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95% of Colorado is now in drought, and it’s getting worse
If it feels like Colorado has been running on empty this year, that’s because it essentially has. According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor data released this week, 95% of […]58 minutes ago
Denver-area inflation surges to highest level since 2022
If your wallet has been feeling a little lighter lately, the numbers back you up. Metro Denver’s inflation rate climbed to 5% in May — its highest reading since 2022 […]1 hour ago
Denver ranks dead last in U.S. for return-to-office trends
If your commute has felt a little light lately, there’s data to back that up. According to the Denver Business Journal, citing foot traffic data from Placer.ai, Denver ranked worst […]1 hour ago
Denver man’s body recovered from Yellowstone Lake near capsized kayak
A Denver man was found dead in Yellowstone National Park earlier this week, the National Park Service announced Thursday. Boaters on Yellowstone Lake discovered the body of 41-year-old Brandon Rhea […]2 hours ago
What does El Niño mean for Colorado this winter?
El Niño is officially here. It usually means Colorado has a better chance of seeing a more active weather pattern, but it does not guarantee a huge snow year. NOAA […]4 hours ago
Downtown Denver turning into FIFA World Cup watch party
Downtown Denver is ready to watch FIFA! The 2026 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament kicks off June 11. Over 100 games will take place beginning today through mid-July. If you’re […]4 hours ago
Sean Payton signs new 5-year deal with Denver Broncos
Looks like the Denver Bronco’s strong season last year was enough for the Broncos ownership to have complete faith in their head coach Sean Payton as he was awarded a […]1 day ago
Wendy’s X Minions collab includes NEW Frosty
Wendy’s is getting in with the excitement of the new Minions & Monsters movie coming to theaters on July 1st with a new Minions & Monsters meal including a new […]1 day ago
Porch Pirates Are Coming for Your Packages — And Some States Are Getting It Way Worse Than Others
You ordered it. You tracked it. You waited for it. And then some random person in a hoodie walked up to your porch and just… took it. Welcome to the […]1 day ago
Colorado horses head to Kansas City for FIFA World Cup security
Because apparently, hooves speak louder than words. If you thought getting your kids to soccer practice was a big deal, wait until you hear this. The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office […]1 day ago
Embrace the brown yard this summer, experts say
Embrace the brown this summer. If your lawn is looking a little sad right now, you’re not alone. Your yard is thirsty and here is how to help it. After […]1 day ago
Colorado campground restricts tents due to bears
Heads up if you’re planning a camping trip near Vail. The U.S. Forest Service just dropped new rules at Gore Creek Campground because of a bold black bear that keeps […]1 day ago
Peyton Manning inspired restaurant coming to Colorado
There’s no doubt that the biggest celebrity in the state of Colorado is Peyton Manning after winning a Super Bowl with the Denver Broncos. On June 9, the Littleton City […]2 days ago
Chipotle offering BOGO deals for World Cup
In honor of the World Cup kicking off tomorrow, Chipotle is offering Buy 1 Get 1 Free entrees for soccer fans tomorrow…with one catch! People who visit a Chipotle after […]2 days ago
Colorado School of Mines lays off about 16 employees, roughly 1% of its workforce
The Colorado School of Mines in Golden quietly laid off about 16 employees last week — roughly 1% of the university’s total workforce of around 1,600 people. University spokesperson Emilie […]2 days ago
Denver tornado sirens set off by mistake — here’s what went wrong
If you were in Denver on Monday afternoon and thought you heard tornado sirens wailing, you weren’t imagining it — but you also weren’t in danger. Just after 4 p.m., […]2 days ago
Denver Public Schools passes bell-to-bell cell phone ban
Denver Public Schools students will be heading back to class this fall with one less distraction — their phones. The DPS Board of Education voted unanimously Monday to enact a […]2 days ago
Wildfire forces evacuations in Eagle County — here’s what you need to know
A wildfire burning in Eagle County has forced mandatory evacuations, and as of Wednesday afternoon, those orders are still in place. The Spring Creek Fire — originally called the Thomasville […]2 days ago
Fizz’s Top 5 Places To Take Your Kids This Summer
Summer is here, the kids are out of school and they are absolutely going to destroy your house if you don’t get them out of it. The backyard water balloon […]2 days ago
Cause of Denver Tornado siren revealed
While there were definitely storms happening around the Denver Metro Area on Monday afternoon, there was not, in fact, a tornado that had residents in imminent danger and requiring a […]3 days ago
New geodesic dome resort opens in Blackhawk
