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Lauren Boebert’s Eldest Son’s Car Wreck Injured Friend, Led to Criminal Charges

By Chris PerezApril 10, 2023

The 2022 crash landed Tyler Boebert’s friend in the hospital with a concussion and severely lacerated hand, which still gives him problems.

Circumcision Intactivists Call for Thornton Clinic’s Head

By Benjamin NeufeldApril 9, 2023

Anti-circumcision advocates held a protest April 6, calling for the end of what they see as the unkindest cut.

Denver Ranked-Choice Voting Advocates Striking While Iron Is Hot

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghApril 6, 2023

With sixteen mayoral candidates on the Denver mayoral ballot, RVC might have saved voters from frustration…and a runoff.

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Mike Johnston and Kelly Brough Will Meet in Denver Mayoral Runoff

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghApril 5, 2023

Just under 172,000 votes have been counted, out of 524,250 registered voters in the Mile High City.

Denver City Council Getting a Major Overhaul

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghApril 5, 2023

Up to seven new members could join the thirteen-member body, which will be working with a new mayor.

Referred Measure 2O Landed in the Rough for Developers of the Park Hill Golf Course

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghApril 4, 2023

Westside, which paid $24 million for the 155-acre property, has conceded the election.

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Homeless Residents of Aloft Hotel Must Move Out This Month

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghApril 4, 2023

Residents of the Aloft need to move out this month.

STAR Program Expanding to Meet Demand for Services

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghApril 4, 2023

The successful alternative emergency response program sends clinicians and EMTs to crisis situations.

Meet the Unsung Heroes of Denver’s Street-Sweeping Season, Which Begins Today

By Bennito L. KeltyApril 3, 2023

Some good Samaritans are prepared, giving people a head’s up with their own signage and public warnings.

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Last Denver Rec Center Used for Migrant Shelter Reopening Today

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghApril 3, 2023

The Twentieth Street Recreation Center will reopen on April 3.

Say Goodbye to Pickleball at Congress Park

Say Goodbye to Pickleball at Congress Park

By Catie CheshireApril 2, 2023

Denver Parks & Recreation has abandoned plans to add courts there, and instead is booting the popular sport altogether.

Lunar New Year Could Become Observed Holiday in Colorado

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghApril 1, 2023

After a few dark years for the Asian-American community, there’s a bright spot at the state legislature.

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Educator Weighing Legal Action After Being Booted From Senate Gallery for Pro-Life Sweatshirt

By Chris PerezMarch 31, 2023

Jeff Hunt – an educator and anti-pot advocate – believes he has a free speech case on his hands after getting tossed out on March 21.

Colorado’s Long History of Not Holding Gun Manufacturers Accountable May Soon Change

Colorado’s Long History of Not Holding Gun Manufacturers Accountable May Soon Change

By Catie CheshireMarch 31, 2023

Until now it’s been nearly impossible to hold the gun industry accountable in Colorado. That could all change this legislative session.

Key Things to Know About the April 4 Denver Municipal Election

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghMarch 31, 2023

It’s too late to mail your ballot, but you can deliver it up until 7 p.m. April 4…and even register to vote on Election Day.

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Westernaires Wrangle Twenty More Acres From Jefferson County

Westernaires Wrangle Twenty More Acres From Jefferson County

By Catie CheshireMarch 27, 2023

The Jefferson Country Board of Commissioners officially approved a transfer of about twenty acres of land to the Westernaires. Yeehaw!

Citizens Urge PUC to Rake Xcel Over the Coals on Plant Cost Recovery

Citizens Urge PUC to Rake Xcel Over the Coals on Plant Cost Recovery

By Catie CheshireMarch 27, 2023

As the Public Utilities Commission considers Xcel’s proposal for cost recovery from closing coal plants early, citizens wonder what they’re paying for.

Boebert Beat: Don’t Kid Around With National Parents Union

By Teague BohlenMarch 26, 2023

The Colorado congresswoman’s calendar included stops at a high school and the jail holding January 6 insurrectionists.

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John Suthers Making Last Push to Keep Space Command Headquarters

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghMarch 25, 2023

The Colorado Springs mayor had two conversations with Donald Trump that pointed to political, not practical, reasons for the headquarters move.

What Their TV Ads Say About These Denver Mayoral Candidates

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghMarch 24, 2023

Get the message? Six contenders using commercials to suggest how they’d run the Mile High City.

The Contenders: IT Executive Al Gardner Wants to Troubleshoot Denver’s Problems

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghMarch 24, 2023

With a background in IT and police oversight, he thinks he can fix the city’s stickier issues.

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Pinkerton Security Guards Coming Back to Denver

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghMarch 23, 2023

The security agency got into trouble with city officials after a fatal shooting in October 2020.

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