Colorado News
Denver Zoo sues over leaky, rusty $19 million new sea lion exhibit
If you pay $19 million for anything, it better be top-notch. Unfortunately for the Denver Zoo, their $19 million might’ve got them some shoddy work… Less than a year after […]21 days ago
LeBron James a Denver Nugget? Denver emerges as surprise free-agency destination for 41-year-old star
Can you imagine LeBron James in a Denver Nuggets uniform? Well, it might not be part of your imagination much longer… As James’ 23rd NBA season winds toward its conclusion […]21 days ago
Colorado National Speedway building drag strip at Dacono facility, aims to give street racers legal outlet
Colorado National Speedway is expanding beyond its oval-track roots, announcing this week that a drag strip is under construction at its Weld County facility on the north side of the […]21 days ago
What were the ‘Doomsday plane’ and electronic attack aircraft doing circling the Colorado skies this week?
Should we get our tinfoil hats out in Colorado? Residents across the Pikes Peak region took to social media Monday (Mar. 30) after two unusual military aircraft were seen flying […]21 days ago
Interview: Justin Moore talks Colorado injury and Time’s Ticking
Justin Moore just recently dropped his #’s album titled “Greatest Hits… Moore to Come” a few weeks back and on that album is 13 of his #’1s including his most […]21 days ago
Yay, The Bugs Are Already Here.
Colorado, we’ve got a bug problem — and this warm winter is to blame If you feel like you’ve been swatting at more creepy-crawlies than usual this spring, you’re not […]22 days ago
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library back in Denver after community rallies to restore funding
Thank goodness for Dolly Parton and for some good folks in Colorado who are making sure one of her mission’s continues on even after funding dried up. Dolly Parton’s Imagination […]22 days ago
Colorado bill banning dog and cat sales in pet stores clears its last major legislative hurdle
A bill that would ban pet stores in Colorado from selling dogs and cats cleared its last major legislative hurdle Monday (Mar. 30), passing the state Senate 19-16. House Bill […]22 days ago
Country star Jackson Dean to headline Make-A-Wish Colorado gala at Mission Ballroom
We already adore Make-A-Wish and their incredible work, but they just went up yet another notch in our book with the announcement of their headliner for their annual Denver gala. […]22 days ago
Sheridan School District 2 schools closed for classes for the week
Sheridan School District 2 announced via a message on their website that their schools will be closed for the rest of the week for in-person learning due to an employee […]22 days ago
Denver’s turkeys are back and they’re looking for love
If you’ve been spotting turkeys all over town lately, you’re not imagining things. I saw one strolling down the shoulder of I-25 last night like it was no big deal. […]22 days ago
Dozens of Easter egg hunts planned across the Denver area this week
Easter is Sunday (April 5), so if you have kids this is your reminder to get to the store this week and build the perfect Easter basket. It’s also a […]23 days ago
The University of Denver Hockey team is headed back to college hockey’s ‘Final Four’ – Here’s how to watch
The University of Denver hockey team is headed back to the “Frozen Four” after rolling past defending national champion Western Michigan 6-2 Sunday (Mar. 29) in the NCAA West Regional […]23 days ago
Hulu’s ‘Paradise’ puts DIA conspiracies at center of its season 2 finale
I’ve never actually watched the Hulu show “Paradise,” but after featuring Denver International Airport in their season 2 finale, I have a new must-watch show. The finale, titled “Exodus,” revealed […]23 days ago
Couple sets out to visit all 273 incorporated towns in Colorado this year
I get stressed out when I look at my calendar and have two or three big things planned in a year. There’s a couple that has 273 trips planned around […]23 days ago
Denver asks restaurants to only serve water by request amid drought conditions
With an unusually warm winter leaving our mountain snowpack levels lower than average, Denver Water has officially implemented mandatory watering restrictions. The goal is clear: a 20 percent reduction in […]23 days ago
Denver Street Sweeping Season Starts April 1: Don’t Get Hit with a $50 Fine
