Colorado News
Make-A-Wish Colorado announces summer concert series featuring three country stars at Number 38 in Denver
Make-A-Wish Colorado is bringing live music back to Denver’s RiNo district this August with the Summer Concert Series presented by United Airlines, a three-night run at Number 38 where every […]1 hour ago
Denver’s 673-foot spiral observation tower is no longer a pipedream — it’s being designed right now
Remember that wild-looking spiral tower proposed for downtown Denver last summer that everyone compared to the Eye of Sauron? It’s actually happening — or at least, it’s a lot closer […]2 hours ago
A human was eaten by a bear in Colorado
If you needed another reminder that Colorado’s bears are not the cuddly mascots on your craft beer cans, here it is: The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office says human remains discovered […]3 hours ago
Every state has a most-Googled word definition in 2026. Colorado’s is… embarrassing
While the rest of America is wrestling with the meaning of “gaslighting,” “fascism” and “democracy,” Coloradans are out here Googling “adjective.” According to a new analysis of Google search data […]3 hours ago
Casa Bonita opening fall and holiday reservations on July 13th
If you’d like your family’s Thanksgiving tradition to involve a 30-foot waterfall, cliff divers and unlimited sopapillas instead of Grandma’s dry turkey, mark your calendar: Casa Bonita will open reservations […]4 hours ago
Big Mic’s Open Mic – Kurt Braunohler talks Comedy Works shows & working on Barbarian
Comedian Kurt Braunohler stopped by Big Mic’s Open Mic to talk about his upcoming shows at Comedy Works Downtown as well a special LIVE Recording of his Bananas Podcast. They […]7 hours ago
A parasite that causes ‘explosive’ diarrhea is spreading across the U.S. and now cases have been reported in Colorado
If you thought altitude sickness was the worst thing Colorado could do to your gut, allow us to introduce Cyclospora — a microscopic fecal parasite currently making national headlines for […]1 day ago
‘Yellowstone’ star Ryan Bingham added to Zach Bryan’s two-night Denver stadium run in August
If you’ve spent any time binge-watching “Yellowstone,” you already know the voice. Ryan Bingham, the Oscar-winning singer-songwriter who played guitar-slinging ranch hand Walker on all five seasons of the Paramount […]1 day ago
Waymo taxis are about to actually be driverless on the Denver streets
Those white Waymo vehicles you’ve been seeing cruise around Denver with a human in the driver’s seat? The human is about to go away. Waymo announced Tuesday (July 7) that […]1 day ago
The gator from ‘Happy Gilmore’ is now a taxidermy exhibit in Colorado
If you ever watched Happy Gilmore and wondered what happened to the alligator that bit off Chubbs Peterson’s hand, the answer is: he retired to a gator farm in the […]1 day ago
Emmy nominations released, The Pitt leads the pack with 25 nominations
HBO Drama “The Pitt” stepped into Emmy nomination season as a favorite, and they delivered receiving 25 nominations for their sophomore season. They were in good company with another Max […]1 day ago
Terminator 2 returning to theaters for 35th anniversary
Arnold Schwarzenegger wasn’t lying when he said “I’ll Be Back.” Terminator 2: Judgement Day will be returning to the big screens in August to celebrate its 35th anniversary. July 3, […]1 day ago
Visitors reportedly kill grass at Coors Field with loved ones’ ashes
Every year after the Fourth of July, the Coors Field grounds crew has to deal with damaged outfield grass. And every year, people assume it’s from the fireworks. It’s not. […]2 days ago
Adult summer camps are extremely popular in Colorado right now
Remember when summer camp meant lanyard bracelets, bug juice and pretending to like canoeing? It’s back — except now there’s wine, tarot readings and no one’s making you write a […]2 days ago
WATCH – Eric Church played songs at Red Rocks he hadn’t touched in 20 years — and probably never will again
Eric Church has now played four shows at Red Rocks in the last 51 weeks. He’s performed roughly 111 songs across those four nights and played 85 different ones. No […]2 days ago
CU Boulder researchers built AI ghosts of dead people and let their loved ones chat with them and it went way better than expected
Leave it to the University of Colorado to invent a way to text with dead people and have it somehow not be creepy. Researchers at CU Boulder just published the […]2 days ago
Brooke Shields calls out ‘South Park’ creators over working conditions at Casa Bonita in Denver
Only in Colorado does a labor dispute involve cliff divers, sopapillas and Brooke Shields sneaking into a restaurant under an alias. Brooke Shields, who serves as president of the Actors’ […]2 days ago
