Shawn Patrick
LOOK – The Colorado Avalanche have unveiled a new logo on baseball caps
The Colorado Avalanche have basically used the same logo since they joined the NHL, and don’t worry, that’s not going anywhere, but they may be working a new one into […]8 hours ago
PETA wants the next Colorado Buffaloes mascot to be… Animatronic
News came out this week that the University of Colorado’s live buffalo mascot, Ralphie VI, no longer wanted to run, so it was being retired. The new buffalo isn’t ready, […]9 hours ago
Get 100% free dental care, with no insurance around Denver on September 1st
One of my favorite things about Labor Day in Denver is the love that a local dentist shows our community. Risas Dental and Braces is once again giving back in […]9 hours ago
Did you know Zach Top lived in Colorado for six years?
There’s