If you’re not a sleeping-bag-on-the-ground, sleep-in-a-tent, pee-in-the-woods type of person like myself, I have just the place for you to visit this summer. A brand new glamping resort has opened […]3 days ago
DIA’s triple escalator is closed – what you need to know before your next trip
Because the last thing you need is to be late for your flight and confused. Denver, we need to talk. If you’ve got travel plans coming up — and let’s […]3 days ago
Tornado watch issued for the Denver metro area Monday
For the first time this year, a tornado watch has been issued for the Denver metro area on Monday as incoming storms could bring severe weather, large hail, and the […]4 days ago
Red Bull Soapbox Race returns to Denver this Saturday — and it’s free
Maybe you or your kids have competed in a soapbox derby before, but this is a soapbox derby on steroids. The Red Bull Soapbox Race is rolling back into Denver […]4 days ago
Scary Movie scares its way to #1 while Masters of The Universe flops
Scary Movie is back in the hands of the Wayans, and is back at the #1 spot in the box office! This weekend Scary Movie returned with the best opening […]4 days ago
Bus to Show offers concertgoers safe rides across Denver metro
We might be a tad bit biased, but nothing beats the feeling of a good concert — especially in the summer! Mix together a little dancing and some killer tunes […]7 days ago
WATCH – Morgan Wallen fan’s epic tumble down the seats in Denver goes mega-viral
Morgan Wallen’s sold-out weekend at Empower Field at Mile High produced two viral moments — and the second one didn’t even happen on stage. A concertgoer lost his balance and […]8 days ago
National Donut Day is June 5th – Here are the deals around Colorado
National Donut Day lands Friday, June 5, and donut shops across Colorado are giving away the goods. The holiday dates back to 1938, when it was created in Chicago to […]8 days ago
LOOK – Demolition crews tear down Bandimere Speedway in Morrison, officially ending 68-year landmark
We knew the day was coming, but seeing Bandimere Speedway in Morrison getting torn down still ripped our hearts out… Demolition crews have begun tearing down the iconic quarter-mile dragstrip […]8 days ago
WATCH – Colorado Rockies PA announcer steals the show with last-minute National Anthem at Coors Field
If you’ve been to a Rockies game at Coors Field, you know the voice… Reed Saunders has been the club’s in-stadium PA announcer for years — the guy who tells […]8 days ago
Colorado’s UFO Watchtower has been waiting 26 years for the government to believe what it already knew
Somewhere between the sand dunes and the alligator farm, on a lonely stretch of highway in southern Colorado’s San Luis Valley, a metal platform rises out of the desert scrub. […]9 days ago
WATCH – One of the craziest homeruns you’ll ever see was hit by the Colorado Rockies
Let’s get this out of the way: The Colorado Rockies are improving, but still not very good. They’re 24-38, among the worst records in baseball. Nobody is confusing them with […]9 days ago
No license? No problem. Colorado’s Free Fishing Weekend returns June 6-7
For one weekend every summer, Colorado throws open 6,000 miles of streams and more than 1,300 lakes and reservoirs to anyone who wants to cast a line — no fishing […]9 days ago
Colorado’s first drive-thru-only Dunkin’ opening in Aurora on June 13
No lobby. No tables. No lingering over a latte… Colorado’s first drive-thru-only Dunkin’ is coming to Aurora, and it’s built for one thing: getting you your iced coffee and getting […]9 days ago
Morgan Wallen gives fans piano update couple of days after Denver incident
Morgan Wallen would like everyone to know that his piano is fine. Mostly. The country star broke his silence with a TikTok video following the moment that dominated social media […]10 days ago
‘Dick’s on steroids’: First-ever ‘House of Sport’ coming to Colorado this summer
It’s not hard to find a Dick’s Sporting Goods store around Colorado, but the state is getting its first “Dick’s House of Sport” — and if the description from the […]10 days ago
$1 million bike park debuts in Colorado
A new bike park and pump track just opened in Fraser, Colorado. As they try to attract more visitors, the park is free for all ages. The facility took two […]10 days ago
Morgan Wallen takes over Denver with Broncos legend and flipped piano | Music City Minute
Morgan Wallen brought his Still the Problem Tour to Empower Field at Mile High this weekend for a sold out two-night stand — and the “Chasin’ You” singer delivered far […]10 days ago
Avalanche officially make decision on HC Jared Bednar’s future
After the Colorado Avalanche had a disappointing playoff series by getting swept by the Vegas Knights, the Avs’ front office had a big decision to make. Colorado’s front office had […]10 days ago
Denver’s free meal program for kids back at 19 sites across city all summer
School’s out, but lunch is still served. Denver’s Tasty Food program launched this week, offering free meals to any child ages 3 to 18 at 19 locations across the city […]11 days ago
