Colorado News
Country music legend Randy Travis will bring his More Life Tour to Denver
One of the main reasons I sit here writing articles on a country radio station’s website is because of Randy Travis. My love for him and his music runs deep, […]3 days ago
Thanks to PETA, Colorado snakes in captivity will now live much more comfortably
Have you ever slept in a bed that was too short for you? Having to curl up to fit the whole night is one of the more uncomfortable things you […]3 days ago
Man who lives in Cousin Eddie’s house from ‘Vacation’ in Colorado threatens YouTubers
I love the National Lampoon’s Vacation’ movies, but even I had no idea that Cousin Eddie’s house from the movie is in Colorado. The house is in Boone, Colorado, which […]3 days ago
Chicken chain Bojangles opens first Colorado location
I wouldn’t say there is a need for more fast food fried chicken joints in Colorado, but judging by the lines at Raising Canes and Chick-fil-A, if you build it, […]4 days ago
At age 83, Beatle announces Coors Field concert
The last time Paul McCartney performed in Denver was in 2010 at the Pepsi Center (now Ball Arena), but after 15 years, the former Beatle is headed back to the […]4 days ago
Reservations for all of 2025 at Casa Bonita open July 14
As the hype continues to die down at Casa Bonita in Lakewood, more and more opportunities for reservations continue to pop up. What started as an invite-only situation turned into […]4 days ago
Study says Denver has worst DMVs in America
No one in history has ever raved about their experience at the DMV, other than maybe being thankful that it wasn’t as bad as they expected. But some DMVs are […]4 days ago
Free Slurpees and tongue tattoos available at Colorado 7-Elevens July 11
Every year on July 11th, or “7-Eleven Day,” you can expect free Slurpees at 7-Eleven stores as they’ve done for years, but this year they’re also giving a way something […]5 days ago
LOOK – Bears join line of fans waiting to get into Red Rocks concert
Sure, Red Rocks Amphitheatre is in the mountains and it’s normal to see wildlife in those areas, but having lived in Colorado my entire life, I don’t ever remember seeing […]5 days ago
Name of Denver Zoo’s new baby tortoise to be announced July 11
Back in May, we told you about a baby African pancake tortoise being hatched at the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance. Now, the critically endangered female tortoise needs a name! The […]5 days ago
New Denver bar will have 69 F1 race car simulators
I recently watched the new Brad Pitt movie, “F1.” It’s great, but after watching, I really wanted to try driving one of the F1 cars…soon you’ll be able to at […]5 days ago
Denver’s pro women’s soccer team to unveil name and more at July 26 event
The buzz around Denver’s incoming National Women’s Soccer League team is for real. Tens of thousands have already reserved season tickets, and we still don’t even know what the team […]6 days ago
Colorado rodeo bull escaped and avoided capture for five days
I’ve been to enough rodeos in my life to know that you do not want the bulls getting loose. If they happen to, it’s usually a pretty swift process to […]6 days ago
IKEA is not leaving Denver, part of their sign just blew away in high winds
If you drive down I-25 in the south part of town and notice that part of IKEA‘s sign is missing, it is NOT because they are closing the store! Crews […]6 days ago
Passengers rejoice! TSA to relax shoe restrictions at security checkpoints
After almost 20 years of having to wear shoes through TSA security checkpoints at airports, the TSA is reportedly set to relax those restrictions, at some airports at least. News […]6 days ago
What’s the giant circus tent in the Ball Arena parking lot?
