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Santa is arriving in at Bass Pro Shops in Loveland by pontoon a week after Halloween
The jack-o’-lanterns will barely be out the door, and Santa is already on his way. Bass Pro Shops in Loveland is starting the Christmas season early with Santa’s arrival on […]19 hours ago
Meet the owls (and bobcats and turtles) who need your help: Colorado Wildlife Rescue hosts its biggest party of the year
Every year, more than 1,500 wild animals in Colorado need a doctor, and the Rocky Mountain Wildlife Alliance takes them in. The nonprofit wildlife hospital and rehab center in Sedalia […]19 hours ago
Colorado teacher’s rare T. Rex find is now on display at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Most teachers come home from summer break with a tan and a pile of vacation photos. Kent Hups came home with T. rex footprints. Hups teaches science at Northglenn High […]19 hours ago
Sprinkler cops? Denver Water proposes 15-person lawn patrol for 2027
Have you always wanted a badge, a clipboard and the power to give your neighbor a hard time about his sprinklers? Your dream job may be coming. Denver Water has […]19 hours ago
WATCH – United Airlines sends ‘ghost hunters’ into DIA to investigate conspiracy theories
Denver International Airport has been accused of a lot over the years: secret bunkers, hidden tunnels, lizard people and a demon horse out front. Now United Airlines has decided to […]2 days ago
LOOK – Colorado couple turns home into three-story haunted house
Most of us call it decorated once the plastic skeleton is on the porch. In Monument, Colorado, Laura and Scott Traxler went a lot further and turned their whole home […]2 days ago
Man pans Colorado rivers for months to make one-of-a-kind engagement ring
Fellas, we have a problem. Most of us show up to a proposal with a ring from the mall and a nervous smile. Jack Vulcani of Wheat Ridge showed up […]2 days ago
Denver’s five most haunted spots for Halloween
The Stanley Hotel gets most of Colorado’s ghost attention, but you don’t have to drive to Estes Park for a scare. Denver has plenty of legends of its own, from […]2 days ago
$10 million roller rink, Rainbow Dome, opens in Denver
Dust off your knee pads. Denver has a brand-new roller rink, and it has a disco ball. Rainbow Dome, a $10 million roller rink, opened Friday night, Oct. 23, at […]3 days ago
NCAA names Denver as finalist to host men’s Final Four
Denver just made the shortlist to host college basketball’s biggest weekend, and it pitched a building that won’t be ready for years. On Tuesday, the NCAA named Denver one of […]3 days ago
Amazon plans to hire 6,500 workers in Colorado ahead of holidays
If you’ve ever wanted to see where your holiday packages come from, now’s your chance. Amazon plans to hire about 6,500 people across Colorado for the holiday rush. The openings […]3 days ago
Sunlight after sunset? Space-mirror that offers sunlight on-demand draws Colorado attention
Colorado’s sunsets could someday face some high-tech competition. A California startup called Reflect Orbital wants to use giant mirrors aboard satellites to redirect sunlight to locations on Earth after dark, […]3 days ago
Colorado Springs’ infamous ‘Mad Pooper’ story gets TLC documentary
Colorado Springs has given the world the Air Force Academy, Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak. Nearly a decade ago, it also gave the world the “Mad Pooper.” Now […]4 days ago
Pentagon releases more UFO files: What a former Pentagon worker saw from his Colorado porch
The Pentagon released another batch of UFO files on Friday, and the internet is busy again with Roswell, silent black triangles and Utah’s famously weird Skinwalker Ranch. Colorado has its […]4 days ago
Will it snow on Halloween in Denver?
