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A man makes a heart.

Colorado Congressman Sues Trump After Denial at ICE Detention Facility

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 30, 2025

Jason Crow spearheaded a successful bill in 2019 that allows all congressmembers to access immigration detention facilities without notice.

Lauren boebert walks out of capitol building

Lauren Boebert: Scraping by, Like the Rest of Us?

By Brendan Joel KelleyJuly 30, 2025

Lauren Boebert’s financial disclosure for 2024 shows, well, just about nothing.

Avi Stopper speaks at a City Council hearing.

Residents Tell City Council They Want More Out of Vibrant Denver Bond Plan

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 29, 2025

The current slate of projects lacks bike and pedestrian infrastructure and affordable housing, they complain.

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Five Proposals Petitioning to Get on Colorado’s Ballot in 2026

By Hannah MetzgerJuly 29, 2025

Colorado voters could weigh in on initiatives regarding immigration enforcement, college admissions, delivery fees and more.

denver apartment building

Residents Describe a Flood of Problems at Blake Street Apartment Complex

By Catie CheshireJuly 28, 2025

One resident lost everything to a burst pipe, and another is suing after her mother allegedly fell into an improperly covered drainage hole.

Mugshot for Tyler Boebert.

Lauren Boebert’s Son Charged With Misdemeanor Child Abuse

By Brendan Joel KelleyJuly 26, 2025

The Congresswoman’s oldest son was on probation after pleading guilty to identity theft last October.

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Trump Cut Federal Taxes on Overtime Pay. A Lawsuit Demands Colorado Do the Same.

By Hannah MetzgerJuly 25, 2025

The lawsuit challenges a recently passed Colorado law that will continue taxing overtime pay at the state level.

Denver Police officers talk at the corner of 8th Avenue and Logan Street.

Denver Homelessness Programs Threatened by Trump’s Latest Executive Orders

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 25, 2025

Cuts to housing, more sweeps and detaining people with mental illness are among Trump’s newest orders for homelessness.

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Federal Judge Scratches Head at Unprecedented Bail Request From Tina Peters

By Brendan Joel KelleyJuly 24, 2025

“You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take. – Wayne Gretzky” – Michael Scott.

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Ding, Dong, the Bridge Is Dead…Governor Polis Surrenders

By Patricia CalhounJuly 22, 2025

Colorado voters have made themselves heard: There will be no Co150 Walkway.

U.S. Representative Gabe Evans Misrepresented Family’s Immigration History

U.S. Representative Gabe Evans Misrepresented Family’s Immigration History

By Chase Woodruff, Colorado NewslineJuly 22, 2025

In defense of mass deportation, the pro-Trump Republican from Colorado has long said his grandfather immigrated ‘the legal way.’ Documents show otherwise.

Democracy for all sign at Denver protest

Four Years Later, Rowshan Kiani Keeps Iran Protest Alive in Denver

By Cynthia BarnesJuly 22, 2025

Rowshan Kiani has spent almost every weekend at the State Capitol since 2021, calling for freedom and safety for the women in Iran.

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Paul López sits in his office.

Denver Clerk Upset by Vibrant Bond Snub Amid Election Security Fears

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 21, 2025

Denver Clerk and Recorder Paul López says a $50 million warehouse is needed for the sake of local election security.

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Clawback of $1.1 Billion for PBS and NPR Puts Rural Stations at Risk

By The ConversationJuly 19, 2025

Last week, the Senate and House approved cutting funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Here’s what’s at stake.

Inside Colorado Public Radio office

Congress Is Chopping Public Media Funding, Including in Colorado

By Brendan Joel KelleyJuly 18, 2025

Dark days ahead for local public radio and television.

A protester holds up a sign.

Denver Good Trouble Lives On Protest Causes Little as Thousands March

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 18, 2025

“Losing our democracy, that’s what concerns me most.”

Activists hold up signs.

Activists, Former Inmates Want Successful Housing Shelter to Sell Itself to Stay Open

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 17, 2025

“They helped me gain confidence back in myself, raised my self-esteem and gave me courage to be an adult, to do what’s responsible.”

Anti-Ice protesters at Colorado Capitol steps

Good Trouble Lives On Protest in Denver: When, Where, What to Know

By Thomas MitchellJuly 17, 2025

The rally is part of a national day of protest, with over forty demonstrations planned across Colorado.

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Colorado Laws Protect Access to Birth Control…But More Work Is Needed

Colorado Laws Protect Access to Birth Control…But More Work Is Needed

By Hannah MetzgerJuly 17, 2025

A new report says Colorado is one of sixteen “protective” states for contraception access, but improvements are needed in several important areas.

People wait at a consulate.

Mexico Sees Massive Spike in Citizenship and Visa Requests From Denver – and Scams

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 16, 2025

“We’ve seen a huge increase, at least 400 percent just this year, mainly because of the political situation.”

Blake street in downtown denver on St Patricks day

Denver Department of Excise and Licenses Wants a New Name

By Catie CheshireJuly 16, 2025

The proposal will go to voters, who must approve changes to the city charter.

Exploded house rubble cleanup

Denver Finalizes New Rules to Get Neglected Buildings Under Control

By Catie CheshireJuly 15, 2025

Denver’s over 250 problem properties will be dealt with differently from here on out.

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