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One River North apartment complex behind train track in Denver

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.

Jared Polis, John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet

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.

A man commiserates.

Colorado Foreign Aid Workers Lose Jobs, Payment Assurances After USAID Shutdown

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 13, 2025

Colorado foreign aid professionals say DOGE’s dismantling of USAID has destroyed careers, halted payment for their work and leaves humanitarian projects dead in the water.

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Striking king soopers workers

King Soopers Workers Continue Strike Despite Freezing Temps, Kroger Lawsuit

By Catie CheshireFebruary 13, 2025

“I go home and I’ll cook a big pot of soup and bring it out when most everybody’s here and good and tired and drained, so at least they’re full.”

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.

A man speaks.

Mike Johnston Pitches “Vibrant Denver” Bonds to Improve City Infrastructure

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 12, 2025

The mayor wants Denver residents to suggest improvement projects, and then vote in November for bonds to fund them.

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brown eyes

Why Does Smoking Weed Irritate My Contacts?

By Herbert FuegoFebruary 12, 2025

“I’ve started wearing contacts, but every time I smoke weed my eyes get really irritated, and the contacts often fall out.”

A man poses.

Aurora’s New Councilmember Is a Refugee Who’s Tough on Immigration

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 12, 2025

“A lot of immigrants in the Ethiopian community are conservative, so they feel like the community needs to be more protected when it comes to crime.”

Tubers on the South Platte River in Denver

Latest Denver Spring Forecast Released: Here’s What to Expect

By Catie CheshireFebruary 12, 2025

Denver and Colorado were predicted to see a snowier winter than usual, which has held true so far – but that could flip this spring.

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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.

A football player wearing a black jersey drinks from an orange-capped water bottle.

Colorado Universities Say They’re Behind the Ball in NIL, Need Help From Lawmakers

By Catie CheshireFebruary 11, 2025

Colorado universities could soon pay athletes directly, but a state bill proposing that also wants to hide those records from the public.

Lauren Boebert laughs

Lauren Boebert Seen Taking Late-Night Cab Ride with Kid Rock

By Catie CheshireFebruary 11, 2025

The Colorado congresswoman and Trump-supporting musician were recently spotted hopping into a late-night cab together.

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Man smells marijuana inside of dispensary

Take a Ride on This Cannabis-Friendly Black History Tour of Denver

By Taylor HonoreFebruary 11, 2025

After a trip to the dispensary, guests are chauffeured in a mobile cannabis lounge to the Welton corridor, where dozens of Black-owned businesses once thrived.

John Fabbricatore

Former ICE Director and MMA Fighter Leading New Immigration Enforcement Group

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 11, 2025

“It will encompass some people who are not committing crimes, but at the end of the day it will improve on our legal immigration system.”

A lunar halo seen from Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Why You Saw a Ring Around the Moon in Denver Sunday Night

By Abigail BlissFebruary 10, 2025

Lunar halos often indicate a storm system is rolling in.

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A boy waives a flag among protesters.

Protesters Return to Denver to Decry ICE, Deportations

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 10, 2025

Thousands gathered at the Colorado State Capitol on Saturday to denounce recent ICE raids.

The brick exterior and large red retail sign at King Soopers in Denver

You’d Better Shop Around: King Soopers Stores We’ll Miss During the Strike

By Westword StaffFebruary 8, 2025

From Speer to the southern ‘burbs, we were always excited to find what was in store. But until the picketing ends – no more.

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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whole foods paper grocery bag

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.

Crested Butte strike banner

Crested Butte Lift Maintenance Workers Authorize Strike if Agreement Can’t be Reached

By Catie CheshireFebruary 7, 2025

Workers say low wages lead to high turnover, which leads to safety issues.

A woman raises a flag.

Anti-ICE Rally to Follow Fifty State Protest in Denver

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 7, 2025

Another protest is coming to the State Capitol today. Here’s what to know.

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Jars of weed at dispensary

Colorado Sees Fourth Marijuana Recall in Less Than a Month

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 6, 2025

Not off to a hot start this year.

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