Colorado News
LOOK – This Colorado castle on 40 acres is for sale for under $1 million
If you’ve ever driven through southern Colorado and thought, “You know what this place needs? A castle,” someone already beat you to it, and now it can be yours for […]17 hours ago
Denver Botanic Gardens adds new wedding venue as demand pushes waitlists to 2028
If you’ve ever tried to book a wedding at Denver Botanic Gardens and been told the next available Saturday is sometime two years away, you are not alone. The Gardens […]17 hours ago
A new Colorado company will rent you a phone charger when your phone dies at a bar
We’ve all been there. It’s 11 p.m., you’re three drinks into a Saturday night, and your phone is at 4%. No Uber. No Venmo. No way to text the group […]18 hours ago
CU Boulder ranks among top 25 party schools in the country
In news that will surprise absolutely no one who has ever set foot on the Hill, the University of Colorado Boulder has landed at No. 17 on USA Today’s ranking […]18 hours ago
Two Denver restaurants named among the best Mexican food in America by the New York Times
The New York Times just dropped its list of “41 of the Greatest Mexican Restaurants Across the United States,” and Denver didn’t just show up, it showed up twice. La […]2 days ago
‘Casa BOOnita’ returns to Denver’s Casa Bonita this fall with Halloween and Día de los Muertos celebrations
Just when you thought cliff divers in a landlocked Mexican restaurant was peak weird, Casa Bonita said: hold my sopapilla. “Casa BOOnita,” the Halloween and Día de los Muertos takeover […]2 days ago
ZZ Top slated to perform at Pikes Peak Center two days after legendary drummer, Frank Beard, died at 77
ZZ Top was supposed to take the stage at the Pikes Peak Center in Colorado Springs on Wednesday night. Instead, Colorado fans are mourning alongside the rest of the rock […]2 days ago
Denver Nuggets announce revamped broadcast team
For the first time in over two decades, Nuggets fans will turn on the TV this fall and hear unfamiliar voices calling Jokic’s triple-doubles. The team’s new broadcast lineup for […]2 days ago
Airfares are up 26% nationally but Denver is the number one city in America for cheap flights
Airfare across the country has gone absolutely haywire. Prices are up 26% from last year, they’ve climbed for eight straight months, and Thanksgiving fares are already tracking 19% higher than […]2 days ago
Denver Police will begin targeting drivers with expired tags
If you’re driving with expired temporary license plates, you’ll want to get that taken care of soon, because Denver Police are going to begin cracking down on expired tags and […]2 days ago
MTV names country nominees for 2026 Video Music Awards
For years, the MTV Video Music Awards didn’t want to create a category just for country music until they created one a year ago, since country music continues to rule […]3 days ago
Colorado’s Rock Bottom Brewery closes two more locations, only one remains
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery was pouring house-brewed ambers on the 16th Street Mall before most of Denver’s 300-plus breweries even existed. Now, the chain that started it all is […]3 days ago
A Colorado man just found out he was switched at birth 38 years ago and now he’s suing the hospital
Jeremy Morrison grew up loved. He played sports, did well in school, and built a good life. He’s now a welding inspector for a wind energy company living in Colorado […]3 days ago
Colorado beaches named one of the least safe in America, which is hilarious for a State 1,000 miles from the ocean
Congratulations, Colorado. We don’t have an ocean. We don’t have salt water. We don’t have tides or sea turtles. But we do, apparently, have one of the 10 least safe […]3 days ago
96-year-old ‘Grandma Joy’ and her grandson are bringing their viral National Parks story to Tattered Cover in Denver
Joy Ryan didn’t get her first passport until she was 91. She’d never seen a mountain until she was 85. Now she’s 96 years old, she’s visited every single U.S. […]3 days ago
McGregor Square to host Mario Kart on the Big Screen
