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Walmart at 10400 East Colfax Avenue in Aurora, Colorado.

Walmart to Close Aurora Store Rated Among Worst in the Country

By Hannah MetzgerMay 16, 2024

The grocery store was recently ranked the sixth-worst in the United States and the third-worst in Colorado.

Children selling lemonade at night market

Free Summer Program Will Turn Aurora and Denver Teens Into Business Owners

By Hannah MetzgerMay 14, 2024

The eight-week program teaches youth how to start and run businesses or non-profits.

a food cart

Mayor Unveils $500 Million Plan to Revitalize Downtown Without Raising Taxes

By Catie CheshireMay 9, 2024

Right now the Downtown Development Authority can only help Union Station. The mayor wants to free up its resources.

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Renderings of Urban Peak's "Mothership" homeless shelter

Urban Peak Loses Wage Theft Appeal, Must Give Millions to Underpaid Workers

By Chris PerezMay 1, 2024

The homeless youth service provider will have to dole out an estimated $2 million after losing a wage theft appeal hearing.

old hotel in mountains

State Entity Could Own the Stanley Hotel and Future Horror Movie Museum

By Catie CheshireApril 5, 2024

Plans to sell the iconic Estes Park hotel to an Arizona nonprofit fell through, but a state entity could purchase the property if lawmakers agree on funding.

Workers up on an electric pole.

Colorado PUC Won’t Investigate Xcel Overcharging Complaint

By Catie CheshireApril 2, 2024

The utility denies that customers in non-franchised areas of Colorado are paying into a fund they can’t access, while Xcel collects interest.

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Most Expensive Houses for Sale in Metro Denver Now

Most Expensive Houses for Sale in Metro Denver Now

By Michael RobertsApril 1, 2024

With Russell Wilson’s Cherry Hills home off the market, here are the priciest homes for sale on April 1. No foolin’.

Renderings of Urban Peak's "Mothership" homeless shelter

Urban Peak Accused of Wage Theft During Construction of New Homeless Shelter

By Chris PerezMarch 29, 2024

The Denver Auditor’s Office has accused Urban Peak of paying workers the wrong prevailing wages for the construction of its new 66,000-square-foot “Mothership” shelter.

Santa Fe Arts District in Denver

License to Sell: City Pushing Permits on First Friday Sidewalk Vendors

By Catie CheshireMarch 25, 2024

Officials don’t want to issue citations but worry about pedestrian and traffic safety if vendors continue setting up tables without proper permits.

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Todd Romero Loses Discrimination Lawsuit Against Altitude TV

Todd Romero Loses Discrimination Lawsuit Against Altitude TV

By Michael RobertsMarch 15, 2024

“It’s hard going up against the 112th-richest man in the world. Basically, I brought a knife to a gunfight.”

The Brown Palace Hotel.

Laid-Off Staffers Say They’ve Been Royally Screwed by Company Operating the Brown Palace

By Bennito L. KeltyMarch 14, 2024

The last of the bellmen and doormen at the iconic hotel will be laid off on March 15, without severance.

The outside of a brick bar

Developers Commit to Keeping the Dark Horse – in a Different Spot

By Catie CheshireMarch 12, 2024

Boulder residents were worried their favorite bar would be destroyed, but the developer’s plan now includes a new home for the Dark Horse.

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Workers up on an electric pole.

Group Files Complaint Alleging Xcel Overcharges Certain Customers

By Catie CheshireMarch 8, 2024

Those in non-franchised areas of Colorado could be paying into a construction fund they can’t access, according to a consumer protection group.

Troy Renck Upgrades <i>Post</i> After <i>Gazette</i> Poaches Mark Kiszla

Troy Renck Upgrades Post After Gazette Poaches Mark Kiszla

By Michael RobertsMarch 1, 2024

“In these jobs, we all have ego. You don’t become a writer or a columnist without it. So the competition is real, and I welcome this opportunity with eyes wide open.”

Raj Sharan, Ousted Exec at The Fan, Rebrands Himself as Roger, Goes Country

Raj Sharan, Ousted Exec at The Fan, Rebrands Himself as Roger, Goes Country

By Michael RobertsFebruary 29, 2024

“I just thought it would be fun to go by ‘Roger’ on the show. And since people say ‘Rog’ is short for ‘Roger,’ it’s not a huge deal either way.”

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Jeff Hunt Resigns From Centennial Institute After Starting New KNUS Radio Show

Jeff Hunt Resigns From Centennial Institute After Starting New KNUS Radio Show

By Michael RobertsFebruary 28, 2024

“To all those who joined in the fight to advance Christian, conservative values – thank you. It’s time to saddle up and ride!”

A person holds a poster while picketing.

Who’s Leo? Alamo Drafthouse Employees File Labor Complaints as They Wait for Union Election

By Catie CheshireFebruary 22, 2024

“The employer has required employees to participate in captive audience meetings to discourage unionization.”

two men hosting radio show

Jeff Hunt and Bill Thorpe on Politics, Faith and the Taylor Swift Tie to New KNUS Show

By Michael RobertsFebruary 19, 2024

“Bill is the independent thinker, and I’m the rock-ribbed, MAGA-loving conservative,” says Hunt.

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A man rides a bike through Mexico City

Special Delivery: Denver’s Bike Messengers, Including the North American Champ, Keep the Wheels Turning

By Catie CheshireFebruary 15, 2024

“I know virtually everyone on the streets here, and I know people who used to be on the streets.”

Dead Alert: Checking Into the Stanley Hotel History, Sale and Grandpa Bredo’s New Home

Dead Alert: Checking Into the Stanley Hotel History, Sale and Grandpa Bredo’s New Home

By Catie CheshireFebruary 13, 2024

“It has always drained my wallet, but it’s given back in threefold, tenfold, and they’re never going to build another Stanley.”

Congressman Jason Crow speaks to business owners.

Havana Street Business Owners Urge Jason Crow to Help With Homelessness, Theft, Worker Shortages

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 29, 2024

“If you think of Havana Street, it’s diversity on display. It’s the best of what makes America America.You can walk twenty feet and discover a whole new culture.”

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A large red-brick home.

Preservation Commission Rejects Application to Landmark Park Hill Property, Owner Still Peeved

By Catie CheshireJanuary 25, 2024

“There needs to be a much higher bar for an application to be filed against a homeowner’s wishes.”

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