Denver’s Next District Attorney Hasn’t Been Sworn in Yet, but He Wants a Raise
“It feels a little bit awkward sitting here when I’m thinking about other resources that our agencies need.”
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Denver Nears Two-Year Anniversary of Migrant Crisis
December 15 marks two years since Denver declared an emergency after being overwhelmed by migrant arrivals. Here’s how local leaders have approached it.
Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow: Mike Nelson Retires From Denver7
The meteorologist won awards for more than his hair.
Aurora Teens Accused of Posting Illicit Photos of High-Schoolers, Extorting Victims
Three suspects, ages eighteen, seventeen and fourteen, were arrested in connection to the case.
Z Cycle Under New Ownership in Historic Colfax Building
After a turbulent few years, Z Cycle’s new owners believe they have what it takes to keep the wheels turning.
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Edie Parker Cannabis Line Debuts in Colorado Dispensaries
Edie Parker made a name in fashion with handbags that became red-carpet staples for celebrities like Millie Bobby Brown, Lisa Rinna and Mindy Kaling.
Lawsuit Against Netflix Eyes Don’t Look Up Creators, Including David Sirota
The Denver journalist earned an Academy Award nomination for Don’t Look Up, Netflix’s second-most-successful film.
Denver Water Invented Xeriscaping. Now It Wants People to Adopt “ColoradoScaping.”
The term “xeriscaping” can have a negative connotation, so Denver Water is rebranding the sustainable landscaping practice.
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Colorado Marijuana Sales Continue Getting Colder in 2024. Low-Potency Weed Won’t Heat Things Up.
The quality of cannabis, just like industry claims, can always be sniffed out by a good honker.
The Little Tenny That Could: Holdout House Awarded Historic Landmark Status
Denver City Council voted to preserve the alley house at 4450 Tennyson Street, nicknamed “Little Tenny,” as a historic landmark.
Pit Bull Owners, Dog Advocates Celebrate End of Aurora’s Breed Ban
Enacted in 2005, Aurora’s pit bull ban faced back-and-forth discourse between the city council and voters for years.
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Overland Community Leader Paralyzed After Home Invasion
“Our life is shattered.”
Denver Car Crime Ring Traded Stolen Vehicles for Drugs From Mexican Cartel, Indictment Claims
“It is something akin to what we might see in a Hollywood movie.”
Re-Creating the “Twelve Days of Christmas” With Cannabis
We’re still waiting on dispensary advent calendars in Colorado, but you can always make THC-infused gingerbread and CBD bath bombs at home.
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Investigation Finds Jena Griswold and Her Office Violated State Security Protocols, Resulting in Password Leak
A separate investigation by the Denver District Attorney’s Office is still underway.
Denver Officials Prepare Immigrants for New Trump Administration
They promised not to work with ICE and told immigrants to renew DACA, apply for citizenship right away.
Denver’s Problem Properties Are Stuck in a “Doom Loop” – and This Councilmember Has a Plan to Fix Them
Hundreds of city employees can be involved in trying to eliminate challenges at just one problem property.
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Denver Black Santa Project Looking for 5,000 Toys Before December 21
“It breaks my heart again that we may be in a position to turn people away.”
Colorado Traffic Laws “Dangerously” Lacking for Passengers, Children and Young Drivers, Report Finds
Colorado got the lowest grade in the country for its traffic safety laws in half of the categories analyzed.
Psychedelic Therapy Community Excited for Colorado Mushroom Program to Begin
“In Colorado, we know that we’re dealing with a mental health crisis, much like we are in the rest of the country.”
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Bluesky Isn’t the “New Twitter,” but Its Resemblance to the Old One Is Drawing Millions of Users
“Despite my optimism for the continued growth of Bluesky, I don’t think there will ever be a ‘new Twitter.'”