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Teacher in auditorium with her students

Colorado Teacher of the Year Wants to Mend Students Through Education

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 17, 2024

“Students are carrying so many adult issues on their shoulders. On their social media feeds, they are seeing wars, they are hearing of calamities. And they have fewer real-life, in-person connections.”

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Prop JJ Asks Voters to Move More Sports Gambling Revenue Toward Water Projects

By Catie CheshireOctober 17, 2024

Sports betting is predicted to make Colorado over $31 million this year, but the state’s water program is cut off at $29 million.

Mateos Alvarez runs the Dayton Day Labor Center.

Aurora Nonprofits Worried That City Council Migrant Investigation “Puts a Target on Our Backs”

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 16, 2024

Led by Danielle Jurinsky, councilmembers want to determine how many immigrants Denver sent the city through nonprofits…and which nonprofits helped.

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Denver’s Civic Center Park Is Set to Undergo Major Transformation in 2025

By Catie CheshireOctober 16, 2024

A 180-degree turn for the Greek Amphitheater is just part of the plan to overhaul Civic Center Park.

A billboard reads, "Denver slaughterhouse ban hurts dog meat farmers, ElwoodDogMeat.com/no309" with illustrations of a wiener dog running from a piece of steak. At the bottom, it says, "If this fake ad bothers you, ask yourself why."

Is There a Dog Meat Farm in Denver? Billboard From Vegan Activist Satirizes Slaughterhouse Debate

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 16, 2024

The billboard is intended to make people confront their explanations for eating meat, according to the woman behind it.

A car has no license plates.

Police Cracking Down on Expired License Plates in November

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 15, 2024

For the third time this year, the Denver Police Department is targeting expired license plates after “vocalized frustrations.”

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Woman takes weed dab

Where Are the Cannabis Cafes in Colorado?

By Herbert FuegoOctober 15, 2024

“I just bought a THC soda at a movie theater in Minnesota, and other states are passing laws allowing cannabis cafes.”

Man with pony tail sits on couch

Learn All About Psychedelics During Shane Mauss’s Comedy Special at Meow Wolf

By Toni TrescaOctober 15, 2024

Comedian Shane Mauss brings his psychedelic-themed comedy show A Better Trip to Meow Wolf Denver on October 20, which caters to both seasoned psychonauts and curious newcomers.

Man with hat speaks on microphone at protest

Kilyn Lewis Family Wants State Action After DA Declines Charging Officer in Fatal Shooting

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 15, 2024

“We had to learn from the media, and I think that’s disgraceful and distasteful.”

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Solar panels on a home in Denver, Colorado.

Some Xcel Customers Can’t Turn on Their Solar Panels

By Catie CheshireOctober 15, 2024

“I can only imagine what it must be for one of these customers who are sitting with the system on their roof for more than a year, and they just can’t turn it on.”

Denver bar

Neighbor Complaints Jeopardize Bar Nun’s Liquor License

By Catie CheshireOctober 14, 2024

“When does the good of the few outweigh the good of the many? Because we do a lot for the city.”

Broncos fan crying

Bo Nix Apologists Wonder Who to Blame After Loss to Chargers

By Michael RobertsOctober 14, 2024

For every fan ready to declare Bo a bust, there were others more eager to castigate head coach Sean Payton.

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Football player with towel on head

CU Football Loses Narrowly to Kansas State After Losing Travis Hunter

By Catie CheshireOctober 13, 2024

It looked like the Buffaloes might overcome the loss of Travis Hunter and three other receivers, but the Wildcats scored a go-ahead touchdown late.

three men with basketball

Hear Him Roar: Kenn Solomon Is Ready to Talk About Thirty Years as Rocky

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghOctober 13, 2024

When the Denver Nuggets open their season tonight, their original mascot won’t be on the court.

The Viral Orbeez Dog Is From Colorado (and Don’t Worry, He’s Okay)

The Viral Orbeez Dog Is From Colorado (and Don’t Worry, He’s Okay)

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 12, 2024

A video of Orion pooping rainbow beads got over 86 million views – but that’s not all vets found in his stomach.

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A woman dances with a kid.

Aurora Venezuelans, Activists Dance at Supposed Gang Apartment to Protest Trump’s Message

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 11, 2024

The scene at the Edge of Lowry apartments on Friday after the Trump rally was far from the image of a gang-controlled property.

Donald Trump at rally

Five Craziest Moments at Donald Trump’s Rally in Aurora

By Thomas MitchellOctober 11, 2024

The event included clips from Full Metal Jacket, talk of kissing and sleeping with immigration charts, and multiple un-ironic spins of “YMCA.”

Jared Polis, John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet

Colorado’s Top Elected Democrats Celebrate Aurora, Warn Voters to Reject Trump

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 11, 2024

Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Colorado’s Democratic congressmen denounced the visit of former president Donald Trump.

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Donald Trump before speech

Trump Goes All In on Venezuelan Gang Alarmism in Aurora

By Patricia CalhounOctober 11, 2024

Donald Trump promised to come to Aurora, which he calls a “war zone” because of Venezuelan gangs. He’s at the Gaylord Rockies today.

northern lights in colorado

Could Colorado See the Northern Lights Again This Week? What to Know.

By Chloe RagsdaleOctober 11, 2024

It’s not the first time the Northern Lights have hit Colorado in 2024.

A man looks at the camera.

Denver Basic Income Project Wants to Continue Despite Loss of City Funding

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 11, 2024

The Denver Basic Income Project will halt giving low-income and homeless residents free monthly cash payments, but the founder hopes to bring it back.

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Denver Is the Top City for Public Sex, Survey Finds

Denver Is the Top City for Public Sex, Survey Finds

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 11, 2024

Over half of Denver respondents admitted to doing the dirty in public parks, nature trails or wooded areas.

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