If you’re on I-25 near Elitch Gardens or Ball Arena anytime soon you’ll notice a giant blue and white circus tent setup in the parking lot. So, what is it? […]7 days ago
How to help Texas flood victims from Colorado
The horrific events that have now taken the lives of over 100 people and affected thousands of others in the Texas Hill Country are breaking our hearts, and we know […]7 days ago
Despite being historically bad, the Colorado Rockies have a player headed to the All-Star Game
Good news stories about the Colorado Rockies are few and far between these days, so anytime something cool happens with the team I feel like I have to take advantage! […]7 days ago
Former car thief from Colorado is now using his skills to help police
Even if your skills are illegal, they can help for good, and here’s proof! A reformed car thief from Colorado who estimates he stole up to 200 vehicles between 2015 […]7 days ago
No Swimming in Cherry Creek Reservoir
As Denver lines up for an almost 100 degree week, one place you will probably want to avoid jumping in to cool down is Cherry Creek Reservoir, as officials have […]7 days ago
KYGO’s Birthday Bash with Koe Wetzel – Know before you go
98.5 KYGO’s 45th Birthday Bash is this Sunday (July 6) at Fiddler’s Green. Tickets are still available, so whether you already have yours or you plan on getting them soon, […]12 days ago
Popular Denver car museum to auction off many famous movie cars
It’s been a tough go for a really neat Colorado car museum the last few years. Rodz & Bodz Movie Cars & More Museum has gone through several locations in […]12 days ago
A Denver-area Hooters location is closing – Only three will be left in Colorado
The end of an era seems to be quickly approaching as another Hooters restaurant is about to close in Colorado. If you haven’t been to a Hooters in years, you’re […]12 days ago
Here’s where to see F-16 fighter jet flyovers in Colorado on the 4th of July
What better way to celebrate ‘Merica than with fighter jets buzzing over! The Colorado Air National Guard will perform fighter jet flyovers over a large part of Colorado Friday (July 4) to […]12 days ago
Interview – Ella Langley talks ACM success with Tracy and Fizz
Ella Langley talks with Tracy and Fizz about her successful night at the ACM awards and also some of the hilarious pick up lines that Riley Green’s dad throws her […]12 days ago
What are the Daiso stores popping up all over Colorado?
Everywhere I turn right now, I keep seeing these Daiso stores, whether it be on the news or social media. So, what are the stores that are popping up around […]13 days ago
Tesla Cybertruck starts wildfire in Colorado
Tesla Cybertrucks look so much different than anything else on the road that they still turn heads, even though they’ve been showing up more and more lately. One in southern […]13 days ago
Colorado Rockies add sponsor to uniforms, creating likeness to Yankees
It’s 2025, and for the right amount of money, you can put your logo on pretty much anything…including the uniforms worn by professional baseball teams. The Colorado Rockies are getting […]13 days ago
Eric Church to livestream all three Red Rocks concerts
Great news for Eric Church fans, especially those who couldn’t get their hands on tickets before all three of his shows at Red Rocks Amphitheater sold out. His three-night run […]13 days ago
Interview: Comedian Josh Blue talks new memoir and Comedy Works 4th of July weekend shows
It was almost 20 years ago that comedian Josh Blue won Last Comic Standing and has since been a Denver favorite, and this Saturday he returns for 2 shows at […]13 days ago
LOOK – New portrait of President Trump in Colorado State Capitol
Remember all the drama back in March with the portrait of President Donald Trump in the Colorado State Capitol building? Well, there’s a new chapter in that book. A new […]14 days ago
Popular boot brand opens first standalone store in Colorado
This is good news for my feet, but bad news for my wallet… Ariat did not pay me to say this, I am just speaking from the heart when I […]14 days ago
Elitch Gardens’ iconic roller coaster reopens after two years
Whether you’ve been to Elitch Gardens in their current location, or even at their old spot, you’ve likely seen the big green roller coaster they call the “Sidewinder.” Sadly, you […]14 days ago
WNBA announces expansion to three cities – is Denver one of them?
With all the hype around the new National Women’s Soccer League team that is coming to Denver, you’d think the WNBA would take notice and want a part of that […]14 days ago
AI ranks Colorado’s most overrated attractions
Reason number 524 why you can’t trust AI…someone recently asked it to name Colorado’s most overrated attractions, and it couldn’t have been more wrong! Out There Colorado asked ChatGPT the […]17 days ago
In honor of John Elway’s birthday, let us know what you think – is he the greatest pro athlete in Denver sports history?