A flight left Denver’s airport this weekend, the toilet erupted, and it had to turn around
If you thought your Monday was going bad… It could always be worse, like it was for the poor folks on a Turkish Airlines flight at of Denver International Airport […]11 days ago
Riley Green announces his biggest Colorado show with September date at Fiddler’s Green
Riley Green is quickly becoming one of country music’s biggest stars, and the venues he’s playing in Colorado are reflecting that! Green is bringing his “Cowboy As It Gets Tour” […]11 days ago
Colorado’s most misspelled word in 2026 is really embarrassing
A 14-year-old from California just rattled off 32 words in 90 seconds — including “bromocriptine,” “taurokathapsia” and “cywyddau” — to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Meanwhile, a new study […]11 days ago
Denver Zoo needs help naming new baby orangutan
Last week, the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance welcomed a baby Sumatran orangutan to their family, and now they need help naming it. The Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance’s happy mom Hesty […]11 days ago
Gas prices drop nearly $.50 cents
As summer travel kicks off, the price of gas has been on the top of everyone’s mind. Well, there was some relief this week as the Denver metro area saw […]11 days ago
Morgan Wallen Night 1 features Broncos Legend
As we lead up to Morgan Wallen weekend, the question on everyone’s mind was who would join the infamous walkout. Well, last night’s pre-show walkout featured Broncos legend John Elway […]13 days ago
Castle Rock Might Ban HOA Fines For Brown Lawns During Drought
Castle Rock may be on the verge of telling HOAs to chill out about crispy grass during drought season — because apparently we’ve reached the point where your lawn can […]14 days ago
Denver Water wants you to tattletale on your water-wasting neighbors — and 800 of you already have
You know what they say about snitches, right? Well, Denver Water doesn’t care, they want you to tattletale on your neighbor whose sprinklers running at noon on a Wednesday. Now […]15 days ago
Denver airport is getting rid of its free security reservation system in June — here’s why
If you’ve been using DEN Reserve to skip the security line at Denver International Airport, start saying your goodbyes. The airport’s free reservation-based system will shut down for good on […]15 days ago
LOOK – Denver Zoo’s baby Cape Buffalo goes viral for being so ugly that it’s cute
The Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance has a new baby, and the internet has feelings about his face. A male Cape buffalo calf was born May 11 to 18-year-old mother Rain […]15 days ago
It’s National Hamburger Day — And Yes, Denver Takes This Very Seriously
Look, if there’s one holiday that absolutely nobody needs convincing to celebrate, it’s National Hamburger Day. No awkward family gatherings. No expensive gifts. Just you, a juicy patty, and zero […]15 days ago
Want a private pool this weekend? There’s an app that lets you rent backyard pools by the hour — and Denver is on the map
You don’t have a pool, but your neighbor might — and thanks to a “Shark Tank” reject turned multimillion-dollar platform, you can rent it by the hour. Swimply, a mobile […]16 days ago
Vice President Vance to speak in Denver on May 28
If you’re into politics, you may want to attend… If you’re trying to drive on I25 and see a ruckus, this may be why! Vice President JD Vance will make […]16 days ago
Freedom Plane lands at Denver Airport, bringing rare founding documents to Colorado for first time
The Freedom Plane touched down at Denver International Airport on Tuesday, delivering some of the most important documents in American history to Colorado for a free, limited-run exhibition that opens […]16 days ago
Kane Brown bringing Military Appreciation concert to Colorado this weekend
Colorado is country concert heaven this weekend! Of course, there are the two Morgan Wallen shows in Denver, but don’t sleep on Kane Brown! Brown is headed to Colorado Springs […]16 days ago
Kickoff times revealed for three Colorado games
The Big 12 Conference and its television partners revealed kickoff times for three Colorado football games for the 2026 season. Game times set. ⌚️ 1:30PM MT vs Weber State 5:30PM […]16 days ago
Colorado-grown grass headed to the World Cup: Platteville farm supplying fields for three host stadiums
Denver may have gotten left off the list of host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but a big piece of Colorado will still play a role in many […]17 days ago
Fan Expo Denver: Find out which celebrities are coming this week
This Thursday through Sunday, the Fan Expo Denver is going to be taking place. Taking place at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, fans will be able to meet, take […]17 days ago
Morgan Wallen’s Denver celebrity walkout guest: Who will join him at Empower Field this weekend?
