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

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Protesters hold signs

Protesters Call Out Jason Crow Over Campaign Donors With Ties to ICE, Israel

By Hannah MetzgerMay 29, 2025

“Crow can’t claim to stand for justice or humanity while standing with Palantir.”

The <i>Master Plan</i> team, from left: David Sirota, Jared Jacang Maher, editor Ron Doyle and producer Laura Krantz (not pictured: Ula Kulpa).

David Sirota’s Master Plan Wins National Podcast Award

By Brendan Joel KelleyMay 27, 2025

In 2022, The Lever evolved into a fledgling investigative reporting team. Now its podcast just won top honors from the National Press Club.

dogs in cages

Denver Dog Owners Are Sending Their Pets to the Pound in Record Numbers

By Hannah MetzgerMay 27, 2025

Dog surrenders at the Denver Animal Shelter are up 237 percent from 2019.

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Donald Trump in White House

Golden Dome: A CU Aerospace Engineer Explains the Proposed Nationwide Missile Defense System

By The ConversationMay 25, 2025

President Donald Trump is calling for a $175 billion project to protect the U.S.

Bison grazing in the snow at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge

Polis Signs Law Protecting Roaming Bison From Hunting

By Brendan Joel KelleyMay 23, 2025

Most Americans still confuse buffalo and bison, thanks in part to Buffalo Bill Cody, a famous bison hunter who’s buried in Denver.

A man looks.

Denver Budget Shortfall Will Lead to Layoffs, Hiring Freeze, Mayor Warns

By Bennito L. KeltyMay 22, 2025

Denver is facing a $200 million budget deficit in 2026, which will lead to layoffs, furloughs and a hiring freeze.

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Colorado Town Has One of the Fastest-Growing Populations in the U.S.

Colorado Town Has One of the Fastest-Growing Populations in the U.S.

By Hannah MetzgerMay 21, 2025

The old mining town’s population has more than doubled since 2010.

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Denver Advances Plan to Eliminate Minimum Parking Requirements in City

By Hannah MetzgerMay 21, 2025

Apartment buildings in most Denver neighborhoods have to provide one parking space per unit. That may soon change.

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The Big Takeover: The Secret Plans to Give Trump Command of America’s Police

By Beau HodaiMay 18, 2025

For months, a Project 2025 subgroup drafted plans to place domestic law enforcement under Trump’s thumb. We have their files.

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Congressman Jason Crow speaks to business owners.

Jason Crow: 1,400 Immigrants Detained in Aurora, VA Facing 80,000 Job Cuts

By Bennito L. KeltyMay 16, 2025

“Things are being centralized in the administration in Washington, making local oversight much harder. We’re going to try to figure out how to get around that.”

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Immigrant Activist, Currently Detained in Aurora, Wins Human Rights Award

By Bennito L. KeltyMay 15, 2025

“I will continue to sow rebellion until I reap freedom.”

Cadet chapel at Air Force Academy

Visitors Still Need a Pass to Visit Air Force Academy, Including Nearby Bike Trails

By Brendan Joel KelleyMay 15, 2025

A Denver visitor was rebuffed when trying to visit the Southeast Asia Memorial Pavilion via the New Santa Fe Regional Trail.

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A kid looks up and eats a treat.

Summer Camp for Immigrant Kids Faces “Unprecedented” Demand as Funding Declines

By Bennito L. KeltyMay 15, 2025

“Typically, we only have to compete with ten or twenty others for a grant. Now I’m expecting something like fifty to 100.”

Five Failed Bills Expected to Come Back to the Colorado Legislature Next Year

Five Failed Bills Expected to Come Back to the Colorado Legislature Next Year

By Hannah MetzgerMay 14, 2025

Pornography, labor unions and TABOR – oh my.

Labor advocates gather at Governor's Park in Denver to rally in support of a just-cause employment ballot measure proposal.

Colorado Ballot Measure Proposal Would Require Just Cause to Fire Employees

By Hannah MetzgerMay 14, 2025

“You don’t have the type of job security you think you do.”

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Kyle Rittenhouse

Kyle Rittenhouse Coming to Golden for Jeffco GOP Fundraiser

By Bennito L. KeltyMay 13, 2025

The polarizing gunman will raise money for the Jefferson County Republican Party, with tickets between $150 and $400.

protesters in Denver

Public Lands Protest on May 17, More Political Actions

By Bennito L. KeltyMay 11, 2025

Demonstrations to protect public lands and federal workers, as well as a rally in support of women’s rights on Mother’s Day.

For Rent apartment sign in Denver

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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Eric Trump and Lauren Boebert

Eric Trump Coming to Golden for Conservative Gala

By Bennito L. KeltyMay 9, 2025

And for $2,500, you can drink whiskey together.

Colorado House of Representatives

Colorado Passes Laws on Gun Control, Abortion Access, Trans Rights in 2025

By Hannah MetzgerMay 8, 2025

From AR-15s to misgendering to a bill that has Uber threatening to leave the state, here’s what you should know.

Denver Committee Advances New Parking, Sidewalk Rules for E-Scooters and Bikes

Denver Committee Advances New Parking, Sidewalk Rules for E-Scooters and Bikes

By Hannah MetzgerMay 7, 2025

The proposal includes mandatory parking zones, sidewalk riding detection and compliance tests for riders.

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Colorado State Capitol building

Colorado Legislature Passes Reforms for Controversial Vacancy-Filling Process

By Hannah MetzgerMay 7, 2025

“From the outside in, it looks very bad. The trust and confidence of the voters have been eroding when they see that.”

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