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A prescription bottle and pills sit next to $100 bills
Health

Colorado was the first state to cap a drug’s price – then a federal court stepped in

By Shweta KumarJuly 22, 2026

The list price of Enbrel, an autoimmune medication, has risen by more than 1,500% since 1998.

Five things the rave reviews for ‘The Odyssey’ aren’t mentioning
Film, TV & Streaming

Five things the rave reviews for ‘The Odyssey’ aren’t mentioning

By Michael RobertsJuly 21, 2026

“The Odyssey” has some features that most reviewers have been too busy searching their online thesaurus for fresh superlatives to mention.

Suicide rates among Colorado men are some of the nation’s highest. ‘Man Therapy’ takes a different approach to reach them
Books

Suicide rates among Colorado men are some of the nation’s highest. ‘Man Therapy’ takes a different approach to reach them

By Shannon TuckerJuly 20, 2026

The team behind Denver’s national  “Man Therapy” campaign launches a new book to reach men who are unlikely to seek traditional mental health support. 

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A bag of Taylor Farms salad in the fridge
Health

Lettuce distributor connected to “explosive” and “watery” diarrhea outbreak has facility in Colorado

By Thomas MitchellJuly 17, 2026

Colorado’s cyclosporiasis case count is relatively low.

Renderings of $1 Trump gold coin
Politics & Government

Will the Denver Mint produce the $1 gold Trump coin?

By Hannah MetzgerJuly 16, 2026

There are four U.S. Mint production facilities, but only one will produce the controversial coin.

Aniya Harvey and Carl Lee Schmidt during the finale of "Love Island USA" season eight.
Film, TV & Streaming

Carl Lee Schmidt from ‘Love Island USA’ is Colorado’s newest reality TV star

By Hannah MetzgerJuly 16, 2026

The Denver heartthrob joins local legends from “Survivor,” “The Bachelor,” and more. Here are our top 10 Coloradan contestants.

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Downtown Denver during a sunrise
Politics & Government

Congressional proposal would fuck with Colorado daylight hours

By Thomas MitchellJuly 15, 2026

Whether that’s a good thing or a bad thing is up to you.

Two drivers get out of their vehicles to fight on Interstate 70 during a road rage incident on June 10, 2026.
Transportation

Colorado is among the worst states for road rage, and reports keep climbing

By Hannah MetzgerJuly 14, 2026

“We aren’t going to ‘ticket’ our way out of this.”

The welcome screen for the OpenAI “ChatGPT” app is displayed on a laptop screen in a photo illustration.
Technology

Trump administration targets state AI laws over ideology

By Robbie Sequeira, StatelineJuly 13, 2026

Colorado’s landmark regulations, already repealed, are at the center of federal pushback.

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King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard on stage at Ford Amphitheater.
Critic's Notebook

Watch King Gizz tease new electronic album ahead of Field of Vision

By Emily FergusonJuly 8, 2026

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard is leaning into its Eurorack for a new rave-inspired album called “Alien Metal.”

People look at art at the Cherry Creek Arts Festival
Visual Arts

Photos: Thousands of pieces of art on display at the 35th Cherry Creek Arts Festival

By Kristen FioreJuly 3, 2026

The event will be going on all Fourth of July weekend in Cherry Creek North.

Infinity Park
Sports

International rugby tournament comes to Denver, but not our rugby stadium

By Sage KelleyJuly 2, 2026

The World Rugby Nations Cup hits Colorado on July 4, but it won’t be at the state’s only stadium built for rugby. What gives?

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Tina Peters poses with President Trump in the Oval Office
Politics & Government

Colorado parolee Tina Peters appears in D.C. for White House victory lap

By Brendan Joel KelleyJuly 1, 2026

There are travel restrictions to her parole, but expect to see plenty more appearances out of state.

members of Widespread Panic
Features

Widespread Panic’s JB and Dave Schools reflect on making Red Rocks history and Mikey Houser’s legacy

By Emily FergusonJune 26, 2026

During its record-breaking run, the band will be inducted into Colorado Music Hall of Fame as Honorary Coloradans.

governor of colorado with members of widestpread panic
Features

Colorado Music Hall of Fame Inducting Widespread Panic as Honorary Coloradan at Red Rocks

By Patricia CalhounJune 26, 2026

Legendary promoter Bill Bass will also be inducted into The Hall.

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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (left) and Palantir Technologies Chairman Peter Thiel.
Politics & Government

Jared Polis denies involvement in Peter Thiel’s secretive Dialog society, despite name drop

By Hannah MetzgerJune 23, 2026

The governor was featured in a directory leaked from Dialog’s website.

A rideshare driver drives down the street In a big city
Transportation

​Federal measure could undermine rideshare safety laws, state legislators say

By Sara Wilson, Colorado NewslineJune 16, 2026

According to state lawmakers, including one from Colorado, the bill would make it “effectively impossible” to hold rideshare companies accountable for sexual assault.

Eagle high school mascot on a football field
Education

District says 61 boys the Trump administration found on girls’ sports rosters were mascots, managers

By Melanie Asmar, Chalkbeat ColoradoJune 13, 2026

“Some teams had male managers, trainers, or mascots — not athletes.”

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Predator Poachers Longmont
Police & Law Enforcement

To catch a conflict: Longmont police condemn child predator hunters

By Sage KelleyJune 11, 2026

A viral “predator catching” group filmed a private investigation in Longmont on June 9.

The exterior of Lighthouse Writers Workshop
Books

Lighthouse Writers Workshop gets national boost ahead of LitFest

By Teague BohlenJune 11, 2026

Lighthouse Writers Workshop was one of 40 recipients of the newly developed Literary Arts Fund ahead of LitFest, June 12 through 19.

Colorado court tosses guilty verdicts of paramedics in Elijah McClain’s death
Courts & Lawsuits

Colorado court tosses guilty verdicts of paramedics in Elijah McClain’s death

By Sage KelleyJune 4, 2026

McClain was walking home from a convenience store when three Aurora police officers confronted him for being “suspicious.”

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Denver alleyway
Courts & Lawsuits

Accused killer of Denver guitarist claims self-defense

By Sage KelleyJune 3, 2026

“This isn’t a whodunit.”

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