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Denver metal band crushes online KEXP session
Critic's Notebook

Denver metal band crushes online KEXP session

By Justin CriadoAugust 20, 2026

The Denver doom crew just surprised us with an in-studio set at the same station that helped launch Angine de Poitrine.

Business

Legendary news exec Roger Ogden looks at the future of local TV on the way to Broadcasters Hall of Fame

By Michael RobertsAugust 14, 2026

Ogden is is largely responsible for turning 9News into one of the most successful local television outlets in American broadcasting history.

Literature from Left Field: Denver residents launch new publishing company
Books

Literature from Left Field: Denver residents launch new publishing company

By Teague BohlenAugust 12, 2026

A new Denver small press is ready to swing away and touch ’em all.

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Courts & Lawsuits

Strong arm, weak case? Small law firm fighting Frank Azar over trademark

By Sage KelleyAugust 12, 2026

The Strong Arm isn’t afraid to wrestle over his catchphrase.

Denver TV personality’s alleged sexual misconduct captured on nanny-cam video
Courts & Lawsuits

Denver TV personality’s alleged sexual misconduct captured on nanny-cam video

By Michael RobertsJuly 31, 2026

Romero was best known as a sportscaster for 9News and Altitude TV.

Your 2026 Denver summer reading list
Books

Your 2026 Denver summer reading list

By Teague BohlenJuly 24, 2026

Summertime, and the Denver-author readin’ is easy.

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Andrew Fraieli
Police & Law Enforcement

Colorado newsletter pulls police misconduct from the records vault

By Brendan Joel KelleyJuly 23, 2026

Blue Surveillance is essentially a one-man operation, but it may be the state’s most public accounting of law enforcement misconduct.

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Features

Gig alert: Westword needs a music editor

By Thomas MitchellJuly 22, 2026

Think you can hit all the right journalism notes? We’re listening.

Annette chef is launching a culinary magazine next month
Restaurants

Annette chef is launching a culinary magazine next month

By Antony BrunoJuly 22, 2026

“Every day’s a shit show. This is just a different one.”

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How Westword funds our journalism. And why we need your help.
Opinion | Editorial Voice

How Westword funds our journalism. And why we need your help.

By Chelsey Dequaine-JerabekJuly 20, 2026

For our summer membership drive, we’re going all in on transparency – sharing how our independent journalism is funded, and how that funding is changing.

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Restaurants

Brooke Shields continues her Casa Bonita crusade with nationwide press push

By Antony BrunoJuly 7, 2026

National media picks up on a surprise visit the actress paid to the restaurant back in March.

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Opinion | Calhoun: Wake-up Call

The long goodbye: Westword editor Patricia Calhoun enters the next era

By Patricia CalhounJune 30, 2026

Denver’s alt-weekly editor moves on from the role after nearly 50 years, but will remain as editor emeritus. She was honored by Denver City Council at the end of June.

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“How did bean counters ever get control over the creative?”
Opinion | Reader Response

“How did bean counters ever get control over the creative?”

By Patricia CalhounJune 28, 2026

After almost three decades, IHeart Radio booted Bret Saunders off KBCO…and fans aren’t happy.

Bret Saunders during a 2022 interview with CBS Colorado.
Business

“I was pretty surprised.” Bret Saunders speaks on shocking ouster from KBCO after 28 years

By Michael RobertsJune 25, 2026

The bloodletting at iHeart Radio is hardly unique in Denver broadcasting right now.

Denver lawyer billboard illustration
Business

Lords of the billboards: Why do injury lawyers dominate the Denver sky?

By Sage KelleyJune 24, 2026

From the Strong Arm to a new kid on the block, you cannot escape them.

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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.

Denver Life

Birdy magazine is in financial trouble. Here’s how you can help

By Michael RobertsJune 3, 2026

“Don’t tell us analog doesn’t matter. We’re fighting to preserve a human connection through an old-school technique.”

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Restaurants

All the Denver Restaurants, Bars and Airports in Food & Wine’s Top Places to Eat, Drink, and Travel

By Staci BerryMay 14, 2026

One restaurant and one bar were included, and you can probably guess which ones they were.

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Police & Law Enforcement

The Art of the Steal: Who Did Denverse Dirty?

By Patricia CalhounApril 29, 2026

Who would steal thousands of copies of an arts magazine? And why?

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Restaurants

Westword Is Seeking Food and Drink Freelancers

By Antony BrunoApril 23, 2026

Seeking writers with connections to the cultures and communities of Denver

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Restaurants

Meet Antony Bruno, New Westword Food and Drink Editor

By Antony BrunoApril 21, 2026

“I thought writing the Eat Up Havana series was the opportunity of a lifetime, but it was merely an appetizer.”

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Restaurants

Westword Food Editor Molly Martin Is Ready for Her Next Course

By Molly MartinApril 20, 2026

It’s been a delicious five years on the job!

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