Colorado News
After a lawsuit, a venue swap and a bunch of drama, the ‘Unvaxxed Singles Mixer’ is back in Denver
Remember when an unvaccinated dating app tried to throw a singles mixer in Denver back in May and the whole thing turned into an absolute circus? Well, they’re coming back. […]20 hours ago
NASA is about to fly a plane really low over Colorado and they say it’s about cow farts
Alright, let’s just get this out of the way: NASA is about to fly a plane very, very low over Colorado farmland, and they say it’s to study cow farts. […]20 hours ago
The UFL is bringing a new pro football team to Colorado in 2027
Colorado Springs is getting a professional football team. The United Football League (UFL) announced Wednesday (Sept. 23) morning that Colorado Springs will be one of two new expansion markets joining […]20 hours ago
McDonald’s Monopoly game makes its comeback October 6
While you may not be passing “Go” for $200, you could be winning a bunch of other prizes as the Monopoly game returns to McDonald’s! The classic board game and […]22 hours ago
Dolly Day is 9/25, Colorado is going all out — where to celebrate
September 25 falls on a Friday this year, and if you rearrange the numbers just right, 9/25, 9-2-5, you’ve got the title of one of the most iconic country songs […]2 days ago
Arc Thrift Stores to open first outlet in Denver, everything will be sold by weight
If you’ve ever left an Arc Thrift Store thinking “I can’t believe that vintage Carhartt jacket was $18,” get ready, because Arc is about to change the math entirely. Arc […]2 days ago
Colorado’s I-25 wildlife overpass cuts animal collisions by 91 percent over nine months
If you drive I-25 between Castle Rock and Monument, you’ve driven under it, a massive dirt-covered bridge spanning all six lanes of the interstate near the Greenland exit. It doesn’t […]2 days ago
Colorado’s new $1 coin won’t have mountains on it, it’ll have the Pueblo chile pepper
If you collected state quarters back in the day, and let’s be honest, most of us had that cardboard map with the little slots, you probably remember the 2006 Colorado […]2 days ago
Is leaf peepin’ worth it this season?
Following one of the hottest and driest summers on record, Colorado’s leaf peeping season has hit early with many area’s peak fall colors hitting much sooner than normal and with […]2 days ago
Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ becomes longest-running No. 1 single in US chart history
And then there was only Ella Langley. At 23 weeks, Ella Langley’s “Choosin Texas” has officially become the longes- running number one single on Billboard in US history. Last week, […]2 days ago
Meet ‘Smash,’ Colorado bull elk who declares war on anything with wheels
There is a bull elk in Estes Park, Colorado who has decided – firmly and with great conviction – that golf carts are his mortal enemy. His name is Smash. […]3 days ago
WATCH – Bear climbs out of garbage truck in Castle Rock
The wildlife in Castle Rock are on a roll. First it was the squirrels knocking out the power grid two days in a row. Now it’s a bear hitching a […]3 days ago
Waymo vehicle drives around barricades and into Denver farmers market
A driverless Waymo decided to do a little Sunday morning shopping at the South Pearl Street Farmers Market this weekend, except nobody invited it. Around 8:40 a.m. on Sunday, a […]3 days ago
Military tank shows up on Arvada street Friday during neighbor dispute, HBO captures it all for docuseries
A decade-long neighborhood feud in Arvada went from petty to full-blown absurdity on Friday night when an armored military vehicle showed up on Lamar Drive while HBO cameras were rolling. […]3 days ago
Union Pacific’s Big Boy locomotive to stop in Colorado during first-ever holiday tour
One of the world’s largest steam locomotives will be getting a dose of holiday spirit this year for the next time it comes to Colorado. Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. […]3 days ago
Top 10 best cheeseburgers in Denver, according to Yelp and TripAdvisor ratings
In a city that may have literally invented the cheeseburger (a stone marker on Speer Boulevard commemorates the claim) Denver takes its patties seriously. From 81-year-old dive bars to Wagyu […]6 days ago
St. Mary’s Glacier has completely melted for first time in over a century
If you’ve ever hiked the trail above Idaho Springs to find snow in the middle of July, or watched people ski and snowboard in shorts on a random Tuesday in […]6 days ago
