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Hannah Metzger is a staff writer at Westword, reporting on news, arts and culture since joining the staff in October 2023. She previously worked at publications including Colorado Politics and the Denver Gazette, where she covered the Colorado Legislature, the Denver and Aurora city councils and breaking news. Hannah has been honored with numerous awards from the Society of Professional Journalists, Colorado Press Association, Colorado Student Media Association and Denver Press Club. She graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder with a major in journalism and a minor in political science.

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Proposition 131 Explained: Colorado’s Open Primary and Ranked Choice Voting Proposal

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 25, 2024

One ballot measure could reshape most of Colorado’s elections.

Leader of Denver Airport Car Theft Ring Sentenced to Twenty Years in Prison

Leader of Denver Airport Car Theft Ring Sentenced to Twenty Years in Prison

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 25, 2024

“We hope this shows as a clear statement that crime in Colorado will not be left ignored.”

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Right to School Choice: What Would Colorado’s Amendment 80 Do?

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 24, 2024

Proponents say the measure maintains the status quo, but opponents fear it will lead to massive changes for public schools.

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Colorado Women Used This Word to Describe Dating Men in the State

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 23, 2024

Colorado was one of just 22 states in which women used a negative word to describe the men. And this one hurt.

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What Is a Veterinary Professional Associate? Colorado’s Proposition 129 Explained

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 22, 2024

The ballot measure has divided Colorado’s animal-care industry and politicians across the aisle.

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Colorado Amendment 79: Abortion Rights Ballot Measure Explained

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 18, 2024

The initiative in Colorado, Amendment 79, asks voters to enshrine the right to abortion in the state constitution.

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Colorado Teacher of the Year Wants to Mend Students Through Education

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 17, 2024

“Students are carrying so many adult issues on their shoulders. On their social media feeds, they are seeing wars, they are hearing of calamities. And they have fewer real-life, in-person connections.”

A billboard reads, "Denver slaughterhouse ban hurts dog meat farmers, ElwoodDogMeat.com/no309" with illustrations of a wiener dog running from a piece of steak. At the bottom, it says, "If this fake ad bothers you, ask yourself why."

Is There a Dog Meat Farm in Denver? Billboard From Vegan Activist Satirizes Slaughterhouse Debate

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 16, 2024

The billboard is intended to make people confront their explanations for eating meat, according to the woman behind it.

The Viral Orbeez Dog Is From Colorado (and Don’t Worry, He’s Okay)

The Viral Orbeez Dog Is From Colorado (and Don’t Worry, He’s Okay)

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 12, 2024

A video of Orion pooping rainbow beads got over 86 million views – but that’s not all vets found in his stomach.

Denver Is the Top City for Public Sex, Survey Finds

Denver Is the Top City for Public Sex, Survey Finds

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 11, 2024

Over half of Denver respondents admitted to doing the dirty in public parks, nature trails or wooded areas.

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The Hellish Process of Renewing a Vehicle Registration in Colorado

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 10, 2024

As Denver police crack down on expired license plates, I renewed mine 27 months past due (and got out of paying the late fee).

I Survived Elitch Gardens’ 24-Hour Coffin Challenge. Here’s What it Was Like.

I Survived Elitch Gardens’ 24-Hour Coffin Challenge. Here’s What it Was Like.

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 8, 2024

I ate bugs, free-fell from 150 feet, slept through clown attacks and much more.

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Supreme Court Justice Faces Recusal Calls Over Ties to Colorado’s Richest Man

Supreme Court Justice Faces Recusal Calls Over Ties to Colorado’s Richest Man

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 4, 2024

Neil Gorsuch is once again facing public scrutiny for his relationship with billionaire Philip Anschutz.

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Denver Woman Gets Probation, Community Service for Attack Against Young Skateboarders

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 3, 2024

The altercation went viral on social media over the summer, prompting donations and support for one of the children involved.

Denver to Become Epicenter for Sex Enthusiasts in October

Denver to Become Epicenter for Sex Enthusiasts in October

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 2, 2024

Let your freak flag fly a mile high at two major sex conventions this month.

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Growing Up in Aurora: Beyond the Headlines

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 2, 2024

My hometown has been burdened by a negative reputation for all my life. But there’s much more to Aurora.

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Grave Concerns: Five People Will Be Shut in Coffins for 24 Hours at Elitch Gardens

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 1, 2024

You can watch the contestants suffer on stage this Saturday.

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Denver Slaughterhouse Fined $119,000 for Toxic Chemical Risks

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 27, 2024

Superior Farms was penalized by the EPA as a ballot initiative seeks to ban such slaughterhouses from Denver.

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Park Hill Golf Course Owners Must Reimburse Over $250,000 for Unpaid Renovations

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 25, 2024

Sisters of Color United for Education spent around $200,000 fixing up the golf course’s clubhouse, only to be denied access.

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Complaint Accuses Denver Slaughterhouse, Fur Ban Campaigns of Hiding Donors

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 24, 2024

“Voters deserve to know who is actually behind this misguided effort.”

Rain in Denver, Snow in Mountains Expected Over Weekend

Rain in Denver, Snow in Mountains Expected Over Weekend

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 20, 2024

Temperatures in Denver are predicted to fall more than 30 degrees by Sunday.

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What Products Would Be Prohibited by a Denver Fur Ban?

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 19, 2024

No felt cowboy hats, no fly-fishing fly made with animal hair…and no rabbit’s foot!

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