Denver’s first 100 degree day this year possible this weekend
Denver’s reign of heat continues this Summer as we approach what will Denver’s best chance at our first 100 degree day(s) of the year. According to 9News, this Sunday and […]2 days ago
The Rockies are still in last place but Hunter Goodman is going to the All-Star Game for a second straight year anyway
The Colorado Rockies have the worst ERA in baseball, just got voted the worst-reputation team in the sport by their own peers, and are sitting in the NL West cellar. […]3 days ago
Peyton Manning scored an invite to Taylor Swift’s wedding, making him Colorado’s most-famous guest
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got married Friday night at Madison Square Garden in New York, and the guest list read like an All-Star Game crossed with a Grammy afterparty. […]3 days ago
Aldi files plans for first two Colorado stores, 48 more to come
Start saving your quarters. Aldi, the German-born discount grocery chain with a cult following and a coin-operated cart system, has filed plans for its first two Colorado stores — both […]3 days ago
WATCH – Rogue firework shoots into crowd, starts fire at Coors Field during Fourth of July celebration
The annual Fourth of July fireworks show at Coors Field went a little sideways — literally — when a rogue firework shot into the audience during the Colorado Rockies’ celebration […]3 days ago
Chris Janson bringing his Wild Horses Tour to Denver’s Hudson Gardens this August
If you’ve ever wanted to hear “Buy Me a Boat” while surrounded by 30 acres of manicured gardens in the Denver suburbs, your moment is coming. Multi-platinum country artist Chris […]3 days ago
Denver ranks as worst air quality in the United States today
IQAir, which lists the air quality in cities across the world, currently ranks Denver has having the worst air quality in the entire United States. Currently listing Denver as having […]3 days ago
This Denver-Area Bar Welcomes Your Dog — And Honestly, Same
Westminster’s Kokopelli Social Bar is the excuse you needed to get you and your pup out of the house this weekend. Their grand opening event is this FRIDAY at 5:30PM. […]3 days ago
Wildfires force cancellation of dozens of Fourth of July fireworks displays across Colorado
With wildfires burning out of control across Colorado, many professional fireworks displays planned for America’s 250th birthday have been canceled across the Front Range, with some communities opting for drone […]6 days ago
Here’s where to see F-16 fighter jet flyovers in Colorado on the 4th of July
The Colorado Air National Guard is going big for America’s 250th birthday this Fourth of July, and the best part is you won’t have to drive far to see it. […]6 days ago
Village People’s policeman Victor Willis passes away at 74
The lead singer of the iconic band the Village People, Victor Willis, has passed away at 74, the day before his 75st birthday. Village People announced on a post on […]8 days ago
A 100-Year-Old tower in Colorado that claims you can see six states just reopened after 13 years
About 100 miles east of Denver, just off Interstate 70, the Great Plains flatten out into the kind of emptiness that makes your eyes go wide. That’s exactly what Charles […]9 days ago
Red Rocks and Cheyenne Frontier Days both win ACM Industry Awards
Two of country music’s most iconic venues are within a short drive from Colorado’s Front Range, and the Academy of Country Music just recognized both of them. The ACM announced […]9 days ago
Airline pilot sues Denver hotel after waking up to bats in his room
Normally this time of year, you’re likely to see a ton of miller moths around Denver, but for some reason, this summer, there seems to be more bats than moths… […]9 days ago
WATCH – Colorado man opens his truck door and finds a bear riding shotgun
Bears in cars in Colorado, not rare… Bears caught in cars by the driver in Colorado, much more rare. A Colorado contractor got the ride-along he never asked for after […]9 days ago
Denver chef becomes first Asian woman in Colorado to win James Beard Award
The James Beard Awards, which recognizes exceptional talent and achievement in culinary arts, hospitality, media and broader food system’s were held on June 15 and it was Colorado’s own Chef […]9 days ago
Denver Broncos announce 14 open training camp practices: schedule, tickets, and what to know
Denver Broncos training camp has become a summer staple for fans looking to see the team on the field for the first time, or just a fun free activity for […]9 days ago
Denver is getting its first-ever nonstop flight to Turks and Caicos
