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Are You Ready to Get Lit? A Dozen Things to Do in Denver This Week

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Mugshot for Tyler Boebert.

Lauren Boebert’s Son Still Doesn’t Have a Lawyer, Judge Calls Out Slow Movement

By Chris PerezMay 9, 2024

It’s been over two months since Tyler Boebert was arrested on felony theft charges, and he still doesn’t have a lawyer.

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston takes a selfie

The Mayor Just Held a Q&A With Reddit. Let’s See How It Went.

By Thomas MitchellMay 8, 2024

Because where else can you talk about city issues with youngcockdrew and fartsniffer87?

A child rides a scooter.

Hidden Migrant Encampment Swept – After Most Residents Leave

By Bennito L. KeltyMay 8, 2024

About ninety migrants were at the encampment, but only a dozen or so hung around to wait for the city to kick them out.

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A building in Denver, Colorado.

Homeless Nonprofit Renovates Uptown Housing, Eyes Empty 7-Eleven Space on Colfax

By Chris PerezMay 8, 2024

The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is trying to change what people think about East Colfax and supportive housing.

Destroyed house with warning signs

Permit Under Review to Demolish Exploded House on Lincoln Street

By Catie CheshireMay 7, 2024

State health officials are currently focused on removing asbestos from the site.

A migrant takes a selfie at the Panama-Colombia border.

A Venezuelan Migrant’s Long, Harrowing Path to Work in Denver

By Bennito L. KeltyMay 7, 2024

Luis Alvarado worked, walked and bused his way through two continents for a better life. After arriving in Denver a year ago, he’s finally permitted to work.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

Tinder dating app open on an iPhone

Colorado Close to Requiring Safety Policies for Dating Apps

By Hannah MetzgerApril 30, 2024

“It must be more costly for them to provide hunting grounds for predators than it is to protect their users.”

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Auditor Tim O'Brien posing with large bank check with a wage theft victim.

Denver Auditor’s Office Gets Subpoena Power Back to Help Underpaid Workers

By Chris PerezApril 29, 2024

The Auditor’s Office will have a powerful tool with the passage of the Denver Labor subpoena bill.

Representative Ron Weinberg wearing pink heart-shaped glasses.

Immigrant Legislator Calls Himself “Illegal Alien,” Challenging Colorado Democrats’ Decorum Rules

By Hannah MetzgerApril 29, 2024

“I am these words and I was these words,” says Ron Weinberg. “I’m never going to be suppressed.” The bill is back for debate today.

law enforcement with protesters

Police Arrest Anti-War Protesters at Auraria Campus Encampment

By Chase Woodruff, Colorado NewslineApril 27, 2024

“When protesters did not comply after numerous written and verbal requests, law enforcement stepped in at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Friday.”

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Migrants get food.

Denver’s New Migrant Plan Closer to Capturing $45 Million in Cuts and Contracts

By Bennito L. KeltyApril 26, 2024

While the city released its “playbook,” the council advanced two bills that will help meet the $90 million migrant budget.

What Jennifer Did photo with girl wearing red dress

Colorado Legislators Advance Bill to Require Labels for AI-Generated Content

By Hannah MetzgerApril 26, 2024

Over 100 members of the AI industry are rallying against the bill, but some say it’s necessary to build trust.

A young homeless woman watches a sweep.

City Sweeps Homeless Encampment in Baker, Moves 50 Into Temporary Housing

By Bennito L. KeltyApril 25, 2024

The encampment appeared a few weeks ago, and the city wanted to sweep it while it was “still a manageable size.”

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A Mauritanian migrant holds up a leafy green.

Only Goats Eat Mushrooms: West African Migrants Learn to Cook in Aurora

By Bennito L. KeltyApril 23, 2024

West African migrants aren’t used to eating leafy greens, mushrooms and other common American vegetables, so volunteers taught them how.

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