June 28 John Elway celebrated his 65th birthday. In honor of that, we want to know if you think he is the greatest pro sports athlete in Denver history, and […]17 days ago
$1,100 on the line at Water World’s belly flop contest
Nothing says summer quite like a good ol’ belly flop contest, but over a grand on the line to the winner, and things may get kind of serious too! Water […]17 days ago
Shawn Patrick’s top 10 things to do at the 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. […]17 days ago
Observation tower proposed for downtown Denver would become the fourth-tallest building in Colorado
The Denver skyline isn’t the most recognizable. Sure, we have the “Cash Register Building,” but that’s it really. Well, that could be changing in a big way! A spiraling 673-foot […]18 days ago
Popular Colorado campground bans tents after bear encounter
A popular campground in Colorado’s mountains has banned all tents and soft-sided shelters after a black bear scratched at a tent with two young children sleeping inside. The U.S. Forest […]18 days ago
WATCH – Colorado lawyer refers to judge as ‘honey’ during trial
I know very little about law, and I certainly would’ve flunked out of law school, but I do know that calling a judge “honey” is likely frowned upon. A lawyer […]18 days ago
Tim McGraw out, Cross Canadian Ragweed in for upcoming Colorado bull riding event
Tim McGraw has pulled out of the upcoming Professional Bull Riders “Last Cowboy Standing” event in Fort Collins, Colorado, but fans of Red Dirt country music are pumped because reunited […]18 days ago
Broncos training camp dates announced with limited attendance
The Denver Broncos training camp facility is currently undergoing construction to set up their new headquarters, and while this will not prevent the public from attending training camp, it will […]19 days ago
Del Taco returns to Colorado
After months of all of the Denver Metro Del Taco locations being closed, Del Taco has made its return. Even if it’s only one restaurant so far. After abruptly closing […]21 days ago
MacKenzie Carpenter set to headline KYGO’s free Birthday Bash pre-party
KYGO’s 45th Birthday Bash is July 6 at Fiddler’s Green with Koe Wetzel, Kip Moore and many others, but what’s a party without a little pregaming? Enter our Birthday Bash […]24 days ago
Zach Top announces two Red Rocks shows
If you missed out on getting on the list for Zach Bryan Red Rocks tickets, another Zach has come to the rescue, as Zach Top has announced two Red Rocks […]24 days ago
World’s largest steam train to make two stops in Colorado this summer
Train enthusiast or not, one locomotive that’s planning a couple of stops in Colorado is worth making some time to see. The Union Pacific Railroad steam locomotive called “Big Boy […]26 days ago
8-year-old Colorado girl saves life of dad battling cancer
Most of us have accomplished very little at eight, but a little girl in Colorado is being a praised as a hero at that young age, and rightly so! The […]26 days ago
Former CU quarterback Shedeur Sanders cited for driving over 100 mph
The NFL Draft did not go the way former University of Colorado star quarterback Shedeur Sanders wanted, and now his time in the NFL isn’t starting the right way either. […]26 days ago
Speed cameras to send citations from Colorado highways in July
If you have a lead foot, you’re always risking getting a speeding ticket from an actual cop, but soon, you’ll be more likely to get one in Colorado thanks to […]26 days ago
Interview: Riley Green talks “Worst Way” going #1
Riley Green called in with Tracy & Fizz to celebrate “Worst Way” going #1 and give some behind the scenes insight on making the music video!26 days ago
Savannah Bananas Coors Field games sell out in two hours
Never in a million years did I think a comedy baseball team/show would be way more popular in Denver than a Major League Baseball team, but welcome to 2025 in […]27 days ago
All Colorado National Parks free to enter June 19
If you didn’t already know, there’s a good chance you have Thursday off for Juneteenth, which is now a federal holiday. If you need some plans, how about a National […]27 days ago
Colorado named one of the most patriotic states in U.S.
