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Hannah Metzger

Hannah Metzger is a staff writer at Westword, reporting on news, arts and culture since joining the staff in October 2023. She previously worked at publications including Colorado Politics and the Denver Gazette, where she covered the Colorado Legislature, the Denver and Aurora city councils and breaking news. Hannah has been honored with numerous awards from the Society of Professional Journalists, Colorado Press Association, Colorado Student Media Association and Denver Press Club. She graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder with a major in journalism and a minor in political science.

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Milk Tea People Chosen for $640K Investment in Plan to Revive Downtown Denver

Milk Tea People Chosen for $640K Investment in Plan to Revive Downtown Denver

By Hannah MetzgerAugust 4, 2025

The 2025 Best of Denver-winning tea bar intends to use the money to relocate to a larger shop along 16th Street.

Killer Dentist James Craig Added to Disturbing List of Murderous Colorado Husbands

Killer Dentist James Craig Added to Disturbing List of Murderous Colorado Husbands

By Hannah MetzgerAugust 1, 2025

Colorado has captured national attention numerous times for cases in which local men killed their wives.

Labor advocates gather at Governor's Park in Denver to rally in support of a just-cause employment ballot measure proposal.

Advocates Withdraw Dueling Labor Union Initiatives – But Ballot Battle Still Looms

By Hannah MetzgerJuly 31, 2025

One proposal would have required just cause to fire employees. The other sought to prohibit union membership as a condition of employment.

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Five Proposals Petitioning to Get on Colorado’s Ballot in 2026

By Hannah MetzgerJuly 29, 2025

Colorado voters could weigh in on initiatives regarding immigration enforcement, college admissions, delivery fees and more.

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Trump Cut Federal Taxes on Overtime Pay. A Lawsuit Demands Colorado Do the Same.

By Hannah MetzgerJuly 25, 2025

The lawsuit challenges a recently passed Colorado law that will continue taxing overtime pay at the state level.

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More Sexual Misconduct Allegations Emerge Against Barber in Denver, Westminster

By Hannah MetzgerJuly 25, 2025

Cesar Diaz of Ari’s Barbershop was reported to police three times for unlawful sexual contact, years before the newest accusation.

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Date With Your Dog: Denver Singles Mixer Connects Couples and Their Canines

By Hannah MetzgerJuly 24, 2025

More than 300 people have signed up to attend the doggy dating event at Improper City this evening.

The Self-Proclaimed Fascist Fired Over Viral Jubilee Video Is a Coloradan

The Self-Proclaimed Fascist Fired Over Viral Jubilee Video Is a Coloradan

By Hannah MetzgerJuly 23, 2025

Before he became a far-right online troll, Connor Estelle attended Castle View High School and the University of Denver.

Denver Pastor and Wife Indicted for Multimillion-Dollar Crypto Scam

Denver Pastor and Wife Indicted for Multimillion-Dollar Crypto Scam

By Hannah MetzgerJuly 22, 2025

The couple says God told them to create the worthless cryptocurrency…and to spend investor money on home renovations. God wasn’t with them in court this morning when they asked for a public defender.

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Advocates Fear Federal Cuts Will Hurt Wildfire Recovery at Colorado National Park

By Hannah MetzgerJuly 18, 2025

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park had a one-third reduction in staffing this year, according to a watchdog group.

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Anonymous Donor Gives $52,500 to Help Clear Colorado’s Rape Kit Backlog

By Hannah MetzgerJuly 18, 2025

The donation quintupled the total money raised to address the state’s 570-day turnaround time for processing rape kits.

Hate Driving in Downtown Denver? Sick of Uber? Try These Alternative Transportation Options.

Hate Driving in Downtown Denver? Sick of Uber? Try These Alternative Transportation Options.

By Hannah MetzgerJuly 17, 2025

From e-scooters to pedicabs and tuk-tuks: A breakdown of the city’s best alternative transportation methods.

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Colorado Laws Protect Access to Birth Control…But More Work Is Needed

Colorado Laws Protect Access to Birth Control…But More Work Is Needed

By Hannah MetzgerJuly 17, 2025

A new report says Colorado is one of sixteen “protective” states for contraception access, but improvements are needed in several important areas.

Denver Police to Launch Program to Improve Encounters with People with Invisible Disabilities

Denver Police to Launch Program to Improve Encounters with People with Invisible Disabilities

By Hannah MetzgerJuly 9, 2025

The Denver Police Department will be the nineteenth Colorado agency to adopt a Blue Envelope program.

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“Predatory” Denver Barber Accused of Years of Inappropriate Behavior Toward Clients

By Hannah MetzgerJuly 7, 2025

“This man is a danger to the community,” one customer wrote of Cesar Diaz, three years before the latest wave of allegations.

Barry Morphew Back in Colorado, Facing Charge for Wife Suzanne’s Murder

Barry Morphew Back in Colorado, Facing Charge for Wife Suzanne’s Murder

By Hannah MetzgerJuly 2, 2025

After his arrest in Arizona, he made his first Colorado court appearance in the new murder case on Tuesday.

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Denver Plan to Eliminate Minimum Parking Requirements Advances to Final Vote

By Hannah MetzgerJuly 2, 2025

Apartment buildings in most Denver neighborhoods have to provide one parking space per unit. That could change in August.

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Victim Dies of Injuries Weeks After Boulder Firebombing Attack

By Hannah MetzgerJune 30, 2025

Suspect Mohamed Sabry Soliman is now facing first-degree murder charges for the death of 82-year-old Karen Diamond.

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Denver's first Pride Marriage Marathon event on Friday, June 27, 2025.

Dozens of Couples Tie the Knot During Denver’s First Pride Marriage Marathon

By Hannah MetzgerJune 27, 2025

“Love wins, no matter who you love,” says Denver Clerk Paul López.

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Colorado Republicans Aren’t Big on GOP Plan to Sell Off Public Lands, Either

By Hannah MetzgerJune 27, 2025

Local Republicans are resisting their national party members’ plan to sell up to 41,500 acres of federal land in Colorado.

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Bug Alert: Nation’s Most Destructive Forest Pest Found in Denver

By Hannah MetzgerJune 26, 2025

The invasive species is infamous for killing ash trees, which account for one in six trees in Denver.

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