If you’ve ever dreamed of throwing a red shell at your friend on a screen the size of a small building, McGregor Square just made it happen. The downtown Denver […]4 days ago
Von Miller signs with Cowboys, ending bid to come home to Denver
For months, Von Miller said all the right things. He called Denver home. He said the mountains still felt like his. He met with the front office. He kept Von’s […]4 days ago
The actual Premier League Trophy is coming to Denver, because we’re a soccer city now
Five years ago, if you told someone the Premier League trophy was making a stop in Denver, they’d have asked you what the heck that even was. Now? This city […]4 days ago
Pindustry announces second Colorado location to north side of Denver metro
If you’ve ever driven past Pindustry in Greenwood Village and thought “this is great, but I wish I didn’t have to go halfway to New Mexico for it,” your wish […]4 days ago
LOOK – Englewood calls in snow plow to clear roads after hail storm
If you drove through Colorado’s Front Range on Saturday and thought you’d somehow timetraveled to January, you weren’t alone. A severe thunderstorm dumped so much hail on Englewood that the […]4 days ago
City of Denver to reopen online portal for parking ticket disputes
Got a bogus Denver parking ticket? Good news, online disputes are coming back. If you’ve tried to fight a Denver parking ticket lately, you know the struggle. Last fall, budget […]4 days ago
Interview I Comedian Dov Davidoff learns about Savannah Bananas
Comedian Dov Davidoff stopped by Big Mic’s Open Mic ahead of his Comedy Works South at Landmark and gets updated on what Savannah Bananas is and Zach Bryan, who are […]7 days ago
Anderson Farms runs annual U-Pick Sunflowers event through August 23
Every August, Colorado’s sunflower fields go viral, and every August, somebody drives a Honda Civic into a farmer’s crop to get the perfect shot. The sunflower fields near Denver International […]8 days ago
Denver’s CandyLand-themed pop-up bar will wrap up its run August 22
Somewhere between “I need a cocktail” and “I miss being eight years old,” there exists a bar in Denver that is currently decorated like a lifesized CandyLand board game, but […]8 days ago
Madden simulation sends Broncos to Super Bowl, names Bo Nix MVP
Look, I know a Madden simulation is about as scientifically reliable as a Magic 8-Ball, but when the video game says the Denver Broncos are going to the Super Bowl, […]8 days ago
Passengers forced to deplane after live bullet found on plane at DIA
A United Airlines flight at Denver International Airport was delayed Thursday after crew members discovered a live bullet on the airplane during routine pre-departure checks, forcing all passengers to deplane, […]8 days ago
Krispy Kreme and Pokemon collab to offer limited-edition donuts starting August 18
One of the most popular trading card/show/movie franchises is teaming with one of the most popular donut franchises! To celebrate the franchise’s 30th anniversary, Krispy Kreme is collabing with Pokemon […]8 days ago
Denver cemetery hosts free car show Sunday
File this under “events that sound made up but are actually amazing:” this Sunday, more than 500 classic and vintage cars will park among the headstones at one of Denver’s […]9 days ago
Denver Broncos release 2026 uniform schedule — Orange Crush throwbacks return twice
I’ll just say it: when the Broncos released their 2026 uniform schedule Wednesday, I got more excited than I did for the actual game schedule back in May. And judging […]9 days ago
Colorado’s own Ziggi’s Coffee releases everything bagel-flavored latte
Leave it to a Colorado coffee company to look at an everything bagel schmeared with cream cheese and think, “What if we made that a latte?” Ziggi’s Coffee, the Longmont-born chain […]9 days ago
Former Denver Nugget Russell Westbrook announces retirement
After 18 seasons in the NBA, Russell Westbrook announced his retirement on his social media accounts. Russell Westbrook played for the Denver Nuggets during the 2024-2025 season before moving on […]9 days ago
Luke Combs teases something big at Empower Field – it has to be a show, right?
