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a fence and banner announce the beginning of construction and the closure of portions at Governor's Park

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.

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.

bike covered in snow , chained to signpost on the street

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.

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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Boulder County Wants Goats to Help Fight Wildfires

By Thomas MitchellMay 13, 2026

They’ll eat anything, right?

a jar of marijuana spills out on the table

Marijuana Recall Hits Fort Collins Dispensary

By Thomas MitchellMay 13, 2026

The flagged products were sold between January and April, according to state officials.

Republican Candidates Sue to Block Unaffiliated Voters From Participating in June Primary

Republican Candidates Sue to Block Unaffiliated Voters From Participating in June Primary

By Lindsey Toomer, Colorado NewslineMay 13, 2026

More than half of Colorado’s registered voters are unaffiliated.

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Shingles Mixer: Anti-Vaxxer Dating Gathering In Denver

By Hannah MetzgerMay 12, 2026

A dating app for the unvaccinated wanted to kick off its multi-state tour at Recess Beer Garden. That location is off, but the event’s still on.

Jeffco Superintendent Tracy Dorland

Jeffco Superintendent Stepping Down After Slew of Controversies

By Sage KelleyMay 12, 2026

Tracy Dorland announced her resignation after years of issues in the district.

How Denver Scored One of the Country’s Great Public Golf Courses, 100-Year-Old-Wellshire

By David DubersteinMay 12, 2026

“Its history not only helps to tell golf’s story, but also reflects the growth and optimism of our young and growing city.”

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Both Colorado Data Center Bills Rejected in Final Days of 2026 Legislative Session

By Chase Woodruff, Colorado NewslineMay 12, 2026

Lawmakers failed to compromise after nearly a year of negotiations, intense lobbying activity and many hours of public hearings.

Suncor burning

Why Was Suncor Smoking Yesterday?

By Sage KelleyMay 12, 2026

According to Colorado’s only oil refinery, a power outage caused the smoke.

Lauren Boebert Says “Demonic” Forces Are Behind UFO Activity

By Hannah MetzgerMay 11, 2026

“This is in the Bible,” the congresswoman said, blaming the aerial phenomena on portals, fallen angels and the Nephilim.

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Veo Scooters Were Supposed to Stop Illegal Sidewalk Riding. They Haven’t…Yet

By Hannah MetzgerMay 11, 2026

Veo’s sidewalk-detection technology is a big reason the company was chosen to take over for Lime and Bird. So…what gives?

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Governor Polis Signs $46.8 Billion State Budget

By Sara Wilson, Colorado NewslineMay 11, 2026

“This is a zero-sum game. A dollar here is a dollar less over there.”

White House Wants to Vet Powerful AI Models for Risks

White House Wants to Vet Powerful AI Models for Risks

By Ahmed HamzaMay 10, 2026

A Colorado computer scientist explains why AI safety is so difficult.

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A man signs his marriage license during Denver's annual marriage marathon event in 2025.

Proposed Child Marriage Ban Adds Exemption for Age Gaps of Up to Ten Years

By Hannah MetzgerMay 8, 2026

“Who wrote this amendment, Jeffrey Epstein?”

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