Ask anyone who grew up in or around Denver about Halloween, and you’ll probably hear about trick-or-treating in a snowsuit with the princess costume hidden under a puffy coat. It’s […]4 days ago
Bow Mar to gate itself off from Denver, neighboring cities threaten installing gates of their own
Most gated communities are a cul-de-sac or a country club. Bow Mar is gating an entire town. Last Monday, the Board of Trustees of the tiny town of about 950 […]4 days ago
The Stampede is coming: Colorado’s UFL team announces name and logo
Colorado has a new pro football team, and it’s charging into Colorado Springs. On Sunday, the United Football League revealed the name of the city’s new spring football team: the […]4 days ago
Dictionary.com announces 2026 Word of the Year
Dictionary.com revealed its Word of the Year of 2026, and it is “maxxing.” On their site, maxxing is defined as short for “maximizing.” This trendy term can be used on its […]4 days ago
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Griffin Jax – projected to start Game 4 of World Series – has Colorado roots
The Rockies’ season ended a long time ago, but Colorado still has someone to root for in the World Series. Griffin Jax grew up in the Denver area, pitched at […]7 days ago
Old Dominion, Edwin McCain return to Colorado for 2027 Ski Fest Benefit
Old Dominion normally plays arenas. In January, the country hitmakers are coming to Beaver Creek for a show with just 530 seats. Old Dominion and Edwin McCain will headline Rocky […]7 days ago
BetUS names Black Hawk casino as one of America’s most haunted gaming destinations
The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park gets most of the attention when people talk about Colorado ghosts, thanks to Room 217 and a certain Stephen King novel. But about 40 […]7 days ago
Target offers $30 Thanksgiving meal for 6
Denver, we may have found something to be thankful for before anyone even passes the gravy. Target has announced a $30 Thanksgiving meal designed to feed six people. That works […]7 days ago
Colorado’s National Parks are free Oct. 27 in honor of Teddy Roosevelt’s birthday
Teddy Roosevelt has a birthday coming up, and you’re the one getting the gift. On Tuesday, Oct. 27, the National Park Service is waiving entrance fees at every park that […]8 days ago
No flying shrimp, no onion volcano: Benihana Express announces Denver location
If your best Benihana memory is a chef flipping a shrimp tail into his hat and stacking onion rings into a flaming volcano, keep your expectations in check for this […]8 days ago
Colorado couple spends year plus building post-apocalyptic Halloween yard
Most of us call it a big Halloween if we get a pumpkin on the porch before Oct. 30. In Brighton, Bache and Misty Rojas work on theirs for more […]8 days ago
Get free coffee for 100 days at Castle Rock’s new Dunkin’
Some people camp out for concert tickets or the new iPhone. In Castle Rock this weekend, the prize is coffee, and a lot of it. Dunkin’ is officially opening its […]8 days ago
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Denver Christkindlmarket announces its 2026 return
Grab your coat, your Christmas spirit and maybe your stretchy pants. The Denver Christkindlmarket is returning to Auraria Campus this holiday season, bringing back the cozy wooden huts, festive lights, […]8 days ago
Zach Top to release ‘Zach Top – Live From Red Rocks: The Concert Film’ from Morrison shows in September 2025
If you were one of the lucky fans at Red Rocks in September 2025 when Zach Top sold out two nights in a row, get ready to relive it. If […]9 days ago
Brave the Haunted Forest in Highlands Ranch Oct. 23 and 24
For most of the year, the woods south of Rocky Heights Middle School are quiet. This weekend, they belong to the monsters. The Highlands Ranch Community Association’s Haunted Forest is […]9 days ago
Colorado’s celebrity exorcist is logging off for a year, right before Halloween
Most people try a “digital detox” for a weekend and give up by Sunday afternoon. The Rev. Chad Ripperger, one of the most famous exorcists in the country, is going […]9 days ago
Colorado’s most mispronounced word of 2026? It’s our own name
It’s the name on our license plates and our sports jerseys. Apparently, it’s also the word we can’t stop Googling. A new study of Google search data found that the […]9 days ago
Chris Young, Lee Brice and Blake Whiten to head to Denver for KYGO’s St. Jude Jam
Each winter we gather at the world famous Grizzly Rose to enjoy great music and raise a bunch of money for St. Jude. This year’s St. Jude Jam will be […]9 days ago
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile rolls into Denver November 12
