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Mother and Daughter Challenging Aurora’s Ban on Housing Roosters

By Alexander Hernandez GonzalezJune 30, 2025

After falling in love with Kevin, a rare (and allegedly quiet) breed of rooster, Heather Krueger and her seven-year-old daughter are collecting signatures to change a local ban.

Bill Moyers Legacy Includes ’90s Colorado Documentary

By Brendan Joel KelleyJune 28, 2025

When Colorado was dubbed the “Hate State,” the TV journalist dug into the constitutional amendment to prevent anti-discrimination laws protecting gays and lesbians.

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Denver’s New Bike Map Promises More Lanes, Seamless Network

By Bennito L. KeltyJune 28, 2025

If followed through as planned, the city promises a sprawling network of streets and trails designed to make bicycling easier in the Mile High City.

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Orchid Denver nightclub

Hearing Reveals New Details of New Year’s Shooting That Could Cost Nightclub Its Licenses

By Catie CheshireJune 27, 2025

A shot was fired from inside the Orchid Denver nightclub, but no one called the police except the shooting victim.

A man speaks.

Lawsuit Halts Governor Orders to Help ICE, Polis Hints at More to Come

By Bennito L. KeltyJune 27, 2025

“I hope we hear from Governor Polis soon that he will not direct any state employees to comply with this subpoena.”

People riding mountain bikes on trail in Colorado

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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Lion’s Lair Building on Colfax Sells for First Time in a Century

By Catie CheshireJune 26, 2025

The building also has a dispensary, liquor store and tattoo parlor. It sold for over $1.5 million.

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Colorado Postal Worker Connected to Ballot Fraud Sentenced

By Brendan Joel KelleyJune 26, 2025

Vicki Stuart pleaded guilty to charges of identity theft and forgery

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Auraria Campus Sets Aside Land for Colorado Hispanic History Museum

By Bennito L. KeltyJune 26, 2025

The Auraria Campus will hold off on selling land that it hopes to use for a Colorado Hispanic History Museum in a few years.

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Christian Summer Camp Ends Lawsuit Over Colorado Gender Policy…After Learning It Never Applied

By Hannah MetzgerJune 26, 2025

State officials say Camp IdRaHaJe was never under a threat of closure, despite the camp’s claims of an imminent shutdown.

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Mint Urban Infinity Sued by Tenants Again, This Time Targeting New Property Owner

By Catie CheshireJune 25, 2025

Tenants say new property manager Cortland hasn’t improved conditions, and believe they’re subject to the same conditions that just won former residents $13.5 million.

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Pamphlets on preparation and integration — the before and after of psychedelic therapy — on display at Etc Hospitality

Golden Psilocybin Healing Center Excited to Start Therapy Sessions

By Brendan Joel KelleyJune 25, 2025

“We have a chance, in broad daylight, to show the safety and efficacy of psilocybin mushrooms.”

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What in the Eye of Sauron Was Just Proposed in Downtown Denver?

By Catie CheshireJune 25, 2025

The city received a concept plan for a nearly 700-foot-tall “spiral tower” right next to 16th Street. What does it look like to you?

Barry Morphew Case Explained: Husband Charged in Wife Suzanne’s Murder for Second Time

Barry Morphew Case Explained: Husband Charged in Wife Suzanne’s Murder for Second Time

By Hannah MetzgerJune 25, 2025

Five years after Suzanne disappeared, her husband is once again behind bars. Here’s what happened last time…

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Douglas County Voters Overwhelmingly Reject Home Rule Proposal

By Brendan Joel KelleyJune 25, 2025

The County commissioners’ power grab attempt looks to be going down in flames, and some of them are adding gas to the fire.

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Where You Can Watch Drew Goodman Call the Rockies Games

By Michael RobertsJune 25, 2025

Yes, people still want to catch Colorado’s team on TV. Here’s how.

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Cannabis Can Help During Hard Times, but Don’t Depend On It

By Herbert FuegoJune 24, 2025

While it’s probably safer to smoke weed at home instead of turning to alcohol or hard drugs, we need to recognize when we’re doing too much.

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Colorado Forest Lands Should Remain Safe Despite Trump Plan to Strip National Protections

By Hannah MetzgerJune 24, 2025

Colorado is one of only two states with regulations that supersede the boundaries of the federal order.

Aurora City Council member Stephanie Hancock speaking during a closed-door session.

Black Aurora Councilwoman Defends Police, Virtual Council Meetings During Race Debate

By Bennito L. KeltyJune 24, 2025

Although she’s experienced racism first-hand, it’s not something Stephanie Hancock wants to focus on as an elected leader: “I think there are more people like me than not.”

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Xcel Energy Extension With Denver Will Need Voter Approval

By Catie CheshireJune 24, 2025

Voters have weighed in on the Xcel franchise agreement since 1906 after historic levels of corruption in the 1904 Governor’s election.

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Sex and Psychedelics Converge in Downtown Denver Convention

By Brendan Joel KelleyJune 24, 2025

“There’s a lot of shame on how we work with these medicines. There’s a lot of shame in what our kinks are.”

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