Spring has arrived in the Mile High City, and with the warmer weather comes the return of our annual street sweeping season. Starting April 1, city crews will be out […]23 days ago
Denver’s 107 year old Civic Center Park getting revitalized
After over 100 years, Denver’s Civic Center Park will be getting a big facelift to the price tag of $70 million. The Civic Center Park Conservancy has already raised around […]23 days ago
Coors Field ranks No. 5 among all MLB stadiums for 2026 season
As we gear up for Friday’s home opener against the Phillies, USA Today’s For the Win has ranked all 30 MLB stadiums, with Coors Field in Denver landing at No. […]24 days ago
Snow is a possibility during the first few days of April in Denver
It feels like Mother Nature may be confused after giving us very little snow in Colorado this winter. So no one would be surprised if it snowed into July this […]26 days ago
Colorado cop saves choking newborn at red light
An Aurora, Colorado, police officer is being hailed as a hero for stepping in to help a newborn in distress after a mother urgently sought help. Earlier this month, Officer Jerry […]26 days ago
Denver’s apartment building with canyon running through it has units that cost over $12k per month
Living in an apartment building that has an outdoor canyon running through it sounds cool and all, but is it worth over $12,000 per month? The building at the corner […]26 days ago
Interview | Comedian Duncan Trussell talks Comedy Works Denver shows
Comedian Duncan Trussell is performing at Comedy Works downtown Friday, March 27, and Saturday, March 28, and stopped by Big Mic‘s Open Mic to talk about whether his very first […]26 days ago
Netflix raising prices again
Another day, another Netflix price increase! Pet Netflix’s updated Help page on pricing, the price increase will run as follows: Standard with ads & 1080p Full HD: Increased from $7.99 […]27 days ago
Bill to allow Colorado bars stay open past 2 a.m. advances in state House
Maybe I am just getting old, but I don’t need the bar to stay open past 2 a.m… There are others in Colorado who would like a little more time, […]27 days ago
Colorado’s first treehouse hotel opens in Evergreen
Colorado’s first luxury treehouse hotel has opened in the foothills west of Denver, offering guests the chance to sleep 25 feet up among the pines. Juniper Lodge & Treehouses opened […]27 days ago
Kids can go bowling for free in Colorado this summer – Here’s how
Trying to find things for the kids to do all summer can be a challenge for parents, I know first hand. But there is a program in Colorado that the […]27 days ago
New country bar to open in Denver’s Five Points
Even though many people around the country still refer to Denver as a “cowtown,” there really aren’t a lot of options when it comes to country bars. We are about […]27 days ago
Fizz’s Top 5 Denver Patios for sunshine, snacks and people-watching
(This list deserves and honorable mention…School Yard Beer Garden in the Golden Triangle. Trust me) Linger (LoHi) Rooftop patio, killer views, and a menu that makes you order “one more […]28 days ago
Colorado Rockies will offer two-foot long, one-pound hot dog among other new food items this season
If your baseball team is likely to be terrible again, get them to come watch the games by offering food you can get nowhere else…that may be the approach the […]28 days ago
Country music phenom Ty Myers announces his Red Rocks debut this summer
When someone asks me which young country artist I think will be playing football stadiums one day, my answer is without question is Ty Myers. Before the Texas-native gets there […]28 days ago
Denver’s Casa Bonita invites you for Easter dinner
When I think of Easter dinner, normally I think of ham, potatoes, and deviled eggs… But how do enchiladas and a dive show sound this year? Denver’s famous Casa Bonita […]28 days ago
Where to get free photos with the Easter bunny in Denver
We were walking around the mall this weekend, and they had an Easter bunny that kids could visit, sit on it’s lap and take photos with…I have to be honest, […]28 days ago
Colorado ski fest not offering refunds despite no skiing
The 6th annual Boot Tan Fest is scheduled to run April 10-12 at Sunlight Mountain in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, and the problem is, the ski fest which has welcomed hundreds […]28 days ago
Franks & Beers & Baseball – Coors Field Offers 9-9-9 Challenge!