Start planning the beach trip. United Airlines just announced that it will launch nonstop service between Denver International Airport and Providenciales International Airport in Turks and Caicos beginning Dec. 19 […]10 days ago
Downtown Denver is trying to win you back with $5 parking all summer
Downtown Denver has a pitch for you to come back… They’ll make it cheap to park. The city launched a pilot program Monday (June 29) called “Mayor’s Park $5,” a […]10 days ago
Denver could ask voters to add a 5-15% tax on your sports and concert tickets
That Broncos ticket you already can’t afford? It might be about to get more expensive… Two Denver City Council members are proposing a tiered tax on tickets at large private […]10 days ago
It’s official, MLB players say Colorado Rockies have the worst reputation in baseball
If you’re a Rockies fan, you might want to sit down for this one. Actually, you’re probably already sitting, because it’s hard to stand up for a team that the […]10 days ago
Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks across Denver metro this weekend
The Fourth of July falls on a Saturday this year — and it happens to be the nation’s 250th birthday – I feel like this is what we’ve been training […]10 days ago
Grand Theft Auto 6 breaks pre-sale records
After 13 long years, Grand Theft Auto 6 fans are one step closer to what is looking to be one of the biggest games in history dropping as the pre-sale […]10 days ago
Starbucks Is Dropping a Pink Bearista Cup
Remember the madness when Starbucks released the original Bearista Glass Cold Cup last holiday season? The honey bear-shaped one with the little green beanie? People completely lost it. Cups vanished in minutes. […]11 days ago
$25 Minimum Wage? A New Bill Says Yes — Here’s What It Means For You
A new bill is pushing to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour. Yes, you read that right. Twenty. Five. Dollars. That’s a pretty massive leap from the […]11 days ago
The Denver Dog Fair takes over the National Western Complex on Saturday
The Denver Dog Fair returns Saturday (June 27) to the National Western Complex with 140,000 square feet of indoor, temperature-controlled space dedicated entirely to the proposition that dogs deserve their […]14 days ago
The 2026 Colorado Rockies are bad, but they’re also the most exciting team in baseball
The Colorado Rockies are 32-49, dead last in the NL West and 20 games behind the Dodgers. They own the worst ERA in Major League Baseball at 5.48 and have […]14 days ago
‘Night glow swimming’ at The Bay in Broomfield: color-changing lights, waterslides and $9 tickets
Looking for a summer activity that doesn’t involve bribing your kids with screen time? Broomfield’s Bay Aquatic Park has added something new for 2026: Family Night Glow Swimming sessions where […]14 days ago
Casa Bonita makes Yelp’s list of most outrageous restaurants in America
Of all the restaurants in America where you can eat a sopapilla while watching a man do a backflip off a cliff into a pool, only one made Yelp’s list […]14 days ago
Shawn Patrick’s top 10 things not to be missed at the 104th Greeley Stampede
A short drive north from Denver will have you in Greeley, my hometown and the home of the Greeley Stampede, one of the biggest rodeo and western celebrations in America. […]14 days ago
Avalanche trade Nichushkin to Columbus, continuing roster overhaul
Another piece of the 2022 Stanley Cup championship team is gone. The Colorado Avalanche traded forward Valeri Nichushkin to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday in exchange for three draft […]14 days ago
Ella Langley pre-sale presented difficulties for many buyers
This morning, pre-sales for several of Ella Langley’s shows across the country opened up for her fan club, including Red Rocks here in Colorado, and very quickly users began posting […]14 days ago
Tickle Me Elmo returns after 30 years
The year was 1996. Bill Clinton was president. “Independence Day” was the biggest movie of the year. And Tickle Me Elmo was released to the world. Within a span of […]14 days ago
3 new Blizzard flavors and Patriotic slush coming to Dairy Queen
With America celebrating it’s 250th birthday and the World Cup going on here in America, Dairy Queen decided to go all in and celebrate both events. DQ will introduce the […]15 days ago
Colorado’s iconic Hanging Lake Trail fully reopens after nearly five years and a $4.9 million rebuild
One of the most iconic hikes in Colorado is back — and better than before. Hanging Lake Trail in Glenwood Canyon officially reopened last week following a nearly $4.9 million […]15 days ago
The new Bed Bath & Beyond at in Denver will actually accept your decades-old coupons
Remember that faded blue Bed Bath & Beyond 20% off coupon wedged behind the takeout menus in your kitchen drawer? The one you refused to throw away even after every […]15 days ago