The last time Luke Combs played in Denver was May 21, 2022…more than four years ago! But it sure looks like that is finally about to change! Empower Field at […]9 days ago
Interview: Comedian Tom Papa recording Netflix special in Denver
Comedian Tom Papa caught up with Big Mic to talk about his comedy tour, The Grateful Bread Tour, which will filming his next Netflix special at The Paramount Theatre October […]9 days ago
Both Nuggets and Broncos are set to play on Christmas Day
When the NFL schedule came out, it was official that the Denver Broncos will host the Buffalo Bills on Christmas Day. This will be the rematch of the Bo Nix […]10 days ago
Boulder restaurant named best ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’ spot in Colorado
Guy Fieri’s Camaro has pulled up to a lot of Colorado restaurants over the years. Some of them are still standing. Some of them aren’t. But only one got crowned […]10 days ago
Fifth grader gets thrown in handcuffs for refusing back-to-school photo
Every parent of a fifth-grader knows the struggle. The chalkboard sign is ready. The backpack is new. The kid wants absolutely nothing to do with any of it. But one […]10 days ago
‘World’s Largest Bounce House,’ Big Bounce America, to come to Denver
Somewhere between “I’m too old for this” and “absolutely nobody is stopping me,” there exists the “World’s Largest Bounce House,” and it’s landing at the Denver Coliseum on Aug. 22-23 […]10 days ago
Denver’s own Spencer Crandall kicks off Make-A-Wish concert series at Number 38 on Aug. 14
A Denver kid who picked up a guitar for a high school project and turned a shoulder injury into a country music career is coming home Friday for a very […]10 days ago
Ideal Colorado locations and times to watch Perseid meteor shower on August 12
Wednesday night, many people in Colorado will get to enjoy quite the sight as the Perseid meteor shower’s peak viewing will take place. Currently, the upcoming monsoon moisture making its […]10 days ago
Greek basketball owner makes attempt to buy Nikola Jokic out of final year of Nuggets contract
Somewhere in Athens, a Greek businessman is plotting his next move. Somewhere in Denver, the Nuggets are laughing. Dimitrios Giannakopoulos, the owner of Greek basketball club Panathinaikos, revealed on the […]11 days ago
Denver is in the top five most expensive cities in America to raise a kid, beating out LA and New York
If you’re a Denver parent currently staring at a back-to-school supply list that reads like a mortgage application, congratulations, a new national ranking just confirmed what your bank account has […]11 days ago
Savannah Bananas players to serve coffee at Denver-area Dunkin’ locations before Coors Field games
The Savannah Bananas – the backflipping, kilt-wearing, TikTok-famous baseball team with more followers than every MLB franchise – are bringing their Banana Ball World Tour to Coors Field on Aug. […]11 days ago
Denver Broncos’ horse Thunder’s owner, rider and handler retire after 33 years, but a white horse will still run
Before you panic, Broncos Country: there will still be a white horse running after every Denver touchdown. Deep breaths. Now, here’s the emotional part. After 33 years, the entire team […]11 days ago
Denver International Airport reinstates four murals that helped fuel conspiracy theories
The Illuminati can finally exhale. The murals are coming home. Denver International Airport announced Monday that four iconic and deeply unsettling pieces of artwork are returning to the Jeppesen Terminal […]11 days ago
Denver’s minimum wage will go up another 55 cents, nearing $20 per hour
Great news for Denver workers: starting in 2027, you’ll be making an extra 55 cents an hour. That’s almost enough to cover the sales tax on a single Coors Light […]14 days ago
Denver Broncos mascot, Miles, is now Hall of Famer
Move over, Elway. Move over, Peyton. There’s a new Broncos Hall of Famer, and he has an orange mane, wears Crocs and climbs a scoreboard for a living. Miles the […]14 days ago
Waymo confirms all of its vehicles in Denver are now driverless
If you’ve been doing double-takes at those white Jaguars with the spinning sensors on top, here’s the update that will either thrill you or keep you up at night: there’s […]14 days ago
Farmers’ Almanac announces winter prediction for Colorado
It’s 102 degrees outside and your car’s steering wheel could fry an egg, so naturally it’s time to talk about winter. The Farmers’ Almanac released its 2026-2027 winter forecast this […]14 days ago
WATCH – Country star Ashley McBryde puts Greeley on blast
I was born and raised in Greeley, Colorado, so I am used to the town getting smacked around a bit by all the other towns in Colorado. But I think […]15 days ago
Despite being on sale for over a week, some Garth Brooks Denver tickets are still available
If you’ve been kicking yourself for missing out on Garth Brooks tickets, did you know you actually aren’t too late? There are still seats available for the country legend’s Blame […]15 days ago
Colorado police warn public to display front license plate to avoid getting car impounded
