Colorado News
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
Highest continuous paved road in North America is in Colorado and open for first time since October
The highest continuous paved road in North America officially opened May 30. The iconic Trail Ridge Road in Colorado has officially opened for the season after snowy, icy, and windy […]2 months ago
What’s the waterpark on I-25, south of Castle Rock?
If you’ve driven from Denver to Colorado Springs, you’ve likely seen what looks like a big waterpark right off of I-25 to the west in the little town of Larkspur, […]2 months ago
‘Yellowstone’ star to perform in Colorado for three shows next week
Before there was a wildly popular show called “Yellowstone,” there was a country artist from New Mexico – and later Texas – riding bulls at the rodeo and then selling […]2 months ago
Colorado gets new area code in addition to 303 and 720
Gone are the days when people in Colorado had either 303, 720, 970 or 719 as area codes. Another new area code will be coming to Colorado next year in […]2 months ago
Orangutans at Denver Zoo briefly escape from enclosure
There’s a reason the animals at the zoo are locked in their habitats, but it doesn’t stop me from daydreaming about getting to play with a super nice orangutan. A […]2 months ago
People named Ryan in Colorado, you’re needed to help set a world record
If your name is Ryan, you live in Colorado, you’re able-bodied and your schedule is open, you have got to come help set a world record! The nonprofit organization Ryan […]2 months ago
Could the moving walkways at DIA be on their way out?
You know those moving walkways at Denver International Airport? They seem unnecessary…until you try one. And then they’re either a great way to walk twice as fast, or to park […]2 months ago
22,000 pound rhino sculpture goes up in RiNo, you can help name it
The RiNo neighborhood in Denver actually has nothing to do with the animal rhino. It’s short for “River North,” but that won’t stop them from leaning into the name. A […]2 months ago
INTERVIEW – Comedian Monty Franklin talks comedy in Australia versus America
Comedian Monty Franklin is bringing his Is That Your Mate world tour to Comedy Works South at Landmark this weekend and stopped by to talk with Big Mic about the […]2 months ago
Colorado Rockies have lost the most consecutive series in MLB history
At this point, the amount of history taking place around the Colorado Rockies and how bad they are is laughable. Here’s the latest spot in the embarrassing part of the […]2 months ago
Denver installs free Naloxone vending machines for overdoses, but people still must pay hundreds for EpiPen’s
Let me start by saying that I value all human life. Any chance we have to save someone, no matter how broken they may seem, is a gift and should […]2 months ago
Colorado man pleads guilty to starting wildfire while cremating dog
I thought the electrocuted birds starting wildfires was the weirdest way one had started, but not so fast… A western Colorado man is pleading guilty to starting a wildfire while cremating his dog. […]2 months ago
National Burger Day deals around Denver
It’s National Hamburger Day Wednesday, so if you haven’t planned dinner yet, heck, even if you have, there are some spots around Denver that you can get a burger on the […]2 months ago
WATCH – Brad Paisley has Broncos’ Bo Nix sing the Nationwide jingle at Red Rocks
Every few country concerts in Denver you’ll get a Peyton Manning appearance, and when it’s Brad Paisley’s first time at Red Rocks, Peyton’s good buddy, it seemed like almost a […]2 months ago
Denver QDOBA forgets little girl’s guacamole, makes it up to her in big way
There’s nothing worse than craving something, ordering it, driving to pick it up and driving it home only to realize the restaurant forgot the most important part of your order. […]2 months ago
Southwest Airlines reveals how much it will cost to check bags at DIA
Tuesday was the last day to book a flight out of Denver International Airport or any other airport and get two free checked bags from Southwest Airlines. After seeing the prices […]2 months ago
Late Denver Broncos receiver Demaryius Thomas inducted into team’s Ring of Fame
Talk to anyone who spent any time around Demaryius Thomas, and you will hear nothing but praise for who he was as a player and a man. Now he will […]2 months ago
Colorado has over 130 Pokémon Vending machines
Back in the mid-90s when Pokémon cards became hugely popular, I assumed they’d be just like Pogs or Furby and they’d fade away eventually. But, here we are 30 years […]2 months ago
Famous dog from ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ to visit Denver this summer
Based on the numbers, pretty much everyone saw “Deadpool & Wolverine,” and if you saw that movie, you likely remember the dog in it that’s so ugly, it’s actually kind […]2 months ago
Bandimere Speedway has new Colorado location as owners purchase land
It’s been well publicized that Bandimere Speedway closed and sold its original location in Morrison after 65 years, but now we know where the popular drag racing track is going […]2 months ago
Nine locations to see F-16 fighter jet flyovers on Memorial Day in Colorado
There are few things from the COVID-era that we like to keep around, but flyovers from fighter jets are on that shortlist for sure. They’ll be back in Colorado this […]2 months ago
It’s official, the Denver Mint will stop making pennies
A generation or two from now will likely put the penny in the same category as cassette tapes and Blockbuster stores…the “I have no idea what that is” category. Back […]2 months ago
Latest country artist to get arrested to headline Colorado’s newest amphitheater this summer
Gavin Adcock is rowdy…his live shows are known for often being shirtless and beers being thrown by both him and the crowd. He also went viral and ultimately ended his […]2 months ago
Did you know Denver has its own hot dog style? Here’s how to make one
You know about Chicago Dogs and Coney Island Dogs, maybe you’ve even heard of a Seattle Dog, but did you know Denver has its own style of hot dog too? […]2 months ago
Water World and Elitch Gardens Water Park open Memorial Day weekend
The unofficial beginning of summer is this weekend, and with that, the best water parks in Colorado are set to open for the season! One of America’s largest waterparks, Water […]2 months ago
What’s Colorado’s most misspelled word this year?
