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

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Catie Cheshire

Catie Cheshire is a staff writer at Westword, where she has primarily reported on news since September 2021. Her prior work experience includes contributing to Cronkite News, Arizona PBS, the Regis University Highlander and AZ Big Media. Catie holds a master’s degree from Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and an undergraduate degree from Regis University in Denver.

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Cherry Creek Trail Will Flood for Maintenance Today

By Catie CheshireMay 21, 2025

Don’t try to hang out near Cherry Creek in Aurora and Denver on May 21.

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Consumer Reports: Denver King Soopers Stores Overcharge on Multiple Grocery Items

By Catie CheshireMay 19, 2025

The Colorado grocery workers union spurred a national investigation into overcharging at Kroger stores across the country.

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After March Stabbing, Downtown Denver Club Could Lose Business Licenses

By Catie CheshireMay 16, 2025

Two people were injured during a March stabbing incident at Sky Lounge, including an employee.

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Lawsuit Alleges Unlawful Arrest at Denver Pro-Palestine Protest in 2024

By Catie CheshireMay 16, 2025

This is the second lawsuit that has been filed against the ACPD alleging unlawful arrests and free speech violations during pro-Palestine protests last year.

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Family Sues Denver Housing Authority After Mother Died in 120-Degree Heat

By Catie CheshireMay 15, 2025

Shirlyne Johnson’s HVAC system pumped hot air into her apartment for three days during the summer despite repeated requests to fix it, according to her children.

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Denver Strip Club Could Lose Licenses After Allegedly Stealing Millions in Wage Theft

By Catie CheshireMay 14, 2025

The Denver Auditor’s Office alleges that the Diamond Cabaret stole millions from workers in wage theft. Now, the city could take the club’s licenses.

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Denver Fans Blocked From Buying Tickets to Nuggets-Thunder Games in OKC

By Catie CheshireMay 13, 2025

At least one major website won’t let people with Colorado zip codes buy tickets to games at the Paycom Center.

City Council Approves Soccer Stadium and Park Hill Golf Course Swap

City Council Approves Soccer Stadium and Park Hill Golf Course Swap

By Catie CheshireMay 13, 2025

Denver had a big night on May 12, approving some major projects and delaying action on others.

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Colorado’s Wolf Depredation Fund Could Change After 2025

By Catie CheshireMay 13, 2025

Wolves are expanding in Colorado, and so are battles over livestock depredation repayments.

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Colorado Governor Urged to Sign Law Banning Rent Algorithms

By Catie CheshireMay 10, 2025

Democratic legislators passed a bill banning rent price-setting software in Colorado, but they worry Jared Polis won’t sign the legislation into law.

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Denver Bar Owner Set for Three-Week Trial for Alleged Sexual Assault, Drugging

By Catie CheshireMay 8, 2025

Jay Bianchi, formerly part of Denver’s Grateful Dead music scene, faces eight felonies.

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Lakewood Commission Approves Controversial Belmar Park Apartments

By Catie CheshireMay 8, 2025

Citizens have tried almost everything to cancel the 411-unit development, but city officials gave the plan further go-ahead this week.

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Denver City Council Rejects Suncor Contract, Citing Past Air Pollution

By Catie CheshireMay 6, 2025

Councilmembers called the proposed $25 million asphalt deal inappropriate after Suncor’s history of chemical emissions.

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New Report Finds Colorado’s Economy Still Thriving, but Tariff Impacts Loom

By Catie CheshireMay 6, 2025

Consumers haven’t been this worried about the economy since 2008 – but that hasn’t slowed business or job growth in Colorado. Yet.

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Poll: Denver Residents Want Denser Housing Throughout City

By Catie CheshireMay 5, 2025

Advocacy group YIMBY Denver commissioned a study to see if people support six-plexes, tall buildings near parks, and other housing changes.

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Power Failure: Colorado PUC Not Happy With Xcel’s “Giant Fail” at Customer Service in 2024

By Catie CheshireMay 5, 2025

“In return for that privilege of operating as a monopoly, they shouldn’t be driving profit increase at the expense of customers.”

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John Elway Involved in Golf Cart Accident Leading to Death of Friend and Agent

By Catie CheshireApril 30, 2025

Elway was reportedly driving a golf cart when Jeff Sperbeck fell off, sustaining injuries that led to his death.

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“The Wave” Was Inspired by Denver Hockey Fans

By Catie CheshireApril 30, 2025

A recent NPR podcast highlights Krazy George Henderson, who says he created the Wave while cheering for an old Denver NHL team in the 1970s.

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Towing Abandoned Cars in Denver Is Trickier Than It Seems

By Catie CheshireApril 30, 2025

Over 1,350 abandoned vehicles were towed in Denver last year, and that doesn’t count stolen cars, which are an even bigger problem.

Map: Denver Neighborhoods Where Home Prices Have Increased the Most

Map: Denver Neighborhoods Where Home Prices Have Increased the Most

By Catie CheshireApril 29, 2025

Coloradans worry about affording housing. New data shows where prices are crunching budgets most in metro Denver.

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President Trump Joins the Shedeur Sanders NFL Draft Debate

By Catie CheshireApril 25, 2025

After Deion Sanders’s son fell out of the first round in the NFL draft, Donald Trump praised their “PHENOMENAL GENES” online and called out NFL owners. But the snubs continued.

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Upset Workers Picket at Major Colorado Dairy Facility

By Catie CheshireApril 24, 2025

The Englewood operation provides milk to nearly every public school in the Denver area and others across Colorado.

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