Colorado News
You can hold tarantulas at Colorado’s Butterfly Pavilion again — just not Rosie
For 30 years, the deal was simple: You go to the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster, you walk through the tropical conservatory, you look at the butterflies, and then — if […]1 day ago
Where to watch the World Cup Final in Denver on Sunday, July 19
The World Cup final is Sunday, and it’s a blockbuster: Argentina vs. Spain, noon kickoff (Mountain Time). Denver isn’t a host city, but that hasn’t stopped it from partying like […]1 day ago
National Ice Cream Day is July 19 – Here’s where to get deals around Colorado
It’s 100 degrees outside, so hot that the state is asking you not to take selfies with fish. Colorado, you deserve some ice cream. Good news: National Ice Cream Day […]1 day ago
A naked man was arrested for surfing a moving train in rural Colorado
In a corner of Colorado so remote that the county has fewer residents than most Denver apartment buildings, a naked man was arrested Thursday for surfing on top of a […]1 day ago
Getting stuck in a Colorado missile silo could cost you $5000
After 2 people have had to be rescued in missile silos in Colorado, one fire department is saying they will now charge $5,000 for rescuing you. The Sable Altura Fire […]1 day ago
Interview: Comedian Blair Socci talks Denver being one of the best comedy cities
Comedian Blair Socci stopped by Big Mic’s Open Mic to talk about her shows at Comedy Works South this weekend, why Denver has one of the best comedy scenes in […]1 day ago
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has a message for anglers: Please stop taking selfies with fish
Colorado Parks and Wildlife would like you to know that the trout do not want to be in your Instagram photo. Not right now, anyway. CPW is asking anglers across […]2 days ago
A Denver guy got dumped from ‘Love Island USA,’ came back, and almost won the whole thing
In a state that’s produced Super Bowl champions, ‘South Park,’ and Chipotle, Colorado can now add another claim to fame: We almost won “Love Island USA.” Carl Schmidt, a 28-year-old […]2 days ago
Fire investigators blame a squirrel for one of Colorado’s fires that threatened homes
In a state currently battling wildfires that have consumed more than 260,000 acres this year, investigators have determined that the latest brush fire to threaten homes south of Denver was […]2 days ago
Denver’s viral ‘so ugly he’s cute’ baby cape buffalo has died, and the zoo is heartbroken
A month ago, the internet was arguing about whether the Denver Zoo’s new baby Cape buffalo was adorable or hilariously ugly. His bottom teeth stuck out, his big eyes bulged, […]2 days ago
WATCH -Sad/eerie video of an abandoned pro baseball stadium in Colorado goes viral
It wasn’t that long ago that Colorado Springs was a vibrant baseball city. Now the old pro baseball stadium not only sits empty, but is in really bad shape. The […]2 days ago
2026-27 Avalanche schedule released
Last season didn’t end the way the Colorado Avalanche had hoped for. Their expectations were Stanley Cup or bust. This upcoming season, the expectations will remain the same as they […]2 days ago
Cheyenne Frontier Days starts this week, and it’s totally worth the short drive from Denver
Every summer, about 200,000 people descend on a Wyoming town of 65,000 for 10 days of rodeo, country music and an alarming amount of free pancakes. Cheyenne Frontier Days — […]3 days ago
A Denver bar just beat every World Cup host city as the most-visited in the nation
If you had to guess which American city had the busiest World Cup bar in the entire country, you’d probably say New York, or Miami, or maybe one of the […]3 days ago
A ‘Shark Tank’-backed ice cream chain where the cone is basically a donut is coming to Denver
The origin story of Denver’s next ice cream shop sounds like a fever dream: A college kid goes to the Czech Republic on a church mission, falls in love with […]3 days ago
LOOK – A 145-foot, $1.8 million piece of art is now hanging 70 feet above the Colorado Convention Center
The city that gave us a glowing-eyed demon horse at the airport has added another piece to its growing collection of public art that makes visitors go, “Wait, how much […]3 days ago
LOOK – It’s so hot in Colorado that the pavement in Boulder County is literally buckling
You know it’s hot in Colorado when the ground itself starts giving up. The City of Boulder warned residents Tuesday (July 14) that high temperatures are causing concrete pavement to […]3 days ago
Artemis II astronauts to speak at Red Rocks
The Artemis II astronauts already flew further than any other human being when they flew around the moon, and now they will be speaking at one of the closest venues […]3 days ago
Chris Young is playing an intimate show in Colorado this November
Country star Chris Young is heading to Colorado this November, and he’s not playing Red Rocks or Ball Arena. He’s playing Greeley — which, honestly, might be the most country […]4 days ago
Colorado already said yes to permanent daylight saving time. Congress is finally catching up
If you’ve spent the last four years wondering why Colorado passed a law to keep daylight saving time forever and then… nothing happened, your patience may finally be paying off. […]4 days ago
The chain that claims it invented the chicken finger just opened its first Colorado location
Move over, Raising Cane’s. Colorado is about to meet the chain that says it did the whole chicken-finger-only thing first — and it’s brought a Southern accent and a family […]4 days ago
The Old Farmer’s Almanac just dropped its fall forecast, and Colorado should keep the Sunscreen handy
Bad news for anyone who was hoping September would bring pumpkin spice weather to the Front Range: The Old Farmer’s Almanac says fall 2026 is going to feel a lot […]4 days ago
Two Colorado cities crack the top 10 for best drivers in America
Turns out that all those white-knuckle drives over Vail Pass and icy I-25 merges have made Coloradans really, really good at not hitting each other. Allstate’s 2026 America’s Best Drivers […]4 days ago
Denver burrito named one of 23 best in country
We all know that Denver has probably over a dozen burritos that should be named the best in the country, but for now, at least one is getting some love […]4 days ago
