sticky notes on a map of Colorado Boulevard at CDOT's open house for the new Bus Rapid Transit project on May 13, 2026.

Yup, Another BRT Construction Project Is Coming to Denver

By Sage KelleyMay 14, 2026

Take a deep breath.

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AI, Guns and ICE: 10 Bills Passed by Colorado Lawmakers That You Should Know About

By Hannah MetzgerMay 14, 2026

Legislators voted on over 600 bills this year.

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