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Denver Health ambulance paramedic vehicle

Denver Patients Still Get Surprise Ambulance Bills Despite Laws Against Them

By Catie CheshireMarch 26, 2024

Emergency medical service providers, health care advocates and patients want to end balance billing, but the path is riddled with complications.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Elmo

Governor Polis Has Proclaimed Over 1,000 Holidays in Colorado. Here Are the Weirdest.

By Hannah MetzgerMarch 25, 2024

The strangest Colorado holidays you’ve never heard of, from Sesame Street Day to Cowboy Poetry Week.

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston at a press conference in a park

Biden Administration Promises Migrant Solutions, Neighborhood Investments During Denver Visit

By Bennito L. KeltyMarch 22, 2024

The head of the U.S. Department of Intergovernmental Affairs and the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris made bold promises during a visit to Denver.

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Lauren Boebert speaking into microphone

Pitchforks Come Out for Lauren Boebert Over Recent Bills and Funding Claims

By Chris PerezMarch 22, 2024

The Colorado congresswoman has come under fire for a pair of bills she’s trying to get passed, as well as her public touting of one that she voted against.

Newcomer director Sarah Plastino talks with the press

Newcomer Director Sarah Plastino Talks New and “Sustainable” Approach to Migrant Crisis

By Bennito L. KeltyMarch 21, 2024

The city’s first newcomer director says her job is to shift the city away from emergency response and to be “a good steward of taxpayer dollars.”

Migrants pick up a lunch in Denver.

City Council Mulling $20 Million More for Migrant Hotel Rooms

By Bennito L. KeltyMarch 18, 2024

The funding would be allocated if the pace of migrants arriving in Denver increases, but the city isn’t required to spend the money if extra rooms aren’t needed.

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Downtown Denver highway

Denver Tracking Bluetooth Data for Traffic Planning

By Catie CheshireMarch 15, 2024

The city says all phone data is scrambled and no identifying information is involved, but you can’t opt out of the tracking program.

Man shovels snow on the sidewalk in Denver

Denver Resident Collects Snow Shovels for Migrants to Work After Winter Storm

By Bennito L. KeltyMarch 14, 2024

“We don’t have jobs, so it’ll help for a few days when the snow falls, and to get money to support ourselves.”

Lauren Boebert speaking in a Rumble live stream.

Lauren Boebert Blasts “Selfish” Ken Buck, Calls Resignation a “Swampy Backroom Deal to Rig Election”

By Chris PerezMarch 13, 2024

The current CD3 representative, who’s already running to be the Republican candidate for CD4 in November, does not plan to run in the special election.

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A black wolf sprints out of a gray metal cage.

Wolf Reintroduction Haters Could Kill Governor’s Parks and Wildlife Appointments

By Catie CheshireMarch 12, 2024

Hunters and sportsmen have opposed the nominated commissioners. One appointee has already resigned.

Rep. Lauren Boebert speaking at a GOP primary debatefor CD4 in Fort Lupton.

Lauren Boebert Drops Restraining Order Against Ex-Husband, “Strict Agreements” in Place

By Chris PerezMarch 11, 2024

The Republican lawmaker had been trying to serve her ex-husband with a temporary restraining order for over a month after domestic incidents earlier this year.

Inside of a micro-community space for the homeless in Denver

New Micro-Community Opens in Denver, at Least One More on the Way

By Bennito L. KeltyMarch 11, 2024

It’s a far cry from the ten sites Mayor Johnston promised in August as the city utilizes hotel partnerships to house homeless individuals.

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donald trump in front of Colorado flag

Reader: Now Donald Trump Can Lose Fair and Square Again and Claim It Wasn’t Fair

By Westword ReadersMarch 10, 2024

The day before Super Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court determined that Colorado was wrong to ban the former president from the state’s primary ballot.

Colorado ballots in boxes

Colorado Election Overhaul Battles Single-Subject Hurdle at Title Board

By Chase Woodruff, Colorado NewslineMarch 10, 2024

Backed by Unite America’s Kent Thiry, the proposals would end party primaries and enact ranked choice voting.

Mia Fernanda belongs to the family of Rosemely Perez

After Four Months, Venezuelan Migrant Family Reunites With Dog

By Bennito L. KeltyMarch 9, 2024

“She has been through so much with all of us, and not being able to see her was so tough.”

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abortion supporters at Colorado capitol.

Colorado Lawmakers Shot Down a Version of Alabama’s IVF Decision

By Hannah MetzgerMarch 6, 2024

After almost four hours of discussion, lawmakers rejected a bill that would have banned abortion and classified discarding frozen embryos as murder.

As Kent Thiry Pushes for Election Reform in Colorado, Local Activists Push Back

As Kent Thiry Pushes for Election Reform in Colorado, Local Activists Push Back

By Amos BarshadMarch 6, 2024

“He’s a role model. Most rich guys are on a yacht. They’re not doing anything for humanity.”

Jayson and Lauren Boebert posing for a photo.

Lauren Boebert’s Ex-Husband Calls Restraining Order, District Move “Desperate Actions of a Desperate Woman”

By Chris PerezMarch 6, 2024

Jayson Boebert says the Colorado congresswoman claimed she’d drop her restraining order against him if he “followed her orders and demands.”

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Pickleball courts at Eisenhower Park.

Why Denver Is Funding Pickleball Courts Amid Budget Cuts

By Catie CheshireMarch 5, 2024

The $3 million can’t be moved into funds affected by the migrant influx, so Denver Parks & Recreation wants to put it to use.

I Voted stickers in red, white and blue

Caucuses for Dummies: How Coloradans Choose Primary Candidates

By Hannah MetzgerMarch 5, 2024

Precinct caucuses will be held through Saturday of this week. Here’s how to get involved.

An illustration of blue and red hands putting ballots inside of a ballot box.

Presidential Primary for Dummies: How (and Which) Coloradans Can Still Cast Their Ballots

By Hannah MetzgerMarch 5, 2024

“Colorado’s presidential primary system is an example of democracy in action. … Your vote could make the difference, at least in this state.”

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A residential apartment building called the Kendrick

Rent Slightly Increases in Metro Denver as Spring Nears

By Catie CheshireMarch 4, 2024

Rent in Denver remained stable through the beginning of the year, but prices could increase more in the spring.

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