Municipal sentencing reform bill in Denver moves forward
The Denver City Council introduced legislation Monday aimed at aligning municipal penalties with state law to “stop criminalizing poverty.” The bill, which was heavily revised and amended, was moved forward on a 10 to 2 vote, with Councilmembers Darrell Watson and Amanda Sawyer dissenting. Currently, people in Denver c
Mile High Mayhem: Giant Hail And Smoky Skies Set To Slam Denver
Denver wakes up under clear but smoky skies on Tuesday, June 23, with mid-morning temperatures near 59°F and a west breeze humming along at 15 to 20 mph. By this afternoon, the mood shifts fast, with highs near 86°F and an elevated risk of strong to severe thunderstorms from mid-afternoon through the evening.
Ella Langley bringing ‘The Dandelion Tour’ to Red Rocks this fall
Ella Langley is choosin’ Red Rocks. The country music star announced Monday she will perform at the world-renowned amphitheater on Oct. 7 as part of the second leg of “The Dandelion Tour.” Country singer-songwriters Kameron Marlowe and Gabriella Rose will open the show. Headlining Red Rocks Amphitheatre is a career goa
Colorado bridal shop owner ordered to prison for non-payment of $1.3 million in taxes
The 67-year-old owner of a Cherry Creek bridal shop was ordered last week to spend a year in federal prison for neglecting to pay employment taxes for 10 years.
People Drive From All Over Colorado For The Massive Cheeseburger At This Iconic Restaurant
The best cheeseburgers do not announce themselves; they make people redraw their weekend plans. In Colorado, one small, no-frills burger counter has built the kind of reputation that travels farther than any billboard ever could. It starts with a simple order, then becomes a story: juicy beef, melted cheese, a...
1up Arcade Bar announces closure of original LoDo location
It’s officially game over for the original location of one of Denver’s most popular arcade bar chains. On Monday, 1up Arcade Bar announced on its website and social media that it has officially closed the doors on its underground Blake Street location, ending a 15-year run in the shadow of Coors Field. “When we opened
They Said Stay Indoors — Here’s What’s Actually Heading Toward Denver, Wichita, and Oklahoma...
A dangerous line of severe thunderstorms is expected to tear through a wide stretch of the Great Plains on Tuesday, putting millions of residents from Denver, Colorado to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at risk for large hail, destructive winds, and isolated tornadoes — and forecasters say the worst may arrive without much war
Hail the Size of Baseballs and Violent Wind Gusts Are Targeting Your Neighborhood Tonight...
WICHITA, Kan. — A dangerous two-phase severe weather event is set to unfold across eastern Colorado, western Kansas, and northern Oklahoma on Tuesday, June 23, and the window to protect your property is closing fast. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Level 2 of 5 severe risk for...
Statewide film festival marks Colorado 150th birthday, showcasing movies with local ties
To celebrate Colorado’s 150th birthday, Denver Film is hosting a statewide film festival designed to celebrate this beautiful place we call home. The best part? The Colorado 150 Film Festival isn’t just happening in Denver. The film fest includes events around the state, set to run through late November. While screenin
Seven ways that mental shortcuts can lead to trouble in the backcountry
Written by: Anna DeBattiste; Colorado Search and Rescue Association Sarah was beginning to have some doubts about her new Meetup hiking group. It had seemed like such a good idea at first; she was new to the area and it was a great way to meet like-minded people in Denver who enjoyed the outdoors. But […]