The 2026 Opening Day for the Colorado Rockies is just over a week away. Although the game against the Miami Marlins has not sold out, I would say chances are […]29 days ago
A Colorado slang term is among the most hated in America
I am a Colorado native, born and raised, and never left the state. Yet if you asked me to name one slang term from Colorado, I probably wouldn’t have an […]29 days ago
Denver’s Lakeside Amusement Park may reopen their most popular ride for the first time in four years this summer
Lakeside Amusement Park has been a staple in Denver for nearly 120 years and its main attraction is the Cyclone wooden roller coaster. Sadly, that ride has been closed for […]29 days ago
Denver Water will give you up to $750 in discounts to change out your grass
Barely any snow in Colorado this winter means there won’t be much water for your grass this summer so Denver Water has a deal for you to help. Denver Water […]29 days ago
‘Landman’s’ Billy Bob Thornton has a band and they’re coming to Denver
Billy Bob Thornton is as popular as he’s ever been thanks to the hit show Landman. Personally, Bad Santa is where he won me over, but regardless of when you […]29 days ago
Fizz’s Top 5 “Don’t Get Got” Colorado Tourist Traps
Cave of the Winds (Colorado Springs) Cool cave, sure… but the full “experience” can turn into a greatest-hits album of add-ons, ticket tiers, and gift shop swag. 16th Street (Denver) […]30 days ago
Colorado Rockies’ home opener is in danger of not selling out
I am no Colorado Rockies historian, so I don’t know this for sure, but it sure seems like every Opening Day game at Coors Field has been sold out. That could […]1 month ago
PETA gives away free vegan groceries to unpaid TSA workers at Denver’s airport
I have made fun of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) many times over the years, so I felt like I owed them this article about something cool […]1 month ago
Researchers in Colorado think python blood may be the next weightloss craze
This may have been bigger news a year or two ago before the boom of GLP-1’s, but if you’re still looking to lose a few pounds here ya go… Scientists […]1 month ago
Denver Pioneers are back in college hockey’s version of The Big Dance – here’s how to watch
The University of Denver Pioneers Hockey team has been so dominate in recent history that it’s almost a given that they’re in the NCAA Hockey Tournament again. The Pioneers have […]1 month ago
Broncos Super Bowl 50 players and team to be featured in Night of Champions
While its been a decade since the Denver Broncos locked down their 3rd Lombardi Trophy when they beat the Carolina Panthers, the memories still live on, and those memories will […]1 month ago
Colorado Shakespeare Festival returns this summer
For over 60 years, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival has been bringing the magic of Shakespeare to Colorado, and this season, it will be returning to an old home! Beginning with […]1 month ago
Craig Ferguson is walking across Colorado today for men’s health
You might want to keep an eye on the shoulder of the road this week. Former late-night host Craig Ferguson is making his way across Colorado on foot, a grueling […]1 month ago
Colorado Renaissance Festival announces themed weekends
Huzzah!! The Colorado Renaissance Festival in Larkspur just dropped its themed weekends for the 2026 season, and it’s officially time to start planning your summer escape. Here’s what’s coming: June […]1 month ago
First Day of Spring: Time to Clean What You’ve Been Ignoring
It’s the first day of spring, which means the birds are yelling, and we’re all pretending we’re excited to “freshen up” our homes. Translation: spring cleaning season has arrived to […]1 month ago
Spring break in Denver: Family-friendly stuff to do when the kids are bored (again)
Spring break is here, the weather is pretending it’s spring, and your kids have officially hit peak chaos. If you’re staying in the Denver area, you’ve got plenty of options […]1 month ago
Water restrictions begin March 25 as Denver faces near-record low snowpack
With our mountain snowpack dipping to near-record lows, Denver Water is officially moving to combat dry conditions. Beginning March 25, new seasonal water restrictions will take effect across the metro […]1 month ago
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo does it again: No. 2 Best Zoo in the U.S.