The 4th of July is coming up, when Americans across the country will show their patriotism by blowing stuff up, and hopefully not losing a finger. But, I guess you […]27 days ago
Denver Chick-fil-A looks for next cow mascot
I have no idea why, when I was scrolling social media earlier, a job listing for a Chick-fil-A cow costume wearer popped up, but it did, so now I am […]27 days ago
New diving pool meant just for dogs opens in Colorado
I’m not sure how you know if your dog was meant to be a diver, but I guess you can’t know unless you let them try it out, right? And […]28 days ago
Casa Bonita looks for ‘Director of Procurement,’ pay range goes up to $130,000
I don’t know why I look at the career section of the Casa Bonita website often, but I do. And today while I was scrolling, I found a job that […]28 days ago
Indoor theme park comes to the Denver area
Sure, Denver has Elitch Garden’s and Lakeside, but what about when you get a hankering to go to a theme park in the dead of winter? Enter Malibu Jack’s! A […]28 days ago
Denver predicted to set record for one of the earliest 100-degree days
If you’ve thought it seems really early to be this hot in Denver, you aren’t far off. This week could be among record dates for heat in the Mile High […]28 days ago
Interview: Melissa Villaseñor uplifts us with her Dolly Parton impersonation
Melissa Villaseñor is performing at Comedy Works Downtown this weekend and stopped by ahead of the shows on this Fathers Day weekend for Big Mic‘s Open Mic! The SNL alumni […]1 month ago
Your chance to become a permanent character on Colorado’s own ‘South Park’
Ask anyone what TV show comes to mind when they think of Colorado, and you’ll likely hear a bunch of them say “South Park.” So, how cool would it be […]1 month ago
Brantley Gilbert is bringing country-rock to Colorado for two shows this fall
The last time we saw Brantley Gilbert in Colorado he was headlining our St. Jude Jam at the Grizzly Rose helping us to raise thousands for the kids at St. […]1 month ago
Colorado dam is accidentally being built on, and out of, uranium rocks
In case you don’t know, uranium is what’s used in nuclear reactors… Now that we understand that, I think we can all agree that’s not something we want in our […]1 month ago
Driver in Denver flees scene of crash with officer inside their vehicle
Everyday is an adventure for our brave men and women in blue working to keep our communities safe, but even in their wildest dreams they probably wouldn’t think of a […]1 month ago
Denver Broncos bought land with potential use for future stadium
It’s no secret that the Denver Broncos ownership group is looking at options to build a new stadium for the team. There have been a number of rumored sites for […]1 month ago
LOOK – Critically endangered tortoise hatches at Denver Zoo
I always say that all baby animals are cute, but I may have found a new favorite… Tuesday, the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance announced that a female African pancake tortoise […]1 month ago
Jelly Roll once called this Northern Colorado town home
As we get ready to welcome Jelly Roll back to Denver for the first time in a couple of years this weekend at Empower Field at Mile High, it’s worth […]1 month ago
World’s best bowlers – including Pete Weber – are in Colorado this week
You don’t have to know a thing about the world of professional bowling to recognize Pete Weber, possibly the most famous bowler of all time. And, that guy – along […]1 month ago
Backyard pools can now be rented by the hour in Denver, Airbnb-style
I keep telling my wife we should buy one of those giant inflatable pools from Walmart, but this sounds way better! There’s an app called Swimply that lets you rent private […]1 month ago
Colorado’s Chipotle debuts new dip for first time in five years
Chipotle Mexican Grill comes from humble Colorado beginnings in 1993. Now, it’s one of the biggest fast casual restaurants in the U.S. with nearly 4,000 locations, and they’ve got people […]1 month ago
Zach Bryan at Red Rocks – There’s only one way to get tickets, don’t get scammed
After selling about 120,000 tickets during his two-night run at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver last summer, Zach Bryan is coming back this summer but only selling about […]1 month ago
Taylor Swift gets restraining order against Colorado man