KSE unveils $135 million renovation plan for Ball Arena
If you were holding out hope that Denver would eventually get a shiny new arena to replace Ball Arena, Friday’s announcement from Kroenke Sports & Entertainment makes it pretty clear: […]6 days ago
Squirrels cause back-to-back power outages at Colorado substation
A single squirrel knocked out power to roughly 4,400 CORE Electric Cooperative customers on Tuesday after it got inside a substation and touched energized equipment, causing a fault that left […]6 days ago
LOOK – Avs’ Brent Burns shaves iconic beard and gets new teeth, own agent doesn’t recognize him
If you walked past Brent Burns at Ball Arena right now, you wouldn’t recognize him, and that’s exactly the point. The 41-year-old Avalanche defenseman rolled into training camp Wednesday looking […]7 days ago
Costco announces DoorDash and Uber Eats partnership
For years, delivery services such as DoorDash and Uber Eats have provided the convenience of delivery of your favorite restaurants and stores right to your doorstep, but one of their […]7 days ago
William Shatner plans trek to Denver for ‘Star Trek II’ screening and live Q&A
William Shatner, the 95-year-old Canadian legend who has played Captain James T. Kirk since 1966, is bringing his Live On Stage tour to the Paramount Theatre on Jan. 21, 2027. […]7 days ago
National Cheeseburger Day is Sept. 18 — check out deals and freebies around Denver
Friday is National Cheeseburger Day, and if you play your cards right, you can eat your way across the Denver metro for roughly the cost of a parking meter. Here’s […]7 days ago
Colorado Festival of Horror moves to bigger Denver venue for 2026
If you’ve ever felt like you needed more elbow room while surrounded by creepy clowns and witches, good news — the Colorado Festival of Horror has you covered. The homegrown […]7 days ago
It’s been nearly 15 years – Tim Tebow to finally return to Empower Field on Sunday
Fourteen years, eight months and nine days. That’s how long it’s been since Tim Tebow stepped on the field at what is now Empower Field at Mile High, and this […]7 days ago
Three of Colorado’s biggest corn mazes open this week
Summer’s over. You know how we know? The corn mazes are back. Three of Colorado’s biggest fall attractions open their gates this weekend, and if you haven’t already started arguing […]8 days ago
Dylan Scott to bring Dear Big City Tour to Mission Ballroom in February
Dylan Scott just gave Denver a reason to look forward to the frozen tundra, also known as February. The multi-platinum singer announced his headlining Dear Big City Tour Tuesday, and […]8 days ago
SCHEELS finally makes its way to Denver area, complete with 60-foot Ferris wheel inside store
It’s official: Denver’s finally getting a Ferris wheel inside of a sporting goods store. Because that’s just how SCHEELS rolls. The employee-owned retailer announced Wednesday that its third Colorado location, […]8 days ago
Bruce Brown, Nuggets’ biggest country music fan, signs with Knicks
Denver’s favorite boot-wearing, Luke Combs-blasting basketball player is heading to the Big Apple. Bruce Brown, the 30-year-old guard-forward who became a fan favorite during two stints with the Nuggets, signed […]8 days ago
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ beats out ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ to become highest-grossing domestic movie
For 10 years, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” held the crown as the highest-grossing movie in the United States with $936.66 million dollars. Wednesday, that record was beaten as “Spider-Man: […]8 days ago
Denver’s tallest building is in financial trouble, and it says a lot about downtown
If you’ve ever looked at the Denver skyline and thought, “That big one in the middle looks like it’s doing just fine” — well, not so much. Republic Plaza, the […]8 days ago
Mountain lion spotted lounging in tree, causes police to shut down Westminster street
Look, we’ve all had those days where you just need to find a nice tree, stretch out and ignore the world for a while. Apparently, one young mountain lion in […]8 days ago
Measles case confirmed in Denver-area visitor — exposure sites you need to know
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is urging people to check their recent whereabouts after confirming a measles case in an international visitor who traveled through the Denver […]8 days ago
Where is the smoke in the Front Range coming from?