Three Denver ice cream shops land on Yelp’s list of the most coveted in America
Denver just proved it can hang with San Francisco, New York and Los Angeles when it comes to ice cream — and honestly, nobody who’s ever stood in that line […]15 days ago
4th Of July themed drinks coming to Dunkin
Next weekend Americaa will be celebrating its 250th birthday and Dunkin’ is getting in the spirit releasing a line of Independence Day themed drinks and a new collectible cup! In […]15 days ago
Denver’s free outdoor movie series, ‘Sunset Cinema,’ returns
Sunset Cinema, the free outdoor movie series produced by Denver Arts & Venues and Denver Film, kicks off its 2026 season tonight (June 23) in Sculpture Park at the Denver […]16 days ago
Denver’s airport named one of the most stressful in America just a week after another study said it was among the least stressful
Denver International Airport: oasis or stress factory? Apparently, it depends which study you read… and whether you read it before or after your flight got delayed. Just days after a […]16 days ago
One of Colorado’s first microbreweries, Rock Bottom, closes on 16th Street Mall after 35 years
In a state known for microbreweries, one of the pioneers is saying so long. Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery, that helped launch Colorado’s craft beer movement, has permanently closed its […]16 days ago
Buc-ee’s takes first formal step toward building second Colorado location
It seems like it depends on the day whether or not Buc-ee’s is still trying to build a second Colorado location in Palmer Lake. Today, they are definitely planning on […]16 days ago
Little Caesars and Spider-Man “Webberoni” pizza collab
Fans are excitedly awaiting the next chapter of the Spider-Man franchise as Spider-Man: Brand New Day is getting ready for its July 31 release, and soon they’ll be able to […]16 days ago
Fizz’s Top 5 Ice Cream Shops In Denver
Summer in Denver means two things: complaining about the heat and standing in line for ice cream. Here are my five favorite spots to cool down — ranked, debated and […]16 days ago
Denver’s original 1Up Arcade Bar closes after 15 years
Insert coin to continue? Sadly, that’s not an option this time. The original 1Up Arcade Bar at 1925 Blake St. in LoDo has officially closed after 15 years, ending a […]17 days ago
Can’t get into Eric Church’s sold-out Red Rocks shows? You can livestream all three nights
Eric Church’s three-night stand at Red Rocks Amphitheatre next month is sold out. But if you struck out on tickets, you can still watch from your couch — and Church […]17 days ago
Bed Bath & Beyond is back from the dead and its first Colorado location just opened at Park Meadows
If you have a junk drawer at the house, you better dig to the bottom and see if you still have any of those 40% off coupons from Bed, Bath, […]17 days ago
Iconic ‘Leaving Colorful Colorado’ sign destroyed in I-70 crash
One of Colorado’s most photographed roadside landmarks is in pieces after a Saturday evening crash on westbound I-70 near the Utah state line. A sprinter van pulling a cargo trailer […]17 days ago
Ella Langley checks Red Rocks off her bucket list with October headline show
Less than a month ago, Ella Langley told Billboard that headlining Red Rocks Amphitheatre was one of the biggest items still on her career bucket list. Consider it checked. Langley […]17 days ago
Denver’s own Wyndham Clark just won his second U.S. Open
For the second time in three years, the U.S. Open champion is one of ours. Denver native Wyndham Clark held on through a white-knuckle final round Sunday (June 22) at […]17 days ago
Blue and Brown M&M’s not included in new artificial dye free versions
With the push to remove many artificial dyes and ingredients from America’s diets, Mars is joining by releasing an artificial dye-free version of their candies, which will not include the […]17 days ago
Complete your summer look with a custom cowboy hat
All Denverites know that our city is not short on sunshine. So, in the summer, when temps soar into the 90s, Mile High City residents might be on the hunt […]21 days ago
You can now watch ‘Love Island’ in a movie theater in Denver – here’s where
If your living room couch no longer provides a dramatic enough setting for watching strangers make questionable romantic decisions on TV, Peacock has a solution: a movie theater. For the […]21 days ago
Denver Zoo’s baby orangutan needs name, and Colorado gets to pick from three options
There is a very small, very hairy, very important baby at the Denver Zoo, and he doesn’t have a name yet. That’s where you come in. The zoo announced this […]21 days ago
One of Denver’s oldest buildings turns 150 and most people walk right past it
