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A panhandling sign in Aurora with a panhandler in the background.

Aurora Tried to Redirect Panhandling Donations to a City-Run Charity. Three Years Later, How’s That Going?

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 6, 2025

Data from the city suggests the campaign is struggling to create significant change.

16th Street

Photos: Denver Celebrates 16th Street Reopening

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 4, 2025

Exactly 43 years after it debuted as the 16th Street Mall, this stretch through the heart of downtown hosted another grand reopening.

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Cellphones in Schools: More States Taking Action to Reduce Student Distraction Without Eliminating Tech Access

By Kui Xie and Florence MartinOctober 4, 2025

Colorado and other states are implementing more restrictive policies as psychological concerns rise.

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Providers Work to Overcome Difficulties for Reproductive Health Care Access in Rural Colorado

By Lindsey Toomer, Colorado NewslineOctober 3, 2025

After the federal government cut off Medicaid funding for certain reproductive health care providers, the state stepped in.

Denver South Launches Unique Program to Improve E-Scooter Parking

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 3, 2025

The pilot program in Greenwood Village and Centennial aims to incentivize riders to park in docking stations.

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser

After Evergreen: Colorado’s Safe2Tell Hotline Exists to Prevent the Next Tragedy

By Brendan Joel KelleyOctober 3, 2025

According to the Colorado Attorney General, tips to the school safety hotline have increased over the years.

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CBI Reviewing Hunter S. Thompson’s Death at Widow’s Request, Two Decades Later

CBI Reviewing Hunter S. Thompson’s Death at Widow’s Request, Two Decades Later

By Brendan Joel KelleyOctober 2, 2025

The legendary journalist died in 2005 of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to law enforcement.

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As One Colorado Town Ranks Among Best Small Cities in U.S, Another Hits Rock Bottom

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 2, 2025

One town is in the 99th percentile on a list of the best small cities to live…while the other town is in the bottom 1 percent.

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Hey, Everyone: Look at This Stupid Kia Telluride, Stuck in Telluride

By Thomas MitchellOctober 2, 2025

In the battle of Tellurides, always choose the mountain.

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Luke McCaffrey #11 of the Washington Commanders celebrates a touchdown during the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Can You Smell That? Another McCaffrey Is Starting to Sizzle.

By Thomas MitchellOctober 1, 2025

Think of those poor children of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, who had to grow up playing in the park against the McCaffrey family.

What a Ride: Surprise Colorado Pick for Top Ten Coveted Family-Owned Workplaces

What a Ride: Surprise Colorado Pick for Top Ten Coveted Family-Owned Workplaces

By Brendan Joel KelleyOctober 1, 2025

Yes, it’s Lakeside Amusement Park!

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Colorado Marijuana Recall: Infused Joints, Concentrate Flagged at 30 Dispensaries

By Thomas MitchellOctober 1, 2025

This is the eleventh marijuana recall issued in Colorado this year.

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Denver Pavilions Sold to Downtown Development Authority

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 30, 2025

“Many of us have memories of the Denver Pavilions, whether it was your high school prom dinner, whether it was a first date at the movies, whether it was a great family dinner.”

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Denver Welcomes Several New Dispensaries as Longtime Stores Close

By Thomas MitchellSeptember 30, 2025

New stores opened as summer ended, but some popular dispensaries closed for good.

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Photos: Jailed Activist Calls for Boycotts Amid Push for ICE Release

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 30, 2025

As supporters of Jeanette Vizguerra rallied outside of her detention center, she criticized for-profit phone and commissary services.

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Union Station in Denver

Three Colorado Metros Among U.S. Cities Where Paychecks Go the Furthest

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 30, 2025

For many of us, it’s hard to believe anyone can stretch a paycheck in Denver.

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Latina County Commissioner Reports Agressive ICE Activity Near Steamboat Springs

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 30, 2025

According to Angelica Salinas, ICE agents attempted to box her in after recording their activity. The federal agency denies the report.

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Every Licensed Mushroom Healer, Spa and Clinic in Colorado

September 29, 2025

There are already over twenty healing centers up and running.

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Colorado Leaders Plead for Trump to Assist in Wildfire Recovery

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 29, 2025

The Lee and Elk fires have burned over 152,000 acres in northwestern Colorado.

Colorado Voters to Decide Two Ballot Measures on Free School Meals

Colorado Voters to Decide Two Ballot Measures on Free School Meals

By Chase Woodruff, Colorado NewslineSeptember 29, 2025

Propositions LL and MM are the only statewide issues in the off-year election.

He Was Arrested During His 2022 Congressional Campaign. Now, He’s Going for Governor.

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 29, 2025

Convicted felon Joshua Rodriguez has previously run for city council, mayor, Congress, and even president of the United States.

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Emergency Alerts May Not Reach Those Who Need Them Most in Colorado

By Carson MacPherson-Krutsky, Mary Painter and Melissa Villarreal September 27, 2025

The legislature mandated this study of warning systems.

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