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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.

An assistant principal at Girls Athletic Leadership School, a Denver charter school where cellphones were already prohibited, takes a phone from a student in September 2025. This fall, all Denver students will have to turn off or turn in their phones at school.
Education

Cellphones and other personal devices will be banned in Denver schools

By Melanie Asmar, Chalkbeat ColoradoJune 9, 2026

The school board unanimously passed a new bell-to-bell ban for students on Monday.

Colorado just blinked on AI and we’re going to pay for it
Opinion | Community Voice

Colorado just blinked on AI and we’re going to pay for it

By Eduardo SamayoaJune 7, 2026

A plain-language description of AI’s role is not the same thing as an explanation of its reasoning.

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The 17th & Larimer office buildings in downtown Denver
Police & Law Enforcement

Why are over 12,000 different businesses all using the same downtown Denver address?

By Thomas MitchellMay 29, 2026

From Denver to Cripple Creek, Colorado businesses and homeowners have discovered their addresses are registered for thousands of different entities.

A man works inside of a lab at the Denver Crime Laboratory.
Police & Law Enforcement

Disgraced Colorado crime analyst’s case review is six months delayed. No one will say why

By Hannah MetzgerMay 22, 2026

The crime lab was expected to release results in November, after re-examining over 1,300 Denver sexual assault cases handled by the CBI.

protesters at colorado state capitol
Politics & Government

AI, Guns and ICE: 10 Bills Passed by Colorado Lawmakers That You Should Know About

By Hannah MetzgerMay 14, 2026

Legislators voted on over 600 bills this year.

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inside a data center filled with internet servers
Politics & Government

Both Colorado Data Center Bills Rejected in Final Days of 2026 Legislative Session

By Chase Woodruff, Colorado NewslineMay 12, 2026

Lawmakers failed to compromise after nearly a year of negotiations, intense lobbying activity and many hours of public hearings.

man in suit at Colorado Senate
Politics & Government

“Massive Amounts of Money” Doomed Colorado’s Landmark 2024 AI Law, Says Sponsor

By Chase Woodruff, Colorado NewslineMay 6, 2026

“It’s not as comprehensive, and I am not happy with that,” state Senator Robert Rodriguez says of the new bill.

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

After Vetoing Rideshare Safety Bill Last Year, Colorado Governor Changes Tune

By Hannah MetzgerMay 5, 2026

A new governor-approved bill is advancing…after two juries found Uber liable for drivers sexually assaulting riders.

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Politics & Government

Colorado May Soon Change Speed Camera Fines for Drivers

By Hannah MetzgerMay 1, 2026

The bill is meant to prevent governments and companies from abusing speed enforcement to make money, sponsors say.

a bird scooter lies on the gravel next to the sidewalk in downtown denver
Transportation

Bird to Pull Scooters Out of Denver Early After Losing City Contract

By Hannah MetzgerApril 28, 2026

The city’s new e-scooter vendor, Veo, passed its final council vote on Monday.

Uber car with lit up sign
Police & Law Enforcement

Arvada Uber Driver Accused of Sexual Assault After Driving Off With Passenger

By Hannah MetzgerApril 23, 2026

Police fear Javier Delgado-Cordoba may have victimized additional passengers.

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Students' cellphones sit in bins on a table
Education

Bell-to-Bell Cellphone Ban Recommended by Denver Public Schools Committee

By Melanie Asmar, Chalkbeat ColoradoApril 16, 2026

Cellphone bans are increasingly common as schools try to reduce distractions in class and improve students’ mental health.

A veo scooter in front of the Denver city and county building
Transportation

Veo Wins Turf War Over Denver E-Scooter Contract

By Hannah MetzgerApril 16, 2026

The current Lime and Bird scooters must exit the city by May 16.

snow-capped mountain
Opinion | Calhoun: Wake-up Call

Good Morning America Is at Pikes Peak Today…but Denver’s Left in the Dark

By Patricia CalhounApril 10, 2026

Xfinity has blocked out the ABC affiliate in the Mile High.

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last year's CWA procession
Denver Life

This Year’s Conference on World Affairs Is “Bigger Than It’s Been in a Long Time”

By Kristen FioreApril 8, 2026

This year’s CWA is in-person and online from April 13 to April 16.

A veo scooter in front of the Denver city and county building
Transportation

Collision Course: The Fight for Denver’s E-Scooter Contract Is Getting Ugly

By Hannah MetzgerApril 7, 2026

The bitter battle will finally come to an end this month.

Police & Law Enforcement

After Falling for Romance Scam, Colorado Woman Helped Steal Millions From Other Victims

By Hannah MetzgerApril 7, 2026

“Sadly, Ms. Kimball was herself a victim of this malicious scheme, but she then joined those who targeted her.”

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old TV building in Denver
Opinion | Community Voice

No ABC on Xfinity: Contract Dispute or Quiet Censorship?

By Alexandra VitalianoApril 5, 2026

Xfinity/Comcast, Scripps and the news you’re not getting…

surveillance cameras over traffic
Opinion | Community Voice

Denver Already Rejected One Surveillance Company: Don’t Make the Same Mistake Twice

By Javier MabreyMarch 30, 2026

The mayor is asking city council to sign a contract with Axon Enterprises, which has even deeper ties to federal immigration enforcement than Flock does.

A surveillance camera sits atop traffic lights at a Denver intersection.
Opinion | Community Voice

Mike Johnston Says He’s Listening, but Will He Meet With Constituents?

By Shannon Hoffman and Claire ZilberMarch 22, 2026

Coloradans for the Common Good wants to talk with Mike Johnston about Axon Enterprise replacing Flock Safety.

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NCAR laboratory headquarters
Weather

Detecting Weather and Climate Risks Depends on Supercomputers Like NCAR’s

By Antonios MamalakisMarch 22, 2026

NCAR’s model is used by researchers around the world to study climate change, severe weather and wildfires.

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