Before there was a state of Colorado, there was the Emmanuel. Built in 1876 — the same year Colorado became the 38th state — the Emmanuel Art Gallery is Denver’s […]21 days ago
Colorado’s Jaccob Slavin just became the second American ever to win Olympic gold and the Stanley Cup in the same year
Jaccob Slavin was born in a Denver hospital, raised in Erie, learned to skate at the Hyland Hills rink, suited up for the Littleton Hawks and the Colorado Thunderbirds, and […]21 days ago
Kim Kardashian’s underwear empire has officially arrived in Colorado
If you’ve ever thought, “You know what the Cherry Creek Mall needs? A standalone store dedicated entirely to Kim Kardashian’s underwear,” then congratulations: your moment has arrived. SKIMS, the shapewear […]22 days ago
Jordan Davis added to the Colorado State Fair lineup
Sure, Pueblo is a long drive from Denver, but for Jordan Davis, it just might be worth it! The multi-platinum country artist has been added to this year’s entertainment lineup […]22 days ago
Casa Bonita is hiring, and one of its jobs pays up to $200,000 a year — sorry, it’s not cliff diving
The same restaurant where a man in a gorilla suit chases divers off a 30-foot indoor waterfall is now offering someone a $200,000 salary! Casa Bonita, the Denver landmark owned […]22 days ago
Denver’s last trolley is still operating along the river, and most people have no idea it exists
I’ve lived in Colorado, near Denver my entire life, and I had no idea the city had a trolley until today… Turns out I am not alone, as most people […]22 days ago
McDonald’s Is Bringing Back Fried Apple Pies and Honestly, America Deserves This
Listen up, Denver — McDonald’s is giving us all a reason to celebrate America’s 250th birthday beyond just sweating through a parade. The fast food giant announced Tuesday it’s bringing […]22 days ago
Denver Mourns Construction Worker’s Death at New Broncos Training Facility
The Denver community is mourning after a construction worker died while working at the Denver Broncos’ new training facility, a project that has represented excitement and growth for the organization […]22 days ago
Juneteenth celebrations happening around Colorado
This Friday, June 19, is Juneteenth — and it’s more than a day off. Why and where can we celebrate Juneteenth in Colorado? The short history: it’s the national commemoration […]22 days ago
Lilo voice of “Lilo & Stitch”, Daveigh Chase, dies at 35
Actress Daveigh Chase has passed away at the age of 35. The actress, who has been acting since 1998, was best known for her roles such as voicing Lilo in […]22 days ago
Keanu Reeves is coming to Denver — but leave the Matrix glasses at home
Keanu Reeves is headed to Denver this September, but he won’t be promoting a movie, dodging bullets in slow motion or looking pensive on a park bench. He’s coming to […]23 days ago
Owner who spent more than 75 years working at Greeley, Colorado’s famous JB’s Drive-In has died
If there was a “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives” type show just for Colorado, JB’s Drive-In in Greeley would be the cover model. The famous drive-in is mourning the loss of […]23 days ago
Denver among the cities that spend the most on OnlyFans
If you’ve ever wondered what Denver’s doing on its phone at 11 p.m. on a Tuesday, new research has an answer — and it’s not Zillow. Denver residents spent an […]23 days ago
Tim Tebow returning to Denver this August — this time as a speaker, not a quarterback
Love him or hate him, Tim Tebow will always have a special spot in Denver Broncos’ history…Now he’s coming back to the Mile High City. The former Broncos quarterback will […]23 days ago
Drought forces cancellation of Colorado farm pumpkin patch season
Are we at risk of having no pumpkin pie later this year during the holiday season!? Following one of Colorado’s worst winter and spring with record drought conditions, the Sonrise […]23 days ago
Last-minute Father’s Day plans? These Denver restaurants still have reservations open for Sunday
Father’s Day is Sunday (June 21), and if you haven’t booked a table for Dad yet, don’t panic — several Denver-area restaurants are still actively taking reservations for big day. […]24 days ago
Lawsuit filed in Denver court seeks to ban male circumcision in Colorado
Of all the fights to pick in Denver District Court, this might be the most personal: two Colorado men want the state to outlaw circumcision… The men have filed a […]24 days ago
Denver International Airport named one of the least stressful in America
Anyone who has flown through Denver International Airport would probably expect to see the airport on a list of the least stressful airports in America…toward the very bottom! Yet somehow, […]24 days ago
