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An empty courtroom.

Colorado Jury Duty Has No Exemptions for Old Age. That Could Change Soon.

By Hannah MetzgerJanuary 28, 2025

A new bill would let people 72 and older opt out of jury duty, with additional provisions for college students and people who are out of state on business.

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Junk Fees Are Putting Coloradans in Debt. Legislation May Be Coming to Help.

By Catie CheshireJanuary 28, 2025

“This is effectively a hidden and deceptive corporate tax imposed on working people.”

Freshman Republican Wants to Repeal Colorado’s New Cage-Free Eggs, Bag Fee Laws

Freshman Republican Wants to Repeal Colorado’s New Cage-Free Eggs, Bag Fee Laws

By Hannah MetzgerJanuary 27, 2025

Let the political grocery games begin.

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Occupied! East High Debuts an All-Gender Bathroom

By Teague BohlenJanuary 27, 2025

“It’s something that we’re doing in response to what we’re hearing from our community and, most importantly, from our students and what they need and want.”

Denver's City and County Building with a banner showing love to immigrants.

Eight Years Ago, Denver Fought Trump’s Threats Against Immigrants

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 27, 2025

When Trump took office in January 2017, his policies and rhetoric stoked fear in Denver. Just like they’re doing today.

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Reader: I Used to Rely on RTD to Get to Work…Terrible Idea!

By Westword ReadersJanuary 26, 2025

The public has plenty of concerns about metro Denver’s public transportation system.

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Aurora Protesters Brave Cold to Decry Trump Deportation Threats

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 25, 2025

“Our communities in Aurora have been under attack nationally with Operation Aurora rhetoric and pundits taking out of context what really happened here.”

People in front of Union Station

Denver Man Rode Over 4,000 Miles on Lime Scooters and E-Bikes Last Year…in the Morning Alone

By Hannah MetzgerJanuary 24, 2025

That’s like biking from Denver to Durango ten times.

A man holds up rats.

Aurora Closes Edge of Lowry Apartments Amid Kidnapping Charges

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 24, 2025

“This place is not going to get any better. This place is a cancer to the community.”

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What Happened to Colorado’s Famous Mountain Smoke Shacks?

By Herbert FuegoJanuary 24, 2025

Be prepared to track your steps, because you’ll never find one unless you’re willing to venture into the trees.

Wendy's

Denver Police, Bomb Squad Investigate Vehicle Explosion Near Wendy’s

By Justin GoodrumJanuary 24, 2025

Sir, this is a Wendy’s. Please don’t blow up our Frosties.

Longmont Prairie Dogs Likely Headed for Death After HOA Vote

Longmont Prairie Dogs Likely Headed for Death After HOA Vote

By Catie CheshireJanuary 24, 2025

The HOA voted to wait until March 1 to kill the animals, but activists say that’s not enough time to move them.

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Months After Man’s Death, Denver Adjusts Downtown Bike Lane – but Anxiety Lingers

By Hannah MetzgerJanuary 24, 2025

“Somebody’s going to get hurt big time. They don’t seem to be too concerned about that.”

Colorado Bill Aims to Heavily Restrict Legal Weed and Psychedelics, Thin Out Social Equity Funding

Colorado Bill Aims to Heavily Restrict Legal Weed and Psychedelics, Thin Out Social Equity Funding

By Thomas MitchellJanuary 23, 2025

The proposal would prohibit dispensary shoppers under 26 from buying certain products, limit “inhalable marijuana” to a half-gram and ban psilocybin edibles.

Downtown Denver Roasted in Fake Goosebumps Books, Social Abuzz

Downtown Denver Roasted in Fake Goosebumps Books, Social Abuzz

By Jason HellerJanuary 23, 2025

“Ever since COVID it’s a damn ghost town.”

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Southwest Denver Just Got $20 Million to Build a Climate Resiliency Hub

By Catie CheshireJanuary 23, 2025

With the grant plus other funds raised, Commún now has 80 percent of the estimated $40 million needed to renovate the aging building on the Loretto Heights Campus.

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The Coldest Place in the Known Universe Is at the Colorado School of Mines

By Hannah MetzgerJanuary 23, 2025

“The biggest problems that humanity faces…are going to be solved inside this box.”

Two people speak at the Capitol.

Colorado Lawmakers Rally Immigrants Ahead of Expected ICE Deportations

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 22, 2025

Democratic state lawmakers sent a message of solidarity with Latino, Muslim and African immigrant communities as mass deportations loom.

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Why Don’t Ski Resorts Allow Marijuana?

By Herbert FuegoJanuary 22, 2025

Smoking weed on the slopes isn’t uncommon, even if it is banned.

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Data Shows That Denver Really Loves Ball Gags. Boulder Has a Different Kink.

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 22, 2025

The Front Range really loves butt plugs, according to a global sex toy seller.

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Aurora ICE Facility Preparing for Influx as Deportations Loom

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 22, 2025

GEO Group, the for-profit company operating the facility, has invested $70 million to “meet the anticipated requirements” of federal immigration enforcement under Donald Trump.

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Colorado Marijuana Sales Hit Seven-Year Low in 2024

By Thomas MitchellJanuary 22, 2025

Annual marijuana sales haven’t failed to reach $1.5 billion in Colorado since 2016.

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