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A student wearing a backpack with a small rainbow flag on it, symbolizing LGBTQ pride.

Ballot Proposal Wants Schools to Notify Parents of Signs Their Kid Is Transgender

By Hannah MetzgerMay 7, 2024

A new law just started requiring Colorado public schools to refer to students by their chosen names.

Jamal Murray is guarded by Nickeil Alexander-Walker

Nuggets Fans Ask: Did Denver Quit in Blowout Loss to Timberwolves?

By Michael RobertsMay 7, 2024

The disaster happened in painfully slow motion.

Inside of an elevator shaft

Fire Department Conducts Over Five Elevator Rescues Per Day in Denver

By Catie CheshireMay 6, 2024

It’s usually a simple process, unless we’re talking rope rescues in a high-rise.

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After a Decade, Denver’s El Jebel Building Is Ready for the Public

By Catie CheshireMay 6, 2024

“I feel like I’ve been in this building a million times, and I’m still finding things that I didn’t notice before.”

Senator Perry Will sporting a wolf fur jacket and bolo tie.

“The Most Legit Dude” in the Colorado Capitol: Senator Becomes Unlikely Celebrity

By Hannah MetzgerMay 6, 2024

He wears wolf fur, bolo ties and challenged Denver’s mayor to a Rocky Mountain oyster eating contest. He is Perry Will, and we’re not worthy.

Nuggets Fans Play Blame Game After Series-Opening Fail to Timberwolves

Nuggets Fans Play Blame Game After Series-Opening Fail to Timberwolves

By Michael RobertsMay 5, 2024

Nuggets heroes took much of the criticism.

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Colorado’s Longest, Largest Cinco de Mayo Event Celebrates 35 Years

By Bennito L. KeltyMay 5, 2024

Over 250,000 people are expected to mark Cinco de Mayo at Civic Center Park this weekend, and it all had to start somewhere.

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I’m Proud of My Cannabis Business, but My Wife Isn’t

By Herbert FuegoMay 4, 2024

“We do good work in the community and for patients, but my wife doesn’t want me to bring it up at certain functions.”

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Reader: Free the Glizzy Gladiator!!

By Westword ReadersMay 4, 2024

Some people are hot over the arrest of a hot dog vendor outside Ball Arena the night the Nuggets clinched a playoff spot.

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Child holds microphone and talks in public.

West Denver Residents, Kids Plead for Help as Homelessness Reaches “Most Concerning” Level

By Bennito L. KeltyMay 3, 2024

During a May 2 meeting, residents told Mayor Mike Johnston they were tired of seeing drugs, violence and nudity in public.

Camps in front of Tivoli Hall at Auraria Campus in Denver

Past Demonstrations, Campus Rule Changes Shape Ongoing Auraria Protest

By Catie CheshireMay 3, 2024

Auraria students protesting the Iraq War spurred a camping ban on campus years before the City of Denver created one.

Colorado GOP Chair Dave Williams with former president Donald Trump on his shoulder.

Would Donald Trump Pass the Colorado GOP’s Endorsement Questionnaire?

By Hannah MetzgerMay 3, 2024

Short answer: probably not.

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Deion Sanders Tries Saving Face on Social Media After Transfer Backlash

By Chris PerezMay 2, 2024

Coach Prime can’t seem to hold his tongue after coming under fire for his handling of CU’s transfer controversies.

Silver electronic vehicle charges

Denver Ranks Second in Country for Clean Energy

By Catie CheshireMay 2, 2024

High scores in eco-friendly building policy and electronic vehicle charging helped Denver move up in the national ranking.

Man in orange shirt hits a bong

Did the Dispensary Budtender Overserve Me?

By Herbert FuegoMay 2, 2024

They were in on the scam or too stupid to know about it. Either way, they’re out.

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A kid sits in an encampment.

Local Artist Builds Hidden Migrant Camps in Cat-and-Mouse Game With City

By Bennito L. KeltyMay 2, 2024

The person managing the encampment plans to set up another hidden site after they’re swept on Monday.

A neon sign for the Elbo Store in Denver, Colorado.

High-End Glass Art Is Alive and Well at Elbo’s New Store

By Chris PerezMay 2, 2024

“I’ve seen how my stuff is presented in other shops and I’m not necessarily all that happy with it.”

Man holds freedom of speech sign during protest at Colorado State Capitol

Social Media Bill Killed Amid Concerns From Abortion, Natural Medicine Advocates

By Hannah MetzgerMay 1, 2024

The sponsor promised to bring back a similar bill aimed at protecting youth on social media next year.

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A tent with "Liberation for Gaza" at a college student protest

Inside the Pro-Palestine Encampment Protest at Auraria Campus

By Catie CheshireMay 1, 2024

Over forty students have been arrested so far, but protesters say they won’t leave until their schools end support of Israel.

Crowd of people inside Mercury cafe in Denver

Westword Natural Medicine Panel Dives Into Emerging Psychedelics in Colorado

By Patricia CalhounMay 1, 2024

For our third members-only event, Westword explored Colorado’s new psychedelics space at the Mercury Cafe.

Renderings of Urban Peak's "Mothership" homeless shelter

Urban Peak Loses Wage Theft Appeal, Must Give Millions to Underpaid Workers

By Chris PerezMay 1, 2024

The homeless youth service provider will have to dole out an estimated $2 million after losing a wage theft appeal hearing.

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Two psilocybin mushrooms on a plate

Colorado Psychedelics Community Protesting Proposed Social Media Ban

By Thomas MitchellMay 1, 2024

A bill aimed at protecting kids on social media could ban content related to decriminalized psychedelics for all users, advocates worry.

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