Outrage in Cherry Creek Schools amid layoffs
More than a dozen people voiced their disappointment at the recent board of education meeting, after the district announced more than 150 full time positions will be cut.
9 Colorado hospitals at risk of closing due to Medicaid cuts
The $900 billion in Medicaid cuts over the next decade could threaten the viability of more than 400 hospitals nationally and at least nine in Colorado, a new report has found. The hospitals span the Front Range and rural communities, from Denver Health — the region’s primary safety-net provider — to smaller hospitals in places […]
More snow? What to expect for second storm on Friday
Colorado just saw some of its last snow on Tuesday, but before the summer, another storm is on the way.
Five Craft Cannabis Growers to Try in Colorado
We’re aiming to raise $20,000 by April 26. Your support ensures Westword can continue watching out for you and our community. No paywall. Always accessible. Daily online and weekly in print. There are plenty of cannabis growers in Colorado who grow respectable reefer, and the vast majority of Denver...
S&P Global Bails On Big Denver Digs For Slimmed-Down DTC Office
S&P Global is packing up most of its Denver-area desks and squeezing into a considerably smaller spot in Greenwood Village's Denver Tech Center, a move that chops its regional office footprint down to a fraction of what it is today and lands right in the middle of the metro's office-market funk.
Azure Printed Homes Celebrates Grand Opening of 25,000 Square Foot Denver Manufacturing Facility
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 15, 2026-- Azure Printed Homes , a leader in factory-built, resilient housing, has officially opened its 25,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Northeast Denver. The new facility underscores the company’s commitment to accelerating affordable, fire-resilient housing production amid growing demand in Colorado and beyond. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260415731150...
Peyton Manning Plans a “Southern-Inspired but Colorado-Rooted” Restaurant
We’re aiming to raise $20,000 by April 26. Your support ensures Westword can continue watching out for you and our community. No paywall. Always accessible. Daily online and weekly in print. When Manning’s Steaks and Spirits opened in Littleton in December 2024, more than a few people got excited,...
Northglenn issues drought declaration, watering restrictions
The City of Northglenn issued a Stage 2 Drought declaration on Monday, triggering mandatory water restrictions effective immediately. The Northglenn City Council passed the declaration Monday night in response to a historically warm and dry winter, according to a news release from the city Tuesday. By passing the declaration, Northglenn joins a list of metro […]
Family of man killed by Aurora Police say they tried repeatedly to get him...
AURORA, Colo. — An Aurora Police officer remains in the hospital days after he was stabbed in the head, and the man who attacked him was shot and killed by that officer. He was identified by family as 23-year-old Amare Garlington. His mother and cousin are devastated about the stabbing. They said Garlington has dealt with mental health issues for years and they've...
Zaxby’s Fried Chicken Invasion Aims for Dozens of Denver Spots
Zaxby's is gearing up for a big swing into the Denver area, telling potential franchise partners it could open as many as 30 restaurants across the metro and up to 50 statewide over the coming years. The Georgia-born chicken chain would drop its chicken-finger-centric menu and signature sauces into a region already packed with national contenders and local fryers. Franchise brokers...

















