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Courts

Colorado Woman Sues Lyft Over “Sexual Predator Crisis” Among Drivers

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 17, 2025

The lawsuit adds to the troubling history of rideshare drivers sexually assaulting passengers in Colorado and nationwide.

Unnamed activists look towards detained immigrant.
Courts

What to Know About the GEO Group, an International Prison Company Under Supreme Court Review

By Bennito L. KeltyNovember 14, 2025

One of the world’s largest private prison companies is under Supreme Court review for actions in Aurora.

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Marijuana

As Congress Pushes a New Hemp THC Ban, Was Colorado Ahead of the Curve?

By Miranda BurtonNovember 12, 2025

Colorado, long criticized for being too restrictive, suddenly looks less like an outlier and more like a preview of where the rest of the country is headed.

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Travel

People Who Pretend to Be Rich Love Visiting Colorado

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 11, 2025

The “old money” social media craze hit Colorado ski towns very, very hard.

Transportation

Denver Airport Hit by FAA Flight Reductions

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 6, 2025

Thousands of flights will be cancelled at forty airports across the country, including Denver International Airport.

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Courts

Colorado Has Sued the Trump Administration 41 Times in Nine Months

By Catie Cheshire and OthersOctober 30, 2025

Expect that number to keep increasing.

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Courts

Colorado Flight Attendant Sues United Airlines Over Predator Pilot

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 29, 2025

The lawsuit claims a former pilot, now in prison, targeted multiple flight attendants with revenge porn.

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Politics & Government

Japan’s First Female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, Learned From a Colorado Trailblazer

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 27, 2025

The former intern for U.S. Representative Pat Schroeder hit it off with Donald Trump.

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Restaurants

Is the Michelin Guide Ditching Its Green Stars?

By Molly MartinOctober 23, 2025

Four Colorado spots hold the distinction for sustainability practices.

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Politics & Government

Colorado Springs Billboard Targets Congressman Over Epstein Files Release

By Michael RobertsOctober 17, 2025

“Even Lauren Boebert has signed on to the discharge petition, but Representative Crank has not.”

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Courts

Ban on the Run: Colorado Conversion Therapy Case at Supreme Court Today

By Brendan Joel KelleyOctober 7, 2025

Christian therapist Kaley Chiles says the state’s prohibition violates her free speech rights.

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Sports

Colorado Brothers to Represent Team USA in International Chess Olympiad

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 6, 2025

Griffin and Sullivan McConnell of Golden will compete in the FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities in Kazakhstan.

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Education

After Evergreen: Colorado’s Safe2Tell Hotline Exists to Prevent the Next Tragedy

By Brendan Joel KelleyOctober 3, 2025

According to the Colorado Attorney General, tips to the school safety hotline have increased over the years.

What a Ride: Surprise Colorado Pick for Top Ten Coveted Family-Owned Workplaces
Business

What a Ride: Surprise Colorado Pick for Top Ten Coveted Family-Owned Workplaces

By Brendan Joel KelleyOctober 1, 2025

Yes, it’s Lakeside Amusement Park!

Film, TV & Streaming

Will Steven Ramm Be the First Coloradan to Win Survivor?

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 30, 2025

The Denver rocket scientist is only the twelfth Coloradan to ever compete on the show.

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Opinion | Reader Response

Alan Berg Was Killed for Speaking Freely, Like Charlie Kirk

By Westword ReadersSeptember 21, 2025

The two had very different opinions, but both paid the ultimate price for free speech.

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Concerts

Colorado Sues Ticketmaster, Live Nation Alongside Federal Trade Commission

By Emily FergusonSeptember 19, 2025

Colorado is one of six states to join the federal lawsuit.

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Restaurants

Dio Mio’s Peter McTiernan to Appear on Netflix’s Next Gen Chef

By Sara RosenthalSeptember 16, 2025

“I believe that the next generation of chef is somebody who is well tempered, fun to be around, and not like the traditional toxic, yelling, crazy chef.”

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Business

Colorado Springs Named One of the Most Boring Cities in U.S.

By Michael RobertsJuly 15, 2025

Colorado Springs is a weird blend of characteristics and influences.

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Restaurants

Denver’s Vegan Bakery Receives National Recognition for Wedding Cakes

By Abigail BlissJune 30, 2025

“It was just a hobby, but it really took off because there was a huge gap in the market for delicious-tasting vegan cakes.”

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Denver Life

Colorado Tops U.S. in “New Sex Positions” Searches

By Sara RosenthalApril 25, 2025

Are Coloradans not sexually satisfied? Or perhaps they’re just kinky.

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Colorado’s Single Women Rank Among Pickiest in the Nation
Denver Life

Colorado’s Single Women Rank Among Pickiest in the Nation

By Hannah MetzgerJune 12, 2024

As our readers navigate Denver’s dating minefield, Westword is offering free Tacolandia tickets to the reader with the worst date story.

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