When Morgan Wallen takes the stage at Empower Field at Mile High on Friday and Saturday, the biggest question for Colorado fans may not be what he sings — it’s […]17 days ago
Possible severe weather Friday: what concertgoers in Denver need to know
As Denver gets ready to kick off the summer with one of the biggest concerts of the year, Friday night, Morgan Wallen at Empower Field at Mile High, the weather […]17 days ago
Colorado among the top three worst states in America for road rage — and it’s getting worse
Colorado may be known for its laid-back lifestyle, but that easygoing reputation apparently vanishes behind the wheel. The Centennial State ranks as the third worst in the country for road […]17 days ago
Colorado-born Blue Moon turning its beer literally blue next weekend — and you can get it in Denver
The beer that was born in Denver inside a baseball stadium at 20th and Blake is about to do something it has never done in three decades: actually turn blue. […]17 days ago
DIA to Build Pedestrian Walkways Between All Three Concourses
Here’s what we know about DIA’s newly announced pedestrian walkway project: Denver International Airport announced today that it will construct pedestrian walkways connecting Concourses A, B, and C for the […]17 days ago
Water World splashes into 47th season this Memorial Day weekend with new rides on the way
After a rainy, chilly week, Mother Nature got the memo to warm up in time for Memorial Day weekend! Mid-70’s to low-80’s are forecasted for Denver all weekend, and that […]21 days ago
It’s been 18 years since an EF3 tornado carved a 39-mile path through Colorado
I’ve personally only been involved in one severe weather event, and today marks 18 years since that traumatic event rocked my world and so many others in Northern Colorado. May […]21 days ago
Ella Langley has five career goals she hasn’t accomplished yet, and Colorado plays big role
In just a couple of years, Ella Langley has checked off multiple lifetimes worth of bucket lists, but she still has more to accomplish, and Colorado is a big part […]21 days ago
Interview I Big Mic’s Open Mic with Ali Macofsky
Comedian Ali Macofsky stopped by Big Mic’s Open Mic ahead of her Comedy Works downtown shows and talked about how the Late Show with Stephen Colbert was her very first […]21 days ago
Parker McCollum new Under Armour ambassador
Parker McCollum has been celebrating his “Best Album” win at the Academy of Country Music Awards all week for his self titled fifth album, but he’s also been celebrating being […]21 days ago
Colorado bride surprises guests by walking down the aisle after two years in a wheelchair
Amber McConkey had one non-negotiable for her wedding day: She was going to walk down the aisle. McConkey, 38, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2015 and has relied […]22 days ago
Colorado Air National Guard F-16s to roar over 10 communities for Memorial Day
Make sure you look up to the Colorado skies on Monday (May 25). F-16 Fighting Falcon jets from the Colorado Air National Guard’s 140th Wing will thunder across the state […]22 days ago
Colorado’s ‘Oatmeal Cream Pie Bandit’ caught after raiding farm stand twice, police say
You can sleep easier tonight knowing that the case of Colorado’s “Oatmeal Cream Pie Bandit” has been cracked! Loveland police have charged a woman they say was caught on surveillance […]22 days ago
The Serial Killer Speakeasy brings true-crime cocktail experience to Denver area
Watching true crime on Netflix is cool, but leaving your house for a speakeasy dedicated to the bad folks you learned about on those shows sounds way cooler! A touring […]22 days ago
CIty of Hudson voids 1.2 Million in speed camera tickets
Colorado’s new speed cameras have been a topic of heated conversation over the past few months, with drivers across the state pushing back on camera placement they see as unfair. […]22 days ago
Fizz’s Top 5 Free Things To Do In Denver
Summer is almost here and your bank account looks like a sad trombone. No worries, I’ve got your guide to five things to do in the Mile High City that […]22 days ago