The results are in…and Colorado’s got another reason to brag! Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs has been named the No. 2 Best Zoo in the United States for the second year in […]1 month ago
Steamboat Sets Closing Date After Unseasonably Warm Winter
Steamboat Resort will close a week early this year, citing a mild winter. The resort announced Wednesday that it will end the season April 12, a week earlier than last […]1 month ago
Power outage triggers ground stop at Denver International Airport
UPDATE: As of 11:15am, DIA Social Media has posted that “Power has been restored and airport operations are beginning to resume. Please be patient as we return operations to normal. […]1 month ago
Amazon Launches 1-Hour & 3-Hour Delivery
Amazon has started faster U.S. deliveries for a fee. The charge for a three-hour delivery is $4.99 for Prime members and $14.99 for non-members. The charge for a one-hour delivery […]1 month ago
Costco Ready To Eat Meatloaf Recalled in 26 States
Costco has recalled a ready-to-eat meat loaf meal sold in 26 states and two territories due to possible salmonella contamination. The meal included a family-sized meat loaf, Yukon Gold mashed […]1 month ago
Breaking: Broncos Acquire WR Jaylen Waddle in Blockbuster Deal
After a slow start to NFL free agency, the Denver Broncos acquired wide receiver Jaylen Waddle in a trade with the Miami Dolphins on Tuesday. Trade details Denver receives: Jaylen […]1 month ago
There’s a ‘Star Wars’ themed burlesque show coming back to Denver
Love Star Wars? Love watching people dance around in scantly clad costumes? If yes, you're in luck next month.1 month ago
Colorado is one of the top spending states on OnlyFans
It’s 2026, I don’t need to explain what OnlyFans is. Plus at this point with the amount of money Coloradoans are spending on the “social media” site, there’s a good […]1 month ago
New stand-up comedy special on Netflix features a guy who relives his 10 years living in Denver
One night before bed this week I was scrolling Netflix for something to watch and I stumbled on a new stand-up comedy special from a guy I hadn’t heard of […]1 month ago
No Colorado team’s made the men’s basketball tournament, but both CU & CSU are in the women’s
As you start to fill out your office brackets this year, you’ll notice there are no Colorado men’s team to root for. However, on the women’s side, both of Colorado’s […]1 month ago
IndyCar officials have officially proposed bringing a high-speed street race to downtown Denver
The roar of engines could be coming to the Mile High City. IndyCar officials have officially proposed bringing a high-speed street race to downtown Denver. While plans remain in the […]1 month ago
Top Spots to Watch the College Basketball Tournament in Denver
March is College B-Ball time, it is chaos in bracket form, and Denver does it right: loud bars, wall-to-wall TVs, and crowds that will absolutely scream at a 12-seed like […]1 month ago
Denver Police Department warns of credit card courier scam
The Denver Police Department warned on their Facebook page about a sophisticated credit card courier scam that drained almost $2,000 from one victims account. The post comes from an incident […]1 month ago
Red Rocks Hosting a Daytime Sober Dance Party
Here’s a dance party I can totally get behind! Red Rocks is hosting a daytime, sober dance party April 5th, and it’s a big one. Daybreaker, the global sober dance and social wellness […]1 month ago
Sean Payton announces Denver Broncos 2026 coaching staff
The Denver Broncos have officially set their course for the 2026 season, announcing a full coaching staff tasked with building on the team’s momentum. Davis Webb takes the helm as […]1 month ago
Colorado’s first treehouse hotel opens
All treehouses are not created equal. I am in love with the “Master Treehouse” TV show. I always hoped that one day I would own my own treehouse. My own […]1 month ago
Pie Day in the Mile High: Where to Grab a Slice in Denver
Whether you prefer fruit-filled crusts or decadent chocolate cream, March 14 is the sweetest day of the year. In honor of Pi Day (3.14), local bakeries across the Front Range […]1 month ago
Did you know you can pay to cuddle with cows near Denver
This story is most likely for the vegans and vegetarians around Colorado, because it would be weird to cuddle a cow and then have a hamburger for dinner later, right? […]1 month ago
Navy Federal Jams 2026 offers free tickets to military members to see Kane Brown
Kane Brown put out a great new song March 13 called “Woman,” but that’s not the only Kane news in Colorado… Also announced today was Navy Federal Jams 2026 with […]1 month ago
