Johnston Touts Homeless Efforts, Looks Ahead to Affordability in State of the City
“If we want to keep the mom and the grandma and the college graduate in Denver, we can, but we have to choose it and we have to fight for it.”
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Polis Doubts He’ll Be Kamala Harris’s Running Mate – Suggests He’s Too Bald, Gay and Jewish
“My phone hasn’t rung yet,” Governor Jared Polis said during a CNN interview.
Mike Johnston Promised to End Homelessness in His First Term. Here’s What He Did His First Year
As Denver’s mayor delivers his State of the City address, we look back over his first twelve months.
Analysis: Until 1968, Presidential Candidates Were Picked by Party Conventions. What Now?
With President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the race, the convention nominating system could be revived.
President Joe Biden Ends Run; Nominated as Vice President in Denver in 2008
Joe Biden’s path to the presidency started in Denver in 2008.
Does AI Have a Place in Journalism? We Want Your Opinion
Westword and our other Voice Media Group newsrooms are involved in a summer AI cohort. Led by Trusting News, the goal is to understand how readers feel about AI uses in journalism.
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Body of 42-Year-Old Stabbing Victim Pulled From Cherry Creek in Denver
Ethan Martinez’s body was discovered on Tuesday, but police didn’t rule the death a homicide until three days later.
Mayor Pledges Housing Assistance to Help Downtown Denver Residents
“The truth is you can only live in San Francisco if you’re rich. We do not want Denver to be a city where only the rich live.”
Should I Care if My Neighbors Dislike the Smell of Marijuana Smoke?
“Should I have to stop a legal activity because it smells?”
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How Many Denver Fountains Have Gone Dry?
A handful of notable Denver fountains aren’t operating because of maintenance, vandalism and theft, according to Denver Parks & Recreation.
Lawmakers Begin New Effort to Protect Police Misconduct Whistleblowers
“The people who keep us safe should feel safe at work, especially if they just want to do the right thing and report misconduct.”
Just How Hard Is It to Become a Denver Nuggets Dancer?
Surprise: it’s pretty hard, and can require moving across the country.
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Denver Concert-Goers Get Baked Courtesy of the “Smoke Thrower”
“If I were to do that in Louisiana, I would go to jail, for sure, but you’re not going to catch me on the news for something like this out here.”
Black Aurora Councilmember Called Out for “Betraying” Protesters, Calling Them “Terrorists”
Councilmember Stephanie Hancock called protesters of a police shooting “bullies, terrorists, anarchists” during a hearing last week.
Denver Leading the Country in New Home Inventory This Year
“The rest of the country is experiencing increased inventory, but I can definitely say that our numbers are significantly high.”
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How RFK Jr. Became Colorado’s Libertarian Presidential Nominee
“There’s only so much we can do throwing stones from our ivory tower of purity.”
Polis Talks Elon Musk, Vladimir Putin and League of Legends on Breaking Bread
The Bloomberg TV show’s new episode features the governor eating his way through Pueblo while discussing politics with Alexander Heffner.
City of Denver Calls on DEA for Marijuana Reclassification, Medical Marijuana Protections
“We’ve learned after more than a decade of legalized medical and retail marijuana in Denver that marijuana does not rise to the level of a Schedule I substance”
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Right-Wing Radio Host Threatens Lawsuit Over Capitol Removal for “Pro-Life” Sweatshirt
Jeff Hunt has teamed up with the free speech group FIRE in his “Pro Life” sweatshirt fight against the Colorado Legislature.
Colorado’s Most Famous and Destructive Tornadoes
Colorado sees around fifty tornadoes per year, and the damage can be devastating.
Who Is J.D. Vance, Donald Trump’s Pick for Vice President?
After months of speculation, the Ohio senator and Hillbilly Elegy author will join Donald Trump on the Republican ticket.
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Colorado Election Deniers Try to Prove They’re Not “Whack-a-Doos” in Voter Intimidation Trial
Election deniers from the U.S. Election Integrity Plan group are on trial this week for allegedly intimidating voters after the 2020 election.