Late Comedian Hated Colorado’s Largest Airport
While comedian Ralphie May’s most famous Colorado-centric story took place at Grand Junction’s Avalon Theater, the late funny man also once went on a long rant about how much he disliked Denver International Airport.
Pedestrian killed by RTD train in Denver, police say
A Regional Transportation District A Line train struck and killed a pedestrian, forcing RTD to replace the train with shuttle buses near Smith Road and Dahlia Street.
Business Buzz: AI layoffs in Denver and economic aftershocks in Golden
COLORADO, USA — Two significant workforce shifts are in focus on today’s 9NEWS Business Buzz: the rising tide of AI-driven layoffs in the tech sector and the economic ripple effects of federal job cuts in Golden. While the causes differ—from emerging technology to shifting federal priorities—both highlight the...
Denver judge rules Department of Corrections violates state constitution
A Denver judge ruled that the Colorado Department of Corrections has been violating an amendment to the state constitution by requiring people in state prisons to work under threat of solitary confinement and other punishments.
Law enforcement officers shouldn’t wear masks | Jon Caldara
Should police wear masks? Denver’s City Council thinks no — and is even trying to outlaw it for federal agents operating in the city (because if there’s one thing municipal governments do well, it’s bossing around Washington). Like so many issues where people quickly polarize to...
Second suspect charged in fatal Aurora street-racing crash last November
AURORA | A second suspect in a fatal November 2025 street-racing crash now faces charges of vehicular homicide stemming from the Aurora rollover that injured two teenagers and killed a 20-year-old man, police said. Carlos Cruz-Figueroa, 18, has been charged with vehicular homicide, reckless driving, reckless...
Colorado activists urge owner of empty Hudson prison to nix potential new ICE facility
The apartment complexes in Denver owned by Highlands Real Estate Investment Trust offer what one building’s website calls “modern, approachable luxury,” with amenities like private patios, fitness centers, bike storage and an onsite dog wash. But another Colorado property owned by the Chicago-based trust could soon...
Denver will now fine restaurants for including a common takeout add-on in their to-go...
The ordinance is designed to give consumers a choice. Denver will now fine restaurants for including a common takeout add-on in their to-go meals first appeared on The Cool Down .
New exhibit tells the story of Leadville’s Irish immigrant community
At 10,000 feet, winter doesn’t just arrive; it settles into your bones. Snow swallows rooftops. Oxygen thins. In the mines, darkness is constant; above ground, the cold is merciless. If a cough lingers too long or the sun doesn’t shine for one too many days, it could mean the difference between life and death.
5 Best New Restaurants in Westminster, Colorado that Locals Keep Coming Back For
Westminster has grown from a mostly suburban corridor between Denver and Boulder into a legit dining destination. With new developments, revamped shopping centers, and a growing craft‑beer scene, the food options have followed. These five relatively new or newly buzz‑worthy restaurants are worth a detour. 1. Kachina...

