94-year-old Denver woman continues tradition of knitting hundreds of hats for local students
Even if Mother nature forgot to deliver a winter in Denver this year, a kind lady in town has continued her tradition of making sure students are warm. For more […]1 month ago
BOGO Chipotle in Colorado if you have a tattoo (even a fake one) on March 13
Chipotle is a Colorado company so we love them, but lets be real… It ain’t cheap! So whenever they offer up freebies, I try to keep you in the loop! […]1 month ago
Summer reservations for Denver’s Casa Bonita open on March 16
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 […]1 month ago
Brad Paisley added as the final headliner at the PBR bull riding event in Fort Collins
The Professional Bull Riders (PBR) is bringing it’s “Last Cowboy Standing” event back to Fort Collins for a second year, and it again will feature some of he biggest names […]1 month ago
‘Worst fast food chain’ in America only has two locations left in Colorado
Boy, how times have changed…there was a time when you didn’t have to drive far to find a Long John Silver’s in Colorado, and when you got there, the fish […]1 month ago
Former Broncos QB is back in Denver as the QB for a different professional team
Paxton Lynch will forever be known as one of the biggest Draft busts in the history of the Denver Broncos, but his time as a quarterback in Denver is actually […]1 month ago
Denver’s airport is asking you to give TSA workers gift cards as the work without pay due to the shutdown
This is why if you work in a public facing career, you always treat people nice, because someday you may need them to give you gift cards so you can […]1 month ago
Colorado’s only Buc-ee’s location gets an ‘F’ grade from the BBB
Maybe we aren’t missing out by not getting a second Buc-ee’s location in Colorado after all… As of Wednesday, 33 locations, including the one Colorado location in Johnstown, have ‘F’ […]1 month ago
DIA announces Free 6-week Summer concert lineup
While most people head to Denver International Airport to fly out to their favorite destinations, this Summer many people may be heading to DIA for a free concert! DIA has […]1 month ago
Prostitution will not be legalized in Colorado – Bill dies before first vote
Opinions and emotions were running high a couple of weeks ago when a bill was introduced in Colorado that would made the state just the second in the nation to […]1 month ago
A horror movie hot air balloon festival in Colorado? Is it really happening?
Let me start this article with a warning before you horror movie aficionados get too excited… There is a really good chance this is NOT real, but in case it […]1 month ago
Five Colorado Irish pubs named among best in America
St. Patrick’s Day is Tuesday and the Denver St. Patrick’s Day Parade is Saturday, so if you’re looking for a place to celebrate, you have a bunch of really solid […]1 month ago
Denver Water says you shouldn’t turn your sprinkler systems on until mid-May
If you’ve ever considered artificial turf for your yard, this just may be the summer for you to pull the trigger. With very little snow in Colorado this winter, water […]1 month ago
You can help name Colorado’s new passenger train that’ll run from Ft. Collins to Pueblo
At this point I don’t care what they call it, I am just excited that a passenger train is coming to Colorado’s front range to help alleviate traffic on I-25! […]1 month ago
Burgers at Denver-favorite Jim’s Burger Haven may taste different after one ingredient goes ‘extinct’
If you were to ask a bunch of people around Denver who has the best burger, you’d get Jim’s Burger Haven from a lot of them, but their iconic burgers […]1 month ago
The main event at the UFC fight happening at the White House features a Colorado fighter
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) announced it will host a landmark event on Sunday, June 14 with the Octagon set up on the South Lawn of the White House. The […]1 month ago
Formerly homeless Colorado man turns ‘tough’ day around winning $1million on a scratch ticket
I love a good redemption story, so if anyone’s going to win big playing the lottery I hope it’s a guy like this… Jonathan G, a cellphone sales representative from […]1 month ago
Not one Colorado Rockies player named to ESPN’s Top 100 players list
ESPN ranked the MLB’s 2026 top 100 players, and not a single player on the Colorado Rockies made the list. We are just weeks away from Opening Day and as […]1 month ago
Starbucks rewards new tiers begin this week
Starbucks Rewards is getting a new look beginning March 10th! As many restaurants and businesses continue to adjust their rewards programs to keep their most passionate customers coming, Starbucks is […]1 month ago