If you stepped outside recently and thought, “Did someone forget to put out the campfire?” — you weren’t alone. Coloradans across Denver, Boulder and Fort Collins noticed a distinct smoky […]8 days ago
Northglenn High School teacher finds first-ever T. rex trackway
Most teachers come back from summer break with a tan and a stack of ungraded papers. Kent Hups came back with a Tyrannosaurus rex. The Northglenn High School science teacher […]8 days ago
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s new $40 million giraffe center now open
If you’ve ever fed a giraffe at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, and if you grew up in Colorado, you almost certainly have, the experience just got a massive upgrade. The […]9 days ago
Science says Mile High is one of the top-10 loudest NFL stadiums
Look, we’re not saying the Broncos lost to the Chiefs 31-10 last night (Sept. 14) because of the noise at Arrowhead Stadium. But we’re not not saying it, either. A […]9 days ago
Denver West Express proposes rail line connecting DIA to Bailey, Frisco and Avon
Coloradans have been hearing about a Denver-to-the-mountains train for what feels like forever. But a new proposal just dropped some actual numbers and the speed alone is enough to make […]9 days ago
Kenny Chesney announces return of stadium tour, includes stop in Denver July 17
Kenny Chesney just announced he’s bringing his stadium tour back in 2027, and Denver is on the list. The country superstar unveiled the Original Vibe Room Tour Tuesday, a 19-date […]9 days ago
Colorado family auctions off 300 vintage cars starting at 50 cents each
Got two quarters burning a hole in your pocket? That might be all you need to open the bidding on a classic car in Colorado this week. The family of […]10 days ago
Dolly Parton murals pop up around Denver metro area — where to find them
We may not be renaming our airport after her like Nashville, but Denver loved Dolly Parton too, and now her face has been showing up on walls all over town, […]10 days ago
Denver officially brings back online parking ticket disputes after year of backlash
If you’ve been sitting on a Denver parking ticket for the last year, muttering “I’ll deal with this when I can do it online,” today’s your day. As of Monday, […]10 days ago
TSA considers allowing bottles of water through airport security for PreCheck passengers
If you’ve ever stood at a DIA security bin, making painful eye contact with a TSA agent while chugging a $5 bottle of Dasani you bought 90 seconds earlier, this […]10 days ago
Joe Sakic to remain Avs’ general manager
With just 17 days until the start of the Colorado Avalanche’s season, we now know it will be Joe Sakic who will be holding the reigns as general manager. Sakic […]10 days ago
Two women in Greeley invent award-winning laundry-folding robot
Two women in Greeley just solved the chore that humanity has collectively despised since the invention of the dresser drawer: folding laundry. And the internet is losing its mind over […]13 days ago
WATCH – Bo Nix calls Tim Tebow his ‘childhood hero’ in must-watch Broncos interview
If you need any more proof that Denver is the center of the football universe right now, watch the Broncos’ latest “Jersey Swap” episode. In the 13-minute sit-down posted to […]13 days ago
Win $503K Denver home for $100 — St. Jude Dream Home tickets on sale
For a hundred bucks, you could win a half a million dollar house. Not a bad deal… Tickets are officially on sale for the 2026 Denver St. Jude Dream Home […]13 days ago
Garth Brooks asked to play two shows at the Grizzly Rose, but the sheriff’s office turned him down
Garth Brooks’ “secret” show at the Grizzly Rose on Sept. 3 was the worst-kept secret in Denver. The venue spent the week promoting a mysterious artist named “Yukon Jack,” and […]13 days ago
John Elway to appear on ‘Manningcast’ for first time during Broncos Monday Night Football game
The only two quarterbacks to bring the Denver Broncos Super Bowl victories will team up as the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs face off during Monday Night Football. John […]13 days ago
Dave & Buster’s offers free unlimited gameplay Saturday for Daves, Anns and Busters
If your name is Dave, Ann or Buster, congratulations: Tomorrow is quite literally the only day in history your name has come with a tangible financial benefit. Dave & Buster’s […]13 days ago
CMA Awards nominations revealed, Ella Langley leads the pack