Denver, the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is making a quick stop in town, and this one is definitely worth a photo! The iconic hot dog on wheels will be at the […]10 days ago
Another wayward Waymo: Self-driving car causes chaos at Downtown Denver school
School drop-off is already one of the most stressful parts of any parent’s day. On Monday morning, parents at Downtown Denver Expeditionary School had to deal with something new: an […]10 days ago
Denver’s most popular dog and cat names of 2026
If you yell “Luna!” at a Denver dog park, expect a lot of heads to turn. Rover’s 2026 pet name report says Luna is now the most popular name for […]10 days ago
Colorado’s Riverdale Road named among most haunted roads in America
Most Colorado roads are known for traffic, potholes or that one merge on I-25 nobody can figure out. Riverdale Road is known for ghosts. The winding, two-lane stretch between Thornton […]10 days ago
Sean Payton says Bo Nix will remain Broncos’ starting QB
Broncos Country has spent the past week arguing about Bo Nix on sports radio, social media and probably at a few dinner tables. Sean Payton isn’t joining the debate. On […]11 days ago
Denver climbs to No. 8 on Orkin’s ‘rattiest cities’ list
Denver is moving up in the national rankings. Unfortunately, it’s not for craft beer or hiking trails. Pest control company Orkin released its 2026 Rattiest Cities list, and the Mile […]11 days ago
Ice Castles nix both Colorado locations for 2026-27 season
Earlier this month, Colorado lost its Ice Castles in Cripple Creek. Now Silverthorne is out too. The company behind the frozen attraction announced Oct. 14 that it won’t run either […]11 days ago
Turnpike Troubadours announce two Red Rocks shows for May 2027
Colorado has two new reasons to look forward to next spring. Turnpike Troubadours are returning to Red Rocks Amphitheatre for back-to-back headlining shows on Thursday, May 13, and Friday, May […]11 days ago
What Colorado voters need to know ahead of the 2026 midterm election
Election officials expect about 80 percent of Denver voters to cast a ballot this year. That’s a big number for a midterm, and it means most of your neighbors plan […]11 days ago
Will they or won’t they? Buc-ee’s returns with plans for second Colorado store
Colorado’s relationship with Buc-ee’s has had more ups and downs than a drive over Monument Hill. The Texas travel center chain famous for its beaver mascot, brisket sandwiches and very […]14 days ago
Sadboy Creamery opens new pint shop on Colfax
Most ice cream shops want you to be happy. Sadboy Creamery wants you to eat your feelings on the couch, during a rom-com, maybe after a breakup. “This is ice […]14 days ago
Broncos haven’t lost in Orange Crush throwback uniforms, Broncos Country asks to make them permanent
Some Broncos fans have lucky socks. Some have a lucky chair. The team may have found something better: lucky uniforms. Denver beat the Seattle Seahawks in overtime Thursday night while […]14 days ago
Banana Ball announces two 2027 Coors Field games
Denver is going bananas again…sort of. Banana Ball, the circus-style version of baseball that has sold out stadiums across the country, is coming back to Coors Field for two games […]14 days ago
Colorado’s spookiest town makes America’s top 10 most haunted list
The elk aren’t the only ones wandering around Estes Park this October. A new study ranks the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park as the seventh most haunted town in […]14 days ago
McDonald’s and Disney team up for Boo Buckets collab
Good news, McDonald’s Boo Buckets are coming back. Better news, they will be featuring iconic Disney villains! Beginning October 20, you’ll be able to order Happy Meals featuring the Boo […]15 days ago
Ski Free Sundays to return to Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs this season
The words “lift ticket” and “free” rarely show up in the same sentence in Colorado. Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs is the exception. The state’s oldest continuously operating ski area […]16 days ago
DIA debuts express pay parking for additional fee
Flying out of Denver International Airport takes some planning. You budget for gas, coffee and a $14 airport sandwich, and then you get to the parking exit and you’re slapped […]16 days ago
Denver cemetery calls out those using its grounds for photoshoots: ‘It’s not for playtime’
Spooky season brings out the creativity in Coloradans: haunted houses, costume parades, a car wash that turns into a tunnel of terror. Fairmount Cemetery has one request: please don’t bring […]16 days ago
WATCH – Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokić bombs during stand up routine for hilarious new Sprite ad