Listen up, Colorado. That front license plate sitting in your glove box, your garage or that drawer where dreams go to die? It’s time to drill some holes and mount […]15 days ago
Legendary Broncos tailgate bus ‘The Orange Crush’ is up for sale
If you’ve ever tailgated at Empower Field at Mile High, there’s a decent chance you’ve seen it — or heard it, or smelled the grill smoke billowing from it. The […]15 days ago
World Population Review ranks moose as Colorado’s most dangerous animal
Congratulations, Colorado. Of all the toothy, venomous and clawed creatures roaming the Centennial State, the one most likely to ruin your day is a gangly, 1,500-pound herbivore — the moose. […]15 days ago
Interview: Comedian Beth Stelling talks Comedy Works shows this weekend
Comedian Beth Stelling talks with Big Mic about her upcoming shows at Comedy Works Downtown this weekend, how stand up prepared her for writing for big projects like Rick & […]15 days ago
American Girl announces doll collab with Megan Moroney
Megan Moroney just landed a collab with American Girl, and honestly, this one’s as sweet as it gets. Mattel dropped the news and here’s the rundown: American Girl is rolling […]15 days ago
Grand Theft Auto VI extended look to come to Netflix
Following a record-setting presale, we will get our next look at what Grand Theft Auto VI will look like on one of the biggest streaming platforms, Netflix. On August 27 […]15 days ago
Rockies lock up fan-favorite Mickey Moniak, keeping him at Coors Field through 2028
Rockies fans can breathe easy — Mickey Moniak isn’t going anywhere. Just days after trade deadline buzz had some wondering if the popular outfielder might be headed out of town, […]16 days ago
PopUp Bagels makes the move to Colorado
If you’ve scrolled social media in the last couple of years and wondered what all the bagel fuss was about, get ready — it’s heading to Colorado. PopUp Bagels, the […]16 days ago
Colorado seeks submissions from residents for time capsule in Loveland
Quick: If you had to explain Colorado in 2026 to someone in 2076, what would you put in the box? A Palisade peach? A photo of your $4,200-a-month one-bedroom? A […]16 days ago
AMC Theatres opens two Premium Large Format experiences in Denver metro area
Going to the movies in Denver used to mean picking between stadium seating or the sticky-floored discount theater. Now your choices include getting misted with water while your chair bucks […]16 days ago
Colorado man gets slapped with restraining order from entire Kardashian-Jenner family
Of all the ways for Colorado to make national headlines, “local man allegedly tries to propose to Kylie Jenner and gets restrained from all seven Kardashian-Jenners” was probably not on […]16 days ago
Cases of ‘explosive-diarrhea’ parasite triple in Colorado
Just when you thought it might be safe to put lettuce back on your Taco Bell taco… Cases of cyclosporiasis — a microscopic parasite that causes what health officials have […]16 days ago
Nuggets organization announces open tryouts
Have you ever wanted to become part of the Denver Nuggets organization? The Nuggets’ G League affiliate, Grand Rapids Gold, are hosting open tryouts for one day from local players […]16 days ago
Denver Zoo’s newest residents are part pig, part deer, and 100% weird-looking
The Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance just added a species to the roster that looks like it was designed by a committee that couldn’t agree on anything, and honestly, we’re here […]17 days ago
Sorry night owls, Denver has rejected the idea of keeping bars open until 4 a.m.
Night owls, put down the glow sticks. Denver City Council on Monday (Aug. 3) voted down a proposal that would have let certain nightclubs and venues keep the party going […]17 days ago
Denver’s July was historically hot, but it actually wasn’t the hottest ever
If July felt like living inside a hair dryer, your sweat glands were not lying to you. Denver just logged its second-hottest July on record, missing the all-time crown by […]17 days ago
Spirit Halloween stores are already open in Colorado, here’s where they are
Your sunscreen is barely half-empty, and Colorado’s Spirit Halloween stores are already flinging open the doors of former Safeways, old Kirklands locations and at least one ex-Forever 21 to welcome […]17 days ago
Colorado is cracking down on counterfeit peaches, other produce
Move over, knockoff handbags. Colorado has a new public enemy: fake fruit. Gov. Jared Polis signed House Bill 1031 last Wednesday (July 29), making it a deceptive trade practice to […]18 days ago
Denver fan launches petition to turn Empower Field into a park when the Broncos leave
In a handful of years when the Denver Broncos leave Empower Field at Mile High for a new stadium, what happens to the old one? My guess, more apartments probably… […]18 days ago
August 4th is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day — Here’s where to score free (or cheap) ones in Colorado
If your diet had plans for Tuesday, cancel them. Aug. 4 is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, and a stack of chains with Colorado locations are practically giving away the […]18 days ago