The 60th Annual CMA Awards will be held November 18, broadcasting live on ABC and Disney+ (and the next day on Hulu), and we now know which artists have been […]14 days ago
Kip Moore to bring his acoustic tour to Denver for first time in seven years — and for opening night
If you’ve ever wanted to hear “Somethin’ ‘Bout a Truck,” “Hey Pretty Girl” and “Wild Things Like You” stripped down to just a man, and a guitar in an intimate […]15 days ago
Trans-Siberian Orchestra announces two Denver shows – Christmas season is coming whether you’re ready or not
We haven’t even made it to the Broncos’ home opener and Trans-Siberian Orchestra is already out here reminding you that Christmas is coming. The arena rock holiday juggernaut just announced […]15 days ago
LOOK – Colorado legalizes selling homemade tamales, comedian George Lopez is here for it
For generations, abuelas and home cooks across Colorado have been selling tamales, burritos and other homemade food to their neighbors, friends and whoever was lucky enough to know the right […]15 days ago
Denver’s Church Nightclub will transform into immersive Halloween pop-up during October
You know how in every horror movie, the characters always do the one thing you’re screaming at them not to do? Walk into the dark room? Answer the ringing phone? […]16 days ago
Kangaroo Ranch in Wheat Ridge offers kangaroo yoga sessions
There are a lot of ways to spend a Saturday morning in metro Denver. Hiking. Brunch. Farmers market. But doing a downward dog while a 10-month-old red kangaroo named Joker […]16 days ago
Colorado’s famous fictional town just rebranded from ‘South Park’ to ‘South America’
For 29 years, the fictional Colorado town of South Park has been the setting for one of the most iconic animated shows in television history. The four foul-mouthed kids, the […]16 days ago
Empower Field at Mile High introduces 120 new food items this Broncos season — from pork belly bao to deep-fried risotto
Every year, Empower Field at Mile High tries to one-up itself with new stadium food, and every year we think “okay, there’s no way they can get weirder.” And every […]16 days ago
Lainey Wilson to host 60th CMA Awards
The 60th Country Music Association Awards will be back with a familiar face, as country superstar Lainey Wilson will return as the host. After several years of being hosted by […]16 days ago
Ingrid Andress talks with Tracy and Fizz about upcoming Bluebird show
Ingrid Andress joins Tracy and Fizz to discuss writing a new album, stepping back into the spotlight and starting her new tour, her favorite Colorado artists and what fans can […]16 days ago
Colorado’s leaf peeping season brings more enforcement along with new Breckenridge shuttle
Colorado’s favorite fall show is almost here, and this year, it may arrive a little earlier than usual. Because of our hot, dry summer, leaf peeping season could start as […]20 days ago
Melissa Villaseñor talks voicing in Hoppers & Toy Story 5 & more
Melissa Villaseñor stopped by and talked with Big Mic about Dolly Parton who she does a legendary impression of, her busy “cartoon” Summer voicing characters in Hoppers and Toy Story […]20 days ago
Denver International Airport expects over 360,000 travelers Labor Day weekend
A three-day Labor Day holiday weekend is sending a lot of people on some last-minute summer trips, which means a lot of travelers making their way through Denver International Airport. […]20 days ago
Red Rocks plans $35 million backstage facelift
Red Rocks Amphitheatre is the most iconic concert venue on the planet. The views, the sound, the red rock formations, it’s all perfect. The backstage area? Apparently, not so much. […]22 days ago
Country dominates lineup of this weekend’s JAS Labor Day Experience in Aspen, features Tim McGraw, Shaboozey and more
If you’re still trying to figure out your Labor Day weekend plans, may we suggest pointing your car toward the mountains? The JAS Labor Day Experience kicks off this Friday, […]22 days ago
Woman who visited all 50 states includes Four Corners Monument on list of most overrated tourist spots
A woman who visited all 50 states just dropped her list of America’s seven most overrated tourist spots, and Colorado made the cut, not for anything in Denver, not for […]22 days ago
National poll reveals Colorado loves to grill Rocky Mountain oysters, and we’ve never been more confused
A new poll from Talker Research just dropped the grilled food each state is known for, and Colorado got tagged with Rocky Mountain oysters. Yes, bull testicles. On a grill. […]22 days ago
Is Garth Brooks performing at The Grizzly Rose on Thursday?
