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A man asks a question.

Tribute to Charlie Kirk Inspires Grieving Fans, Debate at CSU

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 19, 2025

Young Coloradans who planned to see Kirk now feel more moved to take up his religious and political views.

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He Was Underage When Popped for Possession of Psilocybin: Why Is That Still a Crime?

By Brendan Joel KelleySeptember 19, 2025

Alexander Vucasovich was 20 when he was arrested for psilocybin possession, excluding him from Governor Polis’s recent order pardoning psilocybin offenses

Denver Council Bans Pet Store Sales of Dogs, Cats, Rabbits

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 18, 2025

There aren’t any pet-selling shops in the city, but supporters call the ban a “proactive” move against breeding mills.

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Colorado GOP Reps Hammer Governor Over Public Safety

Colorado GOP Reps Hammer Governor Over Public Safety

By Brendan Joel KelleySeptember 18, 2025

After Weld County released a man from custody when a court determined he was incompetent to stand trial, Republicans are hammering Governor Polis for signing the law that allowed it to happen.

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A Short Look at the Long Legacy of East High

By Teague BohlenSeptember 18, 2025

The recent news isn’t the whole story about this landmark Denver school.

Charlie Kirk

Charlie Kirk Vigil at Colorado State University Tonight

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 18, 2025

CSU students will host a vigil and then a “free speech” event from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on campus.

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The office towers at 621 and 633 17th Street

Standoff Between Developer and Lakeside Park Company Stalls Office-to-Apartment Tower Remake

By Brendan Joel KelleySeptember 17, 2025

Downtown is desperate for more housing, but developers of a new project say Lakeside Park Company is taking them for a ride.

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Facing Frightening Costs, Broadway Will Host Bar Crawl Fundraiser for Parade

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 17, 2025

Dozens of businesses will partake in the first annual Halloween bar crawl on October 10.

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Denver Pastor and Wife Ordered to Pay $3.4 Million to Crypto Scam Victims

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 16, 2025

The “21st-century false prophets” said God told them to create the worthless cryptocurrency…and to spend investor money on home renovations.

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The Veteran and His Venoms

By Brendan Joel KelleySeptember 16, 2025

Zach Phillips’ healing journey has gone from using cannabis to ayahuasca to snake venoms.

Denver Laid Off Its Parking Magistrates: Here’s What That Means for Disputing Tickets

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 16, 2025

Starting this week, drivers must request in-person hearings to fight parking citations.

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If RTD Can’t Keep the Trains Running on Time, How About Timely Service Alerts?

By Teague BohlenSeptember 16, 2025

“It’s supposed to be automatic. But obviously, something didn’t happen…technology is great when it works, right?”

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Mayor Mike Johnston talks to the press.

Mayor Johnston Lays Out 2026 Budget

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 15, 2025

As long as the city’s revenue forecast for next year is accurate, no more layoffs will be needed, Johnston promised.

El Grito 5K Returned, Reviving Chicano Tradition

El Grito 5K Returned, Reviving Chicano Tradition

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 15, 2025

After a five-year hiatus, the run that started thirty years ago is back.

Yadira Caraveo Drops Out of CD8 Race, Cites “Stigmatization of Mental Health”

Yadira Caraveo Drops Out of CD8 Race, Cites “Stigmatization of Mental Health”

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 12, 2025

The former congresswoman was accused of mistreating staff and attempting to take her own life during her first term.

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Superior Farms employees gather outside of the City and County Building to advocate against Denver's proposed slaughterhouse ban.

Dozens of Additional City Jobs Were Eliminated in Wave of Denver Layoffs

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 12, 2025

The mayor’s layoff report did not include 71 positions frozen or cut from the city’s independent agencies and government branches.

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Evergreen High School Shooting Suspect “Radicalized by Extremist Network”

By Lindsey Toomer, Colorado NewslineSeptember 12, 2025

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office shared that detail at a press conference September 11; the investigation continues.

RVs parked at Flying Saucer RV Park

Flying Saucer RV Park Residents Worry Their Housing Is About to Take Off

By Brendan Joel KelleySeptember 12, 2025

“I don’t know where we would go. And, of course, a lot of the other RV owners don’t know where they would go, either.”

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Eric Cartman as Charlie Kirk.

South Park Episode Making Fun of Charlie Kirk Pulled After Fatal Shooting

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 11, 2025

After the conservative activist was killed in Utah, a recent episode where Eric Cartman mimics his mannerisms and talking points was pulled.

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Evergreen High School Shooting Leaves Denver Community Reeling

By Thomas MitchellSeptember 10, 2025

“Honestly, I don’t know if our suspect is old enough to even drive.”

Charlie Kirk

Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Fatally Shot Ahead of Colorado Visit

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 10, 2025

Shocking video from a “Prove Me Wrong” event in Utah today shows Kirk being shot through the neck while debating students.

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Colorado State Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer

Barb Kirkmeyer Joins Race; 34 People Now Running to Be Governor of Colorado

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 10, 2025

From congressmen and state legislators to football stars and reality show contestants, the candidates are…

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