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Jeffco Public Schools

Another ex-Jeffco Public Schools worker arrested on sex abuse charges

By Sage KelleyJune 24, 2026

There have been nine similar investigations into people working for the district since 2023.

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (left) and Palantir Technologies Chairman Peter Thiel.

Jared Polis denies involvement in Peter Thiel’s secretive Dialog society, despite name drop

By Hannah MetzgerJune 23, 2026

The governor was featured in a directory leaked from Dialog’s website.

Parks and Rec

Denver Parks & Recreation relaunches strategic survey to help plan future initiatives

By Sage KelleyJune 23, 2026

The survey was paused after a shooting at the Montbello rec center.

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psilocybin mushrooms presented on plates.

Psychedelic activists launch referendum to reverse part of new law that restricts sharing

By Brendan Joel KelleyJune 23, 2026

If successful, the referendum would appear in front of voters in November — but time is running out.

Predator Poachers Longmont

Longmont police arrest suspect after child predator hunters video

By Sage KelleyJune 22, 2026

Police arrested a man after a viral “sting” video earlier this month.

Westminster city hall

What’s the correct pronunciation of ‘Westminster’?

By Sage KelleyJune 22, 2026

We hate to break it to you, but you might be saying it wrong.

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District 1 Congressional candidate speak at a forum on June 19, 2026.

DeGette spars with challengers Kiros, James in final Colorado 1st District candidate forum

By Chase Woodruff, Colorado NewslineJune 22, 2026

The 15-term Denver Democrat is facing a primary challenge from the party’s left wing.

Teenage rebellion: 16-year-old wants Colorado to secede from US

By Hannah MetzgerJune 18, 2026

A Boulder teen is leading ballot proposals to make Colorado an independent nation.

Coors Field in downtown Denver, home of the Colorado Rockies

$3 Beers at Coors Field: Not a myth!

By Benjamin NeufeldJune 18, 2026

It’s true, but there’s a catch.

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Photo of the Cactus Motel, a closed hotel in Aurora, by John Margolies.

A Colorado road trip back in time, with photographer John Margolies

By Thomas MitchellJune 17, 2026

Let’s travel through Colorado — and into the ’80s.

Arapahoe County Courthouse

Colorado criminal cases dismissed at higher rate when prosecutors face heavier workloads

By Rebecca DunleaJune 17, 2026

Research shows that when active caseloads are higher, dismissal rates rise to compensate for fewer plea deals.

University of Colorado Boulder campus

CU Boulder sued for ending ‘Email for Life’ program

By Hannah MetzgerJune 17, 2026

A CU law graduate is leading the effort against his alma mater.

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city in Lakewood

Lakewood zoning saga continues, with promises to collaborate

By Sage KelleyJune 16, 2026

“There remains an overabundance of discretionary power.”

Trans fight club, self-defense classes build confidence and community

Trans fight club, self-defense classes build confidence and community

By Hannah MetzgerJune 16, 2026

“I had to fight just to create this space where I could compete. … When I get in the ring, that’s the easy part.”

A rideshare driver drives down the street In a big city

​Federal measure could undermine rideshare safety laws, state legislators say

By Sara Wilson, Colorado NewslineJune 16, 2026

According to state lawmakers, including one from Colorado, the bill would make it “effectively impossible” to hold rideshare companies accountable for sexual assault.

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Hasan Piker sits on a panel during a political conference

Who canceled Hasan Piker’s Denver rally with Melat Kiros?

By Hannah MetzgerJune 15, 2026

Kiros blames her opponent, Diana DeGette. The congresswoman says she wouldn’t stop Kiros from making the “mistake” of campaigning with Piker.

ufo or flying potato

Latest document dump includes half-baked UFO sighting over Colorado

By Patricia CalhounJune 15, 2026

This spud’s for you!

kid plays in splash fountains

Data centers, golf courses and fountains: Denver water restrictions, explained

By Hannah MetzgerJune 15, 2026

In the thick of a statewide drought emergency, what’s with all the water use?

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Eagle high school mascot on a football field

District says 61 boys the Trump administration found on girls’ sports rosters were mascots, managers

By Melanie Asmar, Chalkbeat ColoradoJune 13, 2026

“Some teams had male managers, trainers, or mascots — not athletes.”

Eric Clopper Intact Global circumcision conference

Lawsuit wants male circumcisions outlawed in Colorado

By Sage KelleyJune 12, 2026

Plaintiffs argue that a state law banning female genital cutting but not male circumcision violates the state’s 1972 Equal Rights Amendment.

Denver Public Schools Superintendent Alex Marrero listens to students at a school board meeting

Denver Superintendent Alex Marrero is a candidate for top schools job in Miami

By Melanie Asmar, Chalkbeat ColoradoJune 12, 2026

“Regardless of the outcome of the Miami-Dade superintendent selection, my commitment to leading Denver Public Schools, our students, staff, families, and the important work ahead remains unchanged.”

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Lindsey-Flanigan Courthouse

Shooter of Denver guitarist convicted of second-degree murder

By Sage KelleyJune 11, 2026

Patrick Lee Apostol shot and killed Zackary Smith in 2020.

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