Is “Yukon Jack” playing The Grizzly Rose Thursday? OK Denver, put on your boots and grab your detective hat, because we’ve got a mystery — and honestly it’s not even […]22 days ago
Boots in the Park Albuquerque’s 2027 lineup features George Strait, Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn and more
Look. We know Albuquerque isn’t Denver. But it is a roughly six-hour drive down I-25, you don’t need a plane ticket and when the lineup is this stacked, you pack […]23 days ago
Bring bras to donate at Riley Green’s Fiddler’s Green show – you could win backstage passes
If you’ve been online at all this summer, you’ve probably seen the videos: fans tossing bras (and sometimes even other types of underwear) onto the stage at Riley Green concerts […]23 days ago
White Castle burgers finally make their way to Colorado…kind of
Now that Colorado has added Whataburger and In-N-Out Burger locations in the last few years, the only major burger chain still missing in our state is White Castle, but that’s […]23 days ago
Dollar Tree sued in Colorado due to understaffing that contributed to extremely inappropriate in-store behavior
There’s no easy way to say this, so we’re going to say it the most delicate way possible: a Colorado woman has filed a lawsuit against Dollar Tree alleging that […]23 days ago
Waymo’s self-driving service kicks off in Denver Tuesday
After several months of testing throughout Denver, Waymo has officially begun delivering public rides in Denver today. Waymo, the driverless fully autonomous ride service, touts itself as a driver that […]23 days ago
The Springs Resort in Pagosa Springs is one of Colorado’s best-kept secrets, and it’s worth the drive from Denver
When’s the last time you went on a Colorado staycation? It had been too long for my wife and I, but we changed that this weekend with a trip to […]24 days ago
LOOK – Colorado’s first-ever ‘Fat Marmot Week’ has a winner, and he’s a 13-pound rock-eating legend
Move over, Fat Bear Week. Colorado has its own chunky champion now, and his name is Dawn. The Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory’s inaugural Fat Marmot Week wrapped up this weekend, […]24 days ago
Discovery of historic tunnels and sewer system under 16th Street in Denver cost the city $18 million
If you’ve walked down 16th Street in the last few years and thought, “Wow, this construction is taking forever,” there’s actually a wild reason for that. Workers renovating Denver’s iconic […]24 days ago
Morgan Wallen’s Denver piano flip wasn’t a meltdown — his creative director sets record straight
Remember when Morgan Wallen flipped a piano at Empower Field back in May and the internet collectively lost its mind? Turns out, it wasn’t the meltdown everyone thought it was. […]24 days ago
Chipotle introduces new chip flavor and brings back fan-favorite menu item
Chipotle is bringing back a fan-favorite and introduces a new chip option this week. In addition to bringing back their Pollo Asado for a limited time, they will be introducing […]24 days ago
Denver’s first Waymo crash reported, causes three-vehicle accident
It was inevitable. The driverless cars have been cruising Denver streets for months, and now the city has its first Waymo crash on the books. But before you start composing […]27 days ago
Nation’s first ‘Nature Library’ opens in Thornton – you can borrow a hammock
Only in Colorado would someone look at a library and think, “This needs hiking trails.” The Anythink Nature Library, the first public nature library in the entire country, officially opened […]27 days ago
WATCH – Megan Moroney’s Denver make-up show delivers Dolly tribute that brings the house down
Megan Moroney owed Denver. And last night (Aug. 27) at Ball Arena, she paid that debt back with interest, plus a moment that had the whole building in tears. The […]27 days ago
Classic Dolly Parton movies are playing at AMC Theaters locations – here’s where to watch in Denver
If you’re still processing the loss of Dolly Parton, AMC Theatres is giving you a beautiful reason to sit in a dark room, eat popcorn and cry happy tears this […]27 days ago
Prost Brewing continues expansion with new Colorado location
The German-style brewery, Prost, is adding another location here in Colorado, and they’re heading south. There are already five locations in Colorado. There is one in Denver, Northglenn, Fort Collins, […]27 days ago
El Paso County officially recognizes Buc-ee’s as convenience store
As the battle to bring a second Buc-ee’s to Colorado continues on, they’ve cleared another hurdle, as El Paso County has officially ruled that Buc-ee’s is a convenience store. With […]27 days ago
Sloan’s Lake’s Dragon Boat Festival returns this weekend
With almost 200,000 people expected to be in attendance, the 26th annual Colorado Dragon Boat Festival returns Saturday to Sloan’s Lake celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Culture. […]27 days ago
Indoor surfing facility opens in Colorado Springs
Two words you never thought you’d hear together: surfing and Colorado. And yet, here we are. Surf Shack, a $3.8 million, 12,000-square-foot indoor surfing facility, is now open on the […]28 days ago
Trash Panda Disc Golf and Crocs team up to recycle old shoes into discs
Two of the most Colorado things imaginable — Crocs and disc golf — have officially merged, and the result is exactly as wonderful as it sounds. Denver-based Trash Panda Disc […]28 days ago
Sherwood Showdown brings archery dodgeball to Colorado Springs
If you’ve ever wanted to shoot your coworker, your sibling or that one friend who always talks during the movie, Colorado has a place where you can do it, legally, […]28 days ago
Iconic Sheplers sign on I-25 stays, but the western wear store behind it is long gone
If you’ve ever driven I-25 through south Denver, you know the Sheplers sign. It’s been sitting at the Orchard Road interchange since 1977, back when Sheplers Western Wear opened its […]28 days ago