We all have at least one word we just cannot spell no matter how many times you look it up. What’s yours? Mine is “available.” I had to use spellcheck […]2 months ago
Coloradans have one week to book flights with free bags on Southwest Airlines
For many of us, the main reason we flew Southwest Airlines out of Denver International Airport was the two free checked bags that came with a basic fare. They say […]2 months ago
Colorado’s eighth Whataburger location opens this May
After years of not having any in Colorado, Whataburger will celebrate the opening of their eighth location on Friday, but they’ll still have zero in the Denver metro area. As […]2 months ago
Air Force Thunderbirds will be back in Colorado this summer
Hands down one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen is the Air Force Thunderbirds show. And, lucky for us in Colorado, there will be multiple chances to see them […]2 months ago
The city of Denver’s last JCPenney store will close, among many others nationally
Remember back when JCPenney stores were about as popular as Starbucks is today… Well, the times are changing and the stores are disappearing at a rapid pace! JCPenney announced plans […]2 months ago
Fan hit by ball at Colorado Rockies game sues team in part for being terrible
The jokes about the Colorado Rockies being terrible are more stale than jokes about eggs being super expensive, so I’ll spare you, but this has to be a first… a […]2 months ago
Brad Paisley has never played Red Rocks, but that finally changes Saturday
The last time Brad Paisley was in Denver was July 17, 2017, nearly eight years ago! However, we’ll finally change that this summer, and we get to do it with […]2 months ago
WATCH – Escaped Colorado kangaroo wrangled for second time in less than a year
Two things that almost never go together in a sentence – Colorado and kangaroos – have become somewhat common now thanks to one slippery little escape artist. A pet kangaroo […]2 months ago
Popular 50-year-old breakfast joint in Denver to close for good
Sadly, longtime popular restaurants closing around Colorado is pretty common these days. Still, it’s always a sad day when another favorite announces they’re down to their final days, and that […]2 months ago
Is the new art installation at Denver’s airport an extraterrestrial communication device?
Blucifer, the gargoyles that overlook baggage claim and the pictures seeming to depict genocide are just a few examples of “art” at Denver International Airport. Now, there’s a new piece […]2 months ago
What was Zach Bryan doing in Denver all weekend?
Don’t worry Zach Bryan fans, you didn’t miss one of his shows in Denver this weekend, but the music superstar was in town… Zach is in the middle of a […]2 months ago
Grandma’s trick to get rid of those pesky Colorado miller moths
Those nasty, dusty, ugly butterfly-looking miller moths are back to drive you crazy. Experts say you shouldn’t kill them because they serve a purpose, but if you have 500 of […]2 months ago
Immersive Titanic exhibit open in Denver
It’s been about 27 years since the “Titanic” movie came out and 112 years since the actual ship sank, but people are still intrigued by the tragedy. If you’re fascinated […]2 months ago
Colorado gets a bunch of shout-outs on Morgan Wallen’s new album, ‘I’m the Problem’
Morgan Wallen dropped his massive, 37-song “I’m the Problem” album on Friday, and although we didn’t come close to getting the mentions that whiskey got on it, Colorado did get […]2 months ago
Top baby names in Colorado in 2024
Parents, who’s named their kid either Liam or Olivia in the last few years? Turns out there’s probably a bunch of ya… Every year, the United States Social Security Administration releases […]2 months ago
Colorado named least obese state in America
It seems like everyone is on weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy these days, but around two in five American adults are still obese. Here in Colorado, we are […]2 months ago
Denver one of the first two cities in the U.S. to get rentable ‘gliders’
Rentable scooters and bicycles are all over Denver these days, but now there’s a new option for getting around…gliders! A glider is essentially a scooter/bike hybrid, but closer to a […]2 months ago
Adam Sandler sends condolences after Colorado gator from ‘Happy Gilmore’ dies
Sadly, the most famous alligator to ever call Colorado home, Morris, passed away somewhere between 80 and 100-years-old earlier this month. Now, his most famous co-star has sent condolences. Morris […]2 months ago
Denver suburb will be sending drones as first responders
I joke a lot on my radio show about robots soon taking over the world. Well, here’s the next step! Soon, drones will be the first to respond to some […]2 months ago
It seems like Denver has quietly changed the name of the 16th Street Mall
When I was a kid growing up in Colorado, the 16th Street Mall was one of the coolest, hip places to hang out. Sadly as time has gone on, crime […]2 months ago
Parking fees have officially changed at DIA, with most going up
Eggs, rent, gas, what isn’t getting more expensive these days? Sadly, parking at Denver International Airport can be added to that list now also… Parking fees at all but one […]2 months ago
Former Colorado Avalanche great Adam Foote now NHL head coach
No one will ever wear the number 52 for the Colorado Avalanche again, as it hangs in the rafters of Ball Arena honoring Adam Foote. However, Foote will now be […]2 months ago
Denver now officially has its own ‘Statue of Liberty’
It’s only about 300 feet shorter than the actual Statue of Liberty in New York, but Denver now has it’s own Statue of Liberty… Aurora is specifically home to the […]2 months ago
Colorado donut shop named one of the 20 best in the U.S. by Yelp!