“Yellowstone” actor Ryan Bingham joins Zach Bryan’s Denver shows
We are about a month away from Zach Bryan’s “With Heaven on Tour” dates coming to Empower Field in Denver, and Yellowstone actor Ryan Bingham will be joining the line-up […]4 days ago
LOOK – Colorado now has a third hidden giant troll
Colorado has wolves, it has fourteeners and it now has three giant trolls… The latest addition to the Centennial State’s growing troll collection was unveiled June 28 beneath the pedestrian […]5 days ago
WATCH – PBR World Champion overcomes injury for 91-point ride to win Colorado event
It takes 6 million pounds of dirt to turn Colorado State’s Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins into a bull riding arena. It apparently takes a whole lot more than a […]5 days ago
Colorado could ban the sale of fur from beavers, foxes, bobcats and more — Here’s what to know
Colorado’s beavers, foxes, bobcats and roughly a dozen other furry critters may soon find their pelts officially off the market — at least within state lines. The Colorado Parks and […]5 days ago
Denver’s record-breaking temperatures – what’s the hottest it’s gotten in the Mile High City?
It’s hot in Denver right now, actually so hot that it could go down as some of the hottest days we’ve ever seen. Some models were projecting as high as […]5 days ago
Ella Langley launches American Eagle ad campaign
Denim is back! At least that’s the message Ella Langley and American Eagle are sharing with their new campaign. Rocking the Daisey Dukes, Ella Langley shared some new pictures from […]5 days ago
Denver Area Waterpark Evacuated Due To Safety Concerns
Water World located in Federal Heights was evacuated Saturday afternoon after reports of a “potential threat” were made known to local law enforcement. Currently, Federal Heights Police have not released […]7 days ago
Water World’s new Summit Canyon area opens July 16
The wait is almost over, Colorado. Water World has confirmed that Summit Canyon — the park’s largest new development in 40 years — opens at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July […]8 days ago
Heads up, DIA parkers: Garage closures start today and run through Labor Day
If you’re flying out of Denver International Airport anytime between now and September, give yourself a few extra minutes — the airport is shutting down sections of both the East […]8 days ago
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks roll into Ball Arena July 10, 11, and 12 with a fire-breathing dinosaur
If your kid has ever launched a Hot Wheels truck off the couch and into the dog, they’re going to lose their mind this weekend. Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: […]8 days ago
Free Slurpee Day is July 11 — here’s how to get yours in Denver
The Slurpee turns 60 tomorrow, and 7-Eleven is celebrating the only way it knows how: by giving them away. Saturday, July 11 — 7/11, because of course — every participating […]8 days ago
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 […]9 days ago
Denver’s 673-foot spiral observation tower no longer a pipedream
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 […]9 days 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 […]9 days 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 […]9 days 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 […]9 days 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 […]9 days 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 […]10 days 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 […]10 days 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 […]10 days 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 […]10 days 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 […]10 days 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, […]10 days 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. […]11 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 […]11 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 […]11 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 […]11 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’ […]11 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 […]11 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. […]12 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. […]12 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 […]12 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 […]12 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 […]12 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 […]12 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. […]12 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 […]15 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. […]15 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 […]17 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 […]18 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 […]18 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… […]18 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 […]18 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 […]18 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 […]18 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 […]19 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 […]19 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 […]19 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 […]19 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 […]19 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 […]19 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. […]20 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 […]20 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 […]23 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 […]23 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 […]23 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 […]23 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. […]23 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 […]23 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 […]23 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 […]23 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 […]24 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 […]24 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 […]24 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 […]24 days ago