Colorado Zillow listing goes viral because the current homeowner won’t leave
House hunters scrolling Zillow for their dream Colorado home probably weren’t expecting this deal: a three-bedroom, two-bathroom house about 25 miles north of Fort Collins, listed at more than $215,000 […]18 days ago
Porta-potties steal the show at Jelly Roll concert in Colorado
Fans packed Weidner Field in Colorado Springs on Thursday night (July 30) for a Jelly Roll concert. What many of them got instead was an unobstructed view of a row […]18 days ago
Colorado home to 3 of the worlds top universities
While we may not have Harvard or MIT, Colorado is home to 3 of the top universities in the world according to USNews.com. The list, which ranks the top universities […]18 days ago
Denver restaurant faces lawsuit after allegedly selling prescription medications alongside menu items
The Colorado State Board of Pharmacy has filed suit against Panaderia y Taqueria Chihuas in Denver, accusing the restaurant of selling two medications without a prescription — a topical antibiotic […]18 days ago
Happy 150th birthday, Colorado! Here’s how to celebrate Colorado Day this weekend
Today marks 150 years of Colorado, and all around the Denver metro area people are celebrating. From farmers markets to free museum admission to Colorado Day celebrations, we have your […]20 days ago
Corey Kent drops “Red Rocks Trail Mix Session”
Earlier this month, Corey Kent returned to Red Rocks to open for Eric Church for three nights and took the time to record a Red Rocks Trail Mix Session. The […]21 days ago
Colorado turns 150 this weekend — help set world record with coffee and donuts on Pikes Peak
Colorado is turning 150 years old on Saturday, August 1, and the Centennial State — which, yes, is now technically the Sesquicentennial State, but nobody’s updating the nickname — is […]22 days ago
Thousands of Colorado drivers get speeding tickets at this Longmont intersection. 95% of them are heading east.
Okay, Longmont drivers, listen up — because this one might sting a little. And not just in your feelings. Thousands of drivers have been ticketed at the intersection of Ken […]22 days ago
Aurora Reservoir Swim Beach Closed Because Bacteria Decided to Move In
Because nothing says “summer fun” quite like a water quality advisory. If you had a trip to Aurora Reservoir’s swim beach on your calendar, you might want to pencil in […]22 days ago
After Red Rocks show, Parker McCollum postpones shows with new baby on the way
Last night Parker McCollum put on an outstanding show at Red Rocks, but in the middle of his show, there was a brief moment of concern when he shared an […]22 days ago
WATCH – A red-tailed hawk just took down a police drone in Denver
In a state where squirrels start wildfires and marmots have OnlyFans pages, Colorado’s wildlife has officially added a new flex to the résumé: taking down law enforcement aircraft. An Arvada […]23 days ago
NASCAR Hall of Famer Kevin Harvick is racing at Colorado National Speedway this weekend
In a sport defined by superspeedways, 200-mph straightaways and stadiums that seat 100,000, one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history is spending his Saturday at a 3/8-mile oval in […]23 days ago
Forget the ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite — Salmonella is the stomach bug actually surging in Colorado
You’ve probably heard about the “explosive diarrhea parasite” making headlines across the country this summer. That’s cyclosporiasis, and yes, it’s in Colorado too. But the stomach bug that should actually […]23 days ago
Megan Moroney’s Denver show has been rescheduled to Aug. 27 — Here’s everything you need to know
If you, like me, were at Ball Arena on Tuesday night (July 28) so bummed you didn’t get to sing “Tennessee Orange” at the top of your lungs. Megan Moroney […]23 days ago
Denver will be one of the first cities to experience Garth Brooks’ new ‘Halo’ video technology – What is it?
By now, you know Garth Brooks is coming to Ball Arena on Sept. 4 and 5. It has been the talk of the city since the announcement dropped. But here’s […]23 days ago
Aurora is the top five most dangerous cities for driving in America
If you’ve ever merged onto I-225 in Aurora and immediately started questioning every life decision that led you to that moment, science has validated your instinct. Aurora has been named […]24 days ago
Scientists studying marmots in Colorado launched an OnlyFans page to save their research
Colorado’s marmots are on OnlyFans… And that isn’t a joke! A team of UCLA scientists who study yellow-bellied marmots at a field station in Colorado — a research program that […]24 days ago
Person who stole Colorado dog returns it with a note saying they were drunk
A lot of us have had a drunk moment we regret, but this one may take the cake… Someone stole a dog from a Colorado Springs backyard in broad daylight […]24 days ago
Wyatt Flores is playing a free show in Denver on Aug. 5 — no tickets needed
A guy that could definitely sell tickets for $50 a pop or more is coming to Denver to play a show for FREE! Wyatt Flores — the Oklahoma-bred singer-songwriter who […]25 days ago