Nikola Jokić has three MVP trophies, an NBA championship ring and a stable of racehorses back in Serbia. Comedy may be one thing he can’t do, and he seems fine […]16 days ago
Report indicates AI models could soon infiltrate smart home devices
It seems like every week new red flags are raised over the dangers of the unchecked speed of AI services, and AI is once again in the headlines for its […]16 days ago
Denver’s Curtis Hotel offers clown-themed Halloween stays with haunted house tickets
Most hotels skip the 13th floor. Denver’s Curtis Hotel leans all the way into it. The downtown hotel is famous for its over-the-top themed floors, and for Halloween it’s giving […]17 days ago
Cavender’s Boot City opens fourth Colorado store at Colorado Mills
Your excuse for showing up to the Grizzly Rose in sneakers just ran out. Cavender’s Boot City, the Texas-born Western-wear chain, has opened its newest store at Colorado Mills in […]17 days ago
Castle Rock restaurant serves free dinner every Sunday, asks for donations and volunteers
For years, Mary Grothe’s Sunday tradition was simple. She cooked salmon and vegetables and invited friends and family over to eat. Then she decided to set a much bigger table. […]17 days ago
Both Matchbox Twenty and Nickelback announce shows in Denver
Somewhere in Denver, a millennial just pulled a burned CD out of a Honda Civic glove box and started crying. Two of the biggest rock bands of the late ’90s […]17 days ago
Coloradan wins $200,000 in Monday’s lottery drawing
If one of your friends shows up with a brand new vehicle soon, you might want to check and see if they were the big winner of $200,000 in the […]17 days ago
Former Broncos QB Peyton Manning joins Riley Green for first country song ‘Alabama vs. Tennessee’
Broncos fans have heard Peyton Manning call audibles, sell pizza, host the CMA Awards and join the stars at concerts throughout the city. Now we get to hear him on […]18 days ago
Denver’s annual Halloween parade takes place October 17
Most cities have Fourth of July parades and maybe even Christmas parades, but Denver has one for Halloween too! The Broadway Halloween Parade takes over one of Denver’s quirkiest streets […]18 days ago
Denver overdue for first freeze, but it may happen this week
It’s been a long goodbye to summer on the Front Range. Denver should hit about 80 degrees again Tuesday, October 12, and plenty of people are still wearing shorts. Enjoy […]18 days ago
Remembering John Denver 29 years later: how a New Mexico kid became Colorado’s voice
Colorado lost one of its own 29 years ago today. John Denver died on Oct. 12, 1997, when the small plane he was piloting went down off the California coast. […]18 days ago
Denver Nuggets unveil throwback uniforms and new court
The NBA is constantly brining in new alternate uniforms for all of their teams. It seems like every year teams are getting new ones. On Monday, Oct. 12, the Denver […]18 days ago
Darth Vader’s lightsaber from ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ and ‘Return of the Jedi’ heads to auction
Auctioneers will be hoping the Force is strong with Darth Vader’s lightsaber, as it will be going on auction, starting at $1,000,000! The auction company Heritage Auction will be featuring […]18 days ago
Passes for Boulder’s Sundance Film Festival go on sale Oct. 15
Colorado movie lovers, put October 15 on your calendar! This is so exciting. It’s so close. Passes and ticket packages for the 2027 Sundance Film Festival in Boulder go on […]21 days ago
Grand Theft Auto 6 features Morgan Wallen as radio DJ
We’ve all heard Morgan Wallen on our radios, but now you’re going to hear him as a radio DJ! It was already announced that Morgan Wallen’s song “Last Thing You […]21 days ago
Big Mic’s Open Mic – Comedian Adam Ferrara
Comedian Adam Ferrara stopped by for Big Mic’s Open Mic to talk about his shows this weekend at Comedy Works and shares one of hilarious memorable stories from when he […]21 days ago
WATCH – Video shows man pelting Denver Waymo with full carton of eggs
Denver’s driverless cars have already taken a wrong turn into a farmers market. Now they’re getting breakfast thrown at them. A Waymo passenger filmed a man throwing eggs at his […]22 days ago
Study ranks Denver International Airport among most stressful airports in US
If your blood pressure goes up somewhere around the Peña Boulevard exit, you’re not alone. Denver International Airport ranked as the seventh most stressful airport in the country in a […]22 days ago
Rockies, Broncos and Bolder Boulder legends elected to Colorado Sports Hall of Fame
Rockies fans get to chant “CarGo” one more time. Carlos González, Broncos center Tom Nalen and Olympic runner Jenny Barringer Simpson lead the six-member class of 2027 for the Colorado […]22 days ago
