Denver’s “Church of the Homeless” at Risk of Closing
Thanks to food donations from nearby restaurants, the Cap Hill nonprofit is known for providing some of the best free meals in Denver.
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From Cauldrons to Congress: Inside a Denver Ritual to Release the Epstein Files
“Truth, not lies, from pedophiles,” a circle of people chanted at Cheesman Park on Saturday evening. “I demand, release the Epstein files!”
How Colorado Tries to Protect Families With Children as Cuts to Federal Benefits Loom
“If Colorado’s design were implemented in every U.S. state, child poverty nationwide could be reduced by more than one-third.”
Trump Admin Appoints Colorado Eye Doctor to EPA Advisory Board
Brian Joondeph has no discernible background in air pollution science.
Amid New Tobacco Restrictions, Aurora Welcomes New Zyn Factory
Councilmembers hope more oversight will prevent teen use and other Zyncidents from popping off.
Can Denver Resurrect Little Italy? Descendants Have Big Ideas for a Historic District.
In 1922, roughly one in five people living in Colorado was Italian.
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Protests in Denver: Data Center Rally, Latino Advocacy and March for Life Coming to Capitol
Protests and rallies for a variety of causes are planned in downtown Denver this spring.
Bill to Decriminalize Prostitution in Colorado to Be Pulled by Sponsors
The bill would have made Colorado the second state to permit prostitution, and the first to fully remove criminal penalties.
Denver Parks & Rec Director Grilled by City Council Over Facility Contracts
In recent months, nonprofits have lost their homes in Parks & Rec facilities where they’ve established themselves for decades.
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Parts of Lowry Town Center Smell So Bad That Businesses Are Leaving, Letters Claim
Councilwoman Sawyer’s office says the shopping center had a 31 percent vacancy rate in late 2025, with “ongoing sewer gas odors reported by tenants.”
Colorado ICE Detention Centers Face Renewed Pressure From Activists, Lawmakers
Recent reports from detainees and court rulings have put political pressure on ICE, but the federal money is still rolling in.
Denver Among Five Finalists to Host 2028 Democratic National Convention
Denver is competing with Atlanta, Boston, Chicago and Philadelphia for the coveted role.
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Aurora Settles Lawsuit With Protesters Over Public Comment Rules
Aurora City Council meetings will have to stay public for three years, per the settlement.
Are You Part of the Flock? How Cities Across the Denver Area Use AI Tracking Tech.
Denver recently announced plans to stop using Flock after residential pushback, but the surveillance continues.
Buzz Kill: Colorado Lawmakers Propose Tax Increases for Alcohol, Marijuana
The revenue would fund a new state mental health hospital in Aurora.
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Cannabis Business Owner, Social Equity Advocate Running for House Seat in Aurora
After working in cannabis hospitality and social equity advocacy for years, Sarah Woodson wants to represent her hometown at the State Capitol.
Johnston Signs Executive Order Targeting Denver ICE Activity
The new policy aims “not to provoke, but to protect.”
Feds Have “Lost Credibility” on Elections After FBI Call, Colorado Secretary of State Says
“It was deeply unsettling the DOJ and DHS refused to acknowledge that, according to the U.S. Constitution, states run elections in America.”
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Who Gets the Dog? Colorado Considers New Pet Custody Law for Breakups
State lawmakers advanced a bill to establish legal standards for pet custody rulings, directing courts to consider the animals’ best interests.
Law Enforcement Call Colorado State Rep “POS,” “GARBAGE” in Email Exchange
Police officials in Glenwood Springs, Parachute, Rifle and Silt all took part in the digital bashing.
Denver City Council Advances ICE Mask Ban
ICE agents would face a $1,000 fine and close to a year in jail if the law passes, but questions still remain about enforcement.
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Denver Mayor Wants to Pull the Plug on New Data Centers…for Now
According to a tracking map, 47 of Colorado’s 57 data centers are in the Denver area.