Not sure what it is about Taylor Swift and Colorado, but there definitely is some history! Swift has been granted a temporary restraining order against a man she claims has […]1 month ago
Colorado ‘Balloon Boy’ hoax to be featured in Netflix docuseries
October 15, 2009, all eyes were on Colorado as what would be known as the “Balloon Boy hoax” began to unfold! And now, that dramatic story will be told in […]1 month ago
Elephants officially banned from Colorado’s Renaissance Festival
If you’ve ever been to Colorado’s Renaissance Festival in Larkspur, you’ve likely seen the elephants, maybe even paid to ride one. This summer at the festival will look different as […]1 month ago
Caesars Sportsbook & Casino shares potential payout for bet that Rockies will win World Series
The chances that the Colorado Rockies win the World Series in 2025 are about as good as getting bit by a shark in Colorado or me winning an Olympic medal. […]1 month ago
Interview | Jessie Jetski Johnson celebrates birthday weekend at Comedy Works
Jessie “Jetski” Johnson is at Comedy Works Larimer this weekend and stopped by for Big Mic’s Open Mic to talk about touring with artists like Pauly Shore and her time […]1 month ago
One Colorado ski area extends their season to mid-June
Typically you don’t think about skiing in mid-June, but 2025 is blessing those who want to get a few more runs in this season with the chance to do just […]1 month ago
Denver doubles Seattle’s precipitation since May 1
I made the joke the other day that it feels like we’ve moved to Seattle with all the rain we’ve had in Denver lately…turns out it wasn’t really a joke, […]1 month ago
Lawsuit accusing Denver’s dog food plant of being too stinky dismissed
Part of living in Denver is knowing that one portion of I-70 smells terrible thanks to the Nestle Purina pet food plant that’s been there since 1972. Yet, last year, […]1 month ago
Colorado Rockies sweep series for first time in over a year
The Colorado Rockies are the laughing stock of baseball right now, but maybe their fortunes are changing after three days in Miami. The Rockies beat the Miami Marlins 3-2 Wednesday […]1 month ago
Zebra escapes from owner, is now on the loose in Nashville
Last week, an orangutan escaped its enclosure here at the Denver Zoo, and now another animal is on the loose, as a zebra has is escaped from its home in […]1 month ago
National Donut Day is June 6 – where to get deals around Colorado
Donuts are so good that they get two national days a year. There’s one in November each year, but the first National Donut Day falls on the first Friday of […]1 month ago
Colorado Music Hall of Fame moves from Red Rocks
The most iconic music venue in Colorado, Red Rocks, was a great place to celebrate the best in Colorado music, but the Colorado Music Hall of Fame has found a […]1 month ago
Peyton Manning now the owner of pro women’s soccer team coming to Denver
This certainly means that Peyton Manning is in Denver for life, right? Denver’s National Women’s Soccer League announced Tuesday morning that Manning has joined the club’s ownership group led by controlling […]1 month ago
No license required for Colorado’s free fishing weekend on June 7 and 8
Normally, to go fishing in the state of Colorado, you have to have a license. Said license will cost you a little cash, but for a couple of days this […]1 month ago
Jefferson County deputy tried to coax Bobcat in Colorado house out with laser pointer
In the case you have a wild bobcat show up in your house, we now know trying to lure it out with a laser pointer is probably not going to […]1 month ago
City officials roll out designated outdoor drinking zones in downtown Denver
Until this weekend, if you took an adult beverage out of an establishment in downtown Denver and continued drinking it while you walked somewhere else, you could’ve been in trouble […]1 month ago
Conveyor belt sushi restaurant comes to Boulder
I honestly thought conveyor-belt sushi restaurants were only in the movies, but it turns out they’re a real life thing too. They’re just rare in Colorado. The last of the […]1 month ago
‘USA Today’ doesn’t include Red Rocks in its top five amphitheaters in the U.S.
We are so spoiled to have Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado that when it’s not at the top of any “best of” lists, we throw a fit. So, here is […]1 month ago