After helping so many others throughout his career, legendary Colorado musician needs community’s help as he battles cancer
If you’ve been to a bar, brewery, big concert, tiny concert or benefit show in Northern Colorado in the last decade, there’s a good chance Tim Elliot was behind the […]22 days ago
2027 NWSS National Anthem Contest
2027 Voting is open now! – VOTE HERE Voting is open now for the National Western Stock Show 2027 National Anthem Contest. Visit nationalwestern.com or find National Western Stock Show […]22 days ago
Colorado loses one Ice Castles exhibit for 2026-27 season
Winter in Colorado will be a little less sparkly this year. Ice Castles won’t return to Cripple Creek for the 2026-27 season. The city and the company announced Oct. 2 […]23 days ago
Popular Pokémon Fossil exhibit to come to Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Trainers, start your countdown. The Pokémon Fossil Museum exhibit is coming to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science on May 28. Denver is only the second North American stop, […]23 days ago
Rockies fans will pay more in 2027, following fourth straight 100-loss season
The Colorado Rockies just finished their fourth straight season with at least 100 losses, one short of the Major League Baseball record. Yet somehow next season, season-ticket holders will pay […]23 days ago
Jon Pardi postpones Colorado show due to infection, sets new date for May
Jon Pardi fans in Colorado will have to wait a little longer. The “Head Over Boots” singer was supposed to bring his Gamblin’ Man Tour to Blue FCU Arena at […]23 days ago
Here’s Johnny! ‘The Shining’ axe heads to auction
Spooky season is in full effect and a prop from one of the most legendary horror movies, “The Shining,” will soon be on auction, and that is Jack Nicholson’s iconic […]23 days ago
Get scared and clean at haunted Colorado car wash
Most people go to the car wash to get rid of dirt and bugs. This October, one Colorado car wash will throw in clowns, fog and screams. Tommy’s Express Car […]24 days ago
Colorado ranked among least safe states in America in new study
Colorado usually does well in “best of” lists for hiking, craft beer and sunshine. WalletHub’s new safety rankings went the other way. The personal finance site’s 2026 “Safest States in […]24 days ago
LOOK – Evergreen High School’s therapy dogs crowned homecoming king and queen
Homecoming at Evergreen High School has officially gone to the dogs. The school’s two therapy dogs, Polenta and Norene, were crowned its first canine homecoming king and queen Friday night […]24 days ago
Oct. 6 is National Taco Day – where to score cheap and free tacos around Denver
It’s National Taco Day and Taco Tuesday Tuesday, so clear your dinner plans. National Taco Day now falls on the first Tuesday of October, and several chains with Denver-area locations […]24 days ago
49ers’ Dre Greenlaw fined for taunting Broncos during Sunday’s game
Things got heated a couple of times during the Broncos’ game against the 49ers game Sunday between the 49ers’ (and former Bronco) Dre Greenlaw and Broncos Head Coach Sean Payton, […]24 days ago
Colorado’s oldest haunted house features coffin simulator
Some people spend their Halloween picking out the perfect costume. Others pay to lie down in a coffin and get “buried alive.” If you’re in the second group, the Frightmare […]25 days ago
Old phone booth in RiNo helps Denverites find perfect match
Denver dating has seen it all: swiping, speed dating and that guy at the brewery who wants to tell you about his 14er count. Now the city has a new […]25 days ago
New nonstop Denver-to-Moab flights take off Oct. 7
I took my first vacation in Moab, Utah this summer, and I am in love! However, getting from Denver to Moab usually means a long drive on I-70, a stop […]25 days ago
More than 1,000 runners eat their way through Denver’s Taco Bell Ultramarathon
Most runners spend race week cutting back on junk food. The runners in last Saturday’s International Taco Bell 50K did the opposite. More than 1,000 people lined up at the […]25 days ago
Denver ranks as a best smelling city in the country
We know Denver is on the top of many lists in the country. Best outdoors. Best access to sports. Best…smelling? A new study ranks Denver in the top 10 for […]25 days ago
Walmart delivery drones are Colorado bound
The days of a delivery driver dropping off your Walmart order may be a thing of the past as Walmart Drone Delivery service will soon be coming to Denver. Walmart […]25 days ago
Denver Mayor wants the city to host the Super Bowl in 2033
Denver has hosted the Stanley Cup Final, the NBA Finals and the World Series. One big game is missing, and Mayor Mike Johnston has a date in mind for it. […]28 days ago
