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Professor Paisley Rekdal

Air Force Academy Canceled Lecturer for Critical Trump Posts

By Brendan Joel KelleyAugust 28, 2025

“My suspicion is this is about protecting Donald Trump, and not the presidency.”

Mayor mike Johnson in front of Denver city hall

Ask Me Anything, Says Mayor Mike Johnston. Denver Sure Did.

By Brendan Joel KelleyAugust 27, 2025

We now go to u/Ask_me_who_ligma_is and u/SmoothBrainMillenial for more as 700 questions flood in.

Mayor MIke Johnston

Denver Countersues Trump Administration Over Sanctuary City Threats

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 26, 2025

The DOJ’s lawsuit also seeks to undo a 2017 declaration stating that Denver is a “safe and welcoming city for all,” even though it didn’t do anything but create a slogan.

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Colorado lawmakers in special session

Colorado Legislature Passes Bill to Fund Medicaid Reimbursements for Planned Parenthood

By Delilah Brumer, Colorado NewslineAugust 25, 2025

“We are in the midst of a health care access disaster that began [when the federal law] was signed.”

Two guys talk on stage.

Colorado Congressmen Hold Town Hall in Aurora, Talk ICE Size and Trump Tactics

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 23, 2025

“It actually has a bigger budget than the United States Marine Corps.”

Tina Peters' mug shot

Trump Targets Polis and Mail-In Voting in Latest Rant, Demands Release of Tina Peters

By Brendan Joel KelleyAugust 21, 2025

The president promised “harsh measures” for “Crooked Colorado politicians” in a social media rant.

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Mayor Mike Johnston.

Denver Mayor Expects No More Layoffs, Balanced Budget in 2026

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 21, 2025

“When the rest of the economy is tightening, [that is] when you want to make public investments.”

A crowd applauds Dolores Huerta's comments.

Trump, ICE and Cost of Living Among Top Worries for Colorado Latinos

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 20, 2025

Colorado Latinos are largely worried about the direction of the United States under President Donald Trump’s leadership but confident in state policies, an annual poll shows.

City staff talk about a new office.

Denver Staffer Suing the City Among Those Cut by Layoffs

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 19, 2025

Jessica Calderon alleges the city wrongly denied her a promotion. Now she’s among the dozens of staffers hurt by layoffs.

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A man looks.

What Is a Sanctuary City? How Denver’s Federal Designation Works.

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 19, 2025

Although the term “sanctuary city” is all over the national news now, the term’s ties to Denver stretch back decades.

aurora ice facility

Three Colorado Towns Will Host New ICE Detention Centers

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 18, 2025

ICE plans to open three new facilities and nearly triple its capacity for detained immigrants in Colorado.

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Poll: Nearly 90 Percent of Coloradans Consider Cost of Living a “Very Serious Problem”

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 16, 2025

The annual Pulse Poll found that Coloradans are worried about government and politics more than ever before with Trump back.

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Signs protest the Salvation Army.

The Salvation Army Ditches Denver’s Hotels for the Homeless

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 15, 2025

The decision came as the Salvation Army was under increased public criticism for security at the shelters.

Colorado Teens Create Ballot Measure That Would Guarantee College Admission for Top Students

Colorado Teens Create Ballot Measure That Would Guarantee College Admission for Top Students

By Hannah MetzgerAugust 13, 2025

“Every year, you see kids who have excellent academics, they write good essays, and they’re stressed out of their minds that they’re not going to get into any college.”

hudson town hall

New Colorado Ice Facility Planned for Front Range Town: What to Know

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 12, 2025

In July, court documents revealed that ICE was eyeing six spots in Colorado.

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Meet the Gen Z Candidates Challenging Colorado’s Longest-Serving Congressmember

By Hannah MetzgerAugust 12, 2025

“We cannot wait and hope the older generations will watch out for us. We have to watch out for ourselves.”

The City of Loveland.

Loveland Struggles to Find the Right Response to Homelessness

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 12, 2025

The city wants to stop spending millions on shelters, but doesn’t want to sweep encampments without them.

People pose for a photo

Fox News Attacks Denver’s Bid for Gay Games 2030

By Brendan Joel KelleyAugust 8, 2025

Chatterer Tomi Lahren disapproves of the gays pursuit of “arts and crafts, singing, cultural moments…dancing…togetherness”

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woman in white sweater in front of building.

Strategic Plan Could Open a New Chapter for Aurora Library System

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 8, 2025

“We’re not a very well-funded library system, so we have to do a lot with a little,” says Ginger White Brunetti.

A woman yells towards a camera.

Three Seniors Attacked Shortly After Latest Denver Protest

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 7, 2025

Law enforcement and witnesses confirmed the incidents, but the identities of the attackers are unknown.

College student sits on e-bike

Free Ride: New Program Will Cover E-Scooter, Bike Trips to Denver Transit Stations

By Hannah MetzgerAugust 7, 2025

The pilot program will provide 40,000 free one-mile rides to RTD’s University of Denver and Decatur-Federal stations.

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south park cartoon

South Park Melts ICE in Second Episode of New Season

By Brendan Joel KelleyAugust 7, 2025

After Homeland Security used a South Park still as a recruiting tool, a new episode added Kristi Noem, J.D. Vance and Charlie Kirk to the season 27 enemies list.

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