Having gone out of my way by over an hour on a recent road trip to get the donuts at Sweet Coloradough, I can say I concur with Yelp!, who […]2 months ago
Denver’s largest movie theater chain to offer half off tickets on Wednesdays this summer
As a dad of three kiddos, I already know that a week into summer break, my kids will be complaining about being bored…so, this should help! AMC movie theaters will be […]2 months ago
Katy Perry’s concert in Denver on May 15 has been postponed
What happens when there is a concert and a Nuggets game scheduled for the same night at Ball Arena in Denver? Well, today we found out… The short answer is […]2 months ago
Tiny Japanese ‘kei vehicles’ will soon be street legal in Colorado, learn what they are
The initial shock of seeing Cybertrucks on Colorado roads is starting to wear off, but there may be a new vehicle out on our roads soon that’ll make you turn […]2 months ago
Eggs spill all over Colorado highway in midst of record-high prices
Everyone knows that eggs are as expensive as they’ve ever been, and this certainly won’t help tings in the short term in Denver… A semi-truck carrying eggs crashed on westbound […]2 months ago
Denver’s rugby stadium will screen movies this summer
Did you know Denver has three big-time rugby teams? The Glendale Merlins, the Denver Barbarians, and the Glendale Lady Merlins all play at Infinity Park in Glendale. But, it’s not […]2 months ago
Colorado alligator that starred in ‘Happy Gilmore’ has died
If you’ve seen the movie “Happy Gilmore,” you’ve seen Morris the alligator. Sadly, the famous gator who called Colorado home has died. The gator that was also in movies like […]2 months ago
Most stressful summer ever? One in three parents believe so
Will this summer be the most stressful ever? According to a new survey, one in three parents believe so. In fact, one in three parents don’t think they’ll have a […]2 months ago
Interview | Comedian Tammy Pescatelli
Comedian Tammy Pescatelli stopped by 98.5 KYGO to talk with Big Mic about her shows this weekend at Comedy Works South at Landmark in Big Mic’s Open Mic! Not only […]2 months ago
In-N-Out Burger to open another Colorado location
If you live in northern Colorado, get ready to get yourself a double-double. On Friday, In-N-Out Burger will open their newest location in Brighton at 3860 Eagle Blvd., near Interstate […]2 months ago
Water World named one of the best water parks in the US
Those hot summer days are quickly approaching, which gives you a great excuse to head to what’s being named one of the top water parks in the US, Water World! […]2 months ago
WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy
After over 60 years of being a leader in the world of weight loss, WeightWatchers has filed for bankruptcy. The program which had celebrity endorsers ranging from Oprah Winfrey to […]2 months ago
Interview | Chase Rice takes break from birthing a baby buffalo to talk Elizabeth Stampede
Chase Rice is performing at the Elizabeth Stampede on June 5, and shortly before joining Tracy & Fizz on Tuesday for an interview, a baby buffalo was born on his […]2 months ago
Full Nuggets playoff schedule against OKC Thunder
Our Denver Nuggets won their first ever championship in 2023, and they’re on the hunt to win another title this year. In the first round of the playoffs, the Nuggets […]2 months ago
Food truck event returns to Denver this month
It seems like we see food trucks everywhere and at every time of the day. The Civic Center EATS food truck is returning May 14 in downtown Denver at Civic […]2 months ago
Alcatraz to reopen? What caused it to close in the first place?
