A 29-year-old democratic socialist takes on Colorado’s most senior member of Congress
Melat Kiros participated in a League of Women Voters Congressional District 1 candidate forum at Montview Presbyterian Church on May 28, 2026, in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/Getty Images) This story was originally published by The 19th. This story was originally reported by Grace Panetta of The 19th. Meet..
Denver rolling over unspent funds to assist drug users
The Denver City Council voted Monday to roll over money from a previously unspent contract with a harm reduction agency to be able to continue free needle disbursement and referral to treatment for drug users.
Denver’s latest downtown fix: $5 parking
Downtown parking just got a lot cheaper. Denver is rolling out a pilot that lets drivers park in about 3,000 spaces for $5. Why it matters: It's the latest experiment in Mayor Mike Johnston's turnaround strategy to lure people back downtown post-pandemic. The big picture: The SpotHero partnership kicks off this week an
Denver chef wins James Beard Award while making history for Colorado
Denver's Penelope Wong of Yuan Wonton is the first Asian woman from Colorado to win the James Beard Award for Best Chef in the mountain region.
Air quality alert issued in Colorado. Smoky skies expected to persist
Wildfires burning in Colorado, Utah and Arizona are contributing to smoke and poor air quality across much of Colorado, with more expected overnight. An air quality alert is in effect until 4 p.m. June 29 for Front Range counties like Douglas, Jefferson, Denver, Arapahoe, Adams, Broomfield, Boulder, Weld and Larimer. B
Denver-area firefighters deploy to larger wildfires across Colorado
FOX31's Alliyah Sims spoke with Denver metro area fire departments who are sending crews to assist with the Snyder Mesa Fire and Ferris Fire in Western Colorado.
Denver Botanic Garden’s rare “death bloom” nears its end
The Utah agave at the Denver Botanic Gardens survived hail storms, snowstorms and a polar vortex. But like any living thing, it can't outrun Mother Nature. The big picture: The plant recently reached its "death bloom," producing a stalk over 10 feet tall. Zoom in: The 25-year-old agave — a...
A Belgian Chocolate Dessert Cafe Just Opened Late-Night in Denver
A popular dessert cafe chain has arrived in Denver. The new location brings the brand’s chocolate-focused menu to Denver. The cafe will celebrate a grand opening next month. Melt n Dip is now open in Denver, adding to the city’s dessert scene. The cafe brings a menu built around Belgian chocolate to local diners. It is
9 rescued by other boaters after boat capsizes in Chatfield State Park
Nine people were rescued by other boaters after their own boat capsized at Chatfield State Park on Sunday.
Denver area fire crews deploy to assist with wildfire response
Fire agencies from the metro Denver area have deployed personnel and equipment to western Colorado to assist with the growing Snyder Mesa fire, which has burned more than 28,000 acres near the Colorado-Utah border. The fire, sparked by lightning Friday evening, merged with at least two other fires and has expanded rapi