Colorado now third-most expensive state in the nation, report finds
Colorado’s mountain views, craft beer and 300 days of sunshine now come with a price tag to match: The state is the third-most expensive in the country to live in, […]23 days ago
Red Rocks parking lot named Colorado’s most unexpectedly romantic spot
Forget candlelit dinners and mountain sunsets. The most unexpectedly romantic spot in Colorado is the parking lot at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, according to a new national survey. Travel and lifestyle […]23 days ago
Former Broncos QB Tim Tebow to return to Colorado for Greeley speaking engagement
Tim Tebow, the former Denver Broncos quarterback whose improbable 2011 playoff run captivated Colorado, is headed back to the state for a speaking appearance at Aims Community College. Tebow will […]23 days ago
Colorado’s Pikes Peak International Raceway to close after 2026 season
One of my favorite childhood memories was going down a little south of Colorado Springs to watch Dale Earnhardt Jr. race in a NASCAR Busch Series race at Pikes Peak […]23 days ago
Denver Broncos Preseason Schedule locked in
While we still have a whole lotta of Summer to get through, we are just about 12 weeks away from the Denver Broncos hitting the field again as their preseason […]23 days ago
LOOK – Brooks & Dunn rock a Cheyenne Frontier Days belt buckle onstage at the ACM Awards — again
Ronnie Dunn of Brooks & Dunn has closets full of awards. But when it came time to accept yet another trophy at the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards on […]24 days ago
Buyer’s remorse: ‘South Park’ creators say buying Casa Bonita in Denver was ‘dumb’
Trey Parker and Matt Stone love Casa Bonita. They also want you to know it was an absolutely terrible business decision. The “South Park” creators and Colorado natives stopped by […]24 days ago
Denver office space featuring golf simulators opening this summer
Forget the conference room with stale coffee and a whiteboard. A new Denver workspace wants you to close the deal on the 18th hole — without ever leaving the office. […]24 days ago
Denver’s Red Rocks to give it’s backstage area a $35 million makeover
People ask me all the time how cool the backstage area at Red Rocks must be… I always hate to break it to them that it’s kind of lame. Some […]24 days ago
Review – Is the Force Strong with The Mandalorian and Grogu
Friday May 22 Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu will be moving from your TV screens to the big screen as the two favorite characters get their first movies. And […]24 days ago
Colorado Avalanche hosting watch parties at Ball Arena and McGregor Square for Western Conference Finals
Can’t score tickets to the real thing? The Colorado Avalanche are giving fans multiple ways to soak in the Western Conference Finals atmosphere without paying playoff prices, with official watch […]25 days ago
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show drew more than 2,300 FCC complaints. 61 came from Colorado
124 million people watched the Super Bowl halftime show this past February. Some liked it, some didn’t, but 2,300 were so upset with it that they actually contacted the Federal […]25 days ago
Colorado in the top five states where you’re most likely to be struck by lightning
You already have to worry about rattlesnakes and bears and tornadoes in Colorado, and now this?! Coloradans know summer thunderstorms are part of the deal. But a new study says […]25 days ago
The infamous Pete Weber among bowling legends headed to Colorado for prestigious tournament this week
Even non-bowling fans know the “Who do you think you are? I am!” clip — it has tens of millions of views and is one of the most memed moments […]25 days ago
Morgan Wallen breaks another record in a first for Country music
No ACM wins? No problem for Morgan Wallen as he continues to stack even more record breaking feats, this time being a first for Country music. Morgan Wallen, who many […]25 days ago