Alcatraz, which has been closed as a prison since 1963, could potentially be set to reopened. President Trump announced he had plans to restore the former maximum security prison into […]2 months ago
Older people in Colorado may soon be able to opt out of jury duty
I don’t do politics, but sometimes things are just common sense…this is one of those things! Currently, you can be summoned to jury duty no matter how old you are […]2 months ago
LOOK – Critically endangered penguin hatches at Colorado zoo
If you need some cuteness in your life, you just have to look in Colorado Springs at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. An African penguin chick hatched April 8 at the […]2 months ago
All five of Colorado’s Forever 21 stores will close permanently on May 1
Once one of the most popular clothing stores on the planet, Forever 21, will no longer exist after Thursday. The clothing retailer filed for bankruptcy protection for a second time in March […]2 months ago
When will Denver see 8 p.m. sunsets?
Is the cold and snow over for the season in Denver? Who knows, as Mother Nature has a mind of her own this time of year in Denver, but one […]2 months ago
Cinco De Mayo Fest returns this weekend
Denver’s 36th annual Cinco De Mayo Festival returns this weekend! Kicking off Saturday at 11 a.m. with the Cinco De Mayo Parade, which will start at 13th Street and Welton […]2 months ago
A Colorado college will soon be offering full Taylor Swift course
Taylor Swift is arguably the biggest music star in the world, and a Colorado university is taking advantage! Colorado State University will again offer an eight-week Spanish language course this […]3 months ago
Get frozen custard for $1 donation to FFA at Culver’s May 1
On almost every list of the best fast food joints in America, you’ll see Culver’s, so if you haven’t been in awhile, here’s a good reason to go. Thursday, May […]3 months ago
Shedeur Sanders’ Cleveland Browns jersey already among the best selling in NFL
It’d be safe to assume that Shedeur Sanders likely has the best-selling jersey for a rookie drafted in the fifth round. Despite all the draft drama, the former standout Colorado […]3 months ago
World’s biggest passenger plane lands permanent route at DIA
Most airplanes flying at of Denver International Airport hold around 200 passengers, but soon one that holds over double that will call DIA a permanent home. Lufthansa Airlines announced in January […]3 months ago
John Elway drove golf cart involved in accident that resulted in life-threatening injuries
Former Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway was behind the wheel of a golf cart when his longtime agent and business partner, Jeff Sperbeck, fell off and hit his head, resulting […]3 months ago
25 Colorado Walmart stores set to be remolded
It may be a little harder to find the eggs, milk and butter at your local Walmart store soon. Walmart has announced plans to remodel 650 stores nationwide – which […]3 months ago
Motorcycle racing’s biggest event, Monster Energy Supercross, is back in Denver May 3
When it comes to motorcycle racing, it gets no bigger than Monster Energy AMA Supercross, and the best in their sport are headed back to Denver this weekend. The supercross […]3 months ago
Man caught breaking out of a Colorado jail two days before his scheduled release
Escaping from prison seems like a last-ditch effort to sniff freedom. You wouldn’t try it if you had a chance to be released any time soon…right? A man named Lucas […]3 months ago
Willie Nelson turns 92 and releases album
Happy Birthday to country music legend Willie Nelson, who turned 92 Tuesday! The country icon celebrated his birthday by releasing his 154th album of his career called “Oh What a […]3 months ago
Red Rocks gets it’s first fast food concession stand
Everything about Red Rocks is great, except the food. But now, even that is improving! No offense to the folks who provide the food to the concession stands at the […]3 months ago
Guests get stranded in the air on ride at Elitch Gardens
Denver’s Elitch Gardens just opened for the season, so maybe some of the rides are still a little rusty from the cold off-season? About 40 people got stuck on a […]3 months ago
Army Black Hawk helicopter accidentally lands at Denver high school
Imagine what must’ve been going through students’ minds as they sat in class recently, looked out the window and saw a giant military helicopter landing at their school. That was […]3 months ago
Rockies haven’t won back-to-back games in 223 days
There are a million ways to show you just how bad the Colorado Rockies are/have been for some time now, but this one really stood out to me. The team […]3 months ago
Smiley face to make appearance in the sky Friday
Friday morning, sky gazers will have a happy site in the sky, as a celestial “smiley face” will make an appearance. About an hour before sunrise, look toward the eastern […]3 months ago
Your chance to do yoga at Red Rocks is back in 2025 – here’s the schedule
You may think of Red Rocks as a concert venue, but its also a fitness mecca. So, grab your mats and stretchy pants, and let’s go do some yoga at […]3 months ago
Denver airport adds 27th airline and two new direct flights
When you think of places to travel, Taos, New Mexico, and Page, Arizona, aren’t probably on the top of your list, but if you have friends or family in those […]3 months ago
Colorado hotel that inspired ‘The Shining’ plans a massive upgrade to attract more fans
When you think of the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, you immediately think “The Shining,” so why wouldn’t they use that fame to attract more tourists to town? The hotel […]3 months ago
