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Politics & Government

One week before prison release, Tina Peters shows how remorseful she is

By Thomas MitchellMay 22, 2026

“They are attacking the governor for showing mercy, and they have put a bullseye on a 70-year-old, nonviolent, first-time offender.”

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Politics & Government

Tina Peters will be released from Colorado prison June 1. Where will she go?

By Lindsey Toomer, Colorado NewslineMay 20, 2026

A parole board must approve conditions for the election denier before she is released.

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Opinion | Reader Response

“This will be Polis’ legacy and may it haunt him forever”

By Patricia CalhounMay 17, 2026

Many voters are up in arms over the governor granting clemency to election denier Tina Peters.

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Politics & Government

Governor Jared Polis Grants Clemency to Tina Peters

By Patricia CalhounMay 15, 2026

The former Mesa County Clerk was convicted of a security breach in her own office. Now, her sentence has been cut in half.

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Features

Summer House Star Jesse Solomon Talks Reunion Leaks and a Timely Tour

By Emily FergusonMay 14, 2026

“This isn’t just, like, a reality TV guy trying to make it as a DJ for fun,” he says. “I care about the music and I care about the craft, and I’m not, like, skipping any steps. I’m taking it seriously.”

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Restaurants

Denver’s “Soul Food Scholar” Finalist for James Beard Journalism Award

By Patricia CalhounMay 7, 2026

Adrian Miller has already won two awards for his cookbooks.

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Business

Own a Home in Denver? It’s Probably Losing Value

By Thomas MitchellMay 1, 2026

In fact, the Mile High City tops national charts — in a bad way.

President Trump is making a statement after the cancelation of the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner after a possible shooting.
Politics & Government

Trump: Suspect in Press Dinner Shooting Had “Manifesto” for Attack

By Jacob FischlerApril 27, 2026

Trump and MAGA allies said security flaws exposed by the incident prove the need for a new secure ballroom at the White House.

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Restaurants

DIA Named Among Top U.S. Airports for Food 

By Antony BrunoApril 17, 2026

See which airports ranked higher and which restaurant they named to the wrong concourse.

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Shops & Markets

Two Denver Coffee Shops Ranked Among the Best in the World

By Antony BrunoApril 16, 2026

The recognition is “a cool moment for the city’s coffee scene.”

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Film, TV & Streaming

Denver Trapeze Artist Recounts Netflix Star Search Journey

By Toni TrescaApril 15, 2026

Denver-based aerialist Saifee Ghadiyali reflects on Netflix’s Star Search, a painful injury and what’s next in the Mile High circus scene.

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Restaurants

What We Love About Colorado’s 2026 James Beard Finalists

By Sara Rosenthal and OthersApril 7, 2026

High five to these five finalists!

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Opinion | Calhoun: Wake-up Call

Cheat Sheet: Colorado Sues Trump Over Election Order

By Patricia CalhounApril 6, 2026

“The president’s unlawful executive order threatens the right to vote for millions of Colorado voters — Democrat, Republican or Unaffiliated — who use mail ballots.”

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Courts

Democratic States, Including Colorado, Sue Trump Over Mail-In Ballot Order

By Jonathan Shorman, Colorado Newsline April 6, 2026

The order requires the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration to compile a list of voting-age citizens living in each state.

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Opinion | Calhoun: Wake-up Call

Tina Peters Gets a New Sentence and a New Champion

By Patricia CalhounApril 3, 2026

“The trial court’s comments about Peters’s belief in the existence of 2020 election fraud went beyond relevant considerations for her sentencing.”

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Courts

Judge Rules East High School Shooting Lawsuit Can Move Forward, Calls DPS Conduct “Baffling”

By Melanie Asmar, Chalkbeat ColoradoApril 3, 2026

According to the judge, Denver Public Schools “appears to have exhibited a shocking disregard” to risks posed by the shooter.

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Bars & Breweries

Cocktails and Hot Dogs for the Win: Yacht Club Nabs Another Big Honor

By Molly MartinApril 1, 2026

This team has a lot to celebrate.

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Courts

Colorado May Allow Lawsuits Against Conversion Therapy Providers Following Supreme Court Ruling

By Hannah MetzgerMarch 31, 2026

“Now more than ever, we must protect LGBTQ+ Coloradans from the harmful practice that is conversion therapy.”

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Courts

Manager of Aurora Apartments That Fueled Gang Rumors Sued by Former Tenants

By Bennito L. KeltyMarch 31, 2026

Former tenants worry the landlord is trying to skirt accountability for a building-wide eviction in 2024.

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Restaurants

These Are Colorado’s Five 2026 James Beard Finalists

By Molly MartinMarch 31, 2026

The honorees span four categories, including Outstanding Chef.

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Crime & Police

Decade-Old Body Found Near Colorado Campground Identified

By Hannah MetzgerMarch 27, 2026

It’s the latest in a string of Denver-area cold cases that have been solved, many due to advancements in genealogy and DNA technology.

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Politics & Government

Hickenlooper Investments Raise Questions Amid Push to Ban Congressional Stock Trading

By Lindsey Toomer, Colorado NewslineMarch 26, 2026

The Colorado senator’s trust bought stock in companies affected by the Democrat’s committees.

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