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Opinion | Community Voice

How a Federal Hemp Ban Will Harm Kids, Seniors and Veterans

By Sasha Kalcheff-KornDecember 7, 2025

“While regulating the intoxicating hemp industry is necessary, a complete ban has unintentionally swept up non-intoxicating CBD products, too, putting life-changing therapies for vulnerable families at risk.”

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Crime & Police

Bizarre Colorado Killing Subject of Mortician Murder Docuseries

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 2, 2025

Did two gay lovers posing as brothers kill a local mortician for his coin collection?

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Restaurants

Boulder Staple Among Greatest Restaurants of the 21st Century

By Molly MartinDecember 2, 2025

It remains at the top of its game after more than two decades.

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Restaurants

Two Denver Spots Named Among Best New Restaurants in America

By Molly MartinDecember 1, 2025

One of them already has a Michelin star.

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Courts

ICE “Routinely” Made Unlawful Warrantless Arrests in Colorado, Federal Judge Finds

By Chase Woodruff, Colorado NewslineNovember 25, 2025

The ruling extended protections to all individuals “who have been arrested or will be arrested” in Colorado since January 20.

Business

Tiny Colorado Town Among the Fastest Growing in America

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 25, 2025

The town’s population has increased more in the last five years than in the prior fifty.

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Restaurants

Colfax Pay-What-You-Can Cafe Featured in New PBS Special

By Helen XuNovember 24, 2025

Chef Lidia Bastianich visited the eatery in August to highlight its mission.

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Politics & Government

After Trump Suggests His Execution, Jason Crow Fires Back

By Bennito L. KeltyNovember 20, 2025

“SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH!” the president wrote on social media. He also reposted a message saying, “HANG THEM GEORGE WASHINGTON WOULD!”

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Restaurants

Four Denver Spots Ranked Among Best Restaurants in U.S. 2025

By Molly MartinNovember 19, 2025

Two of them opened this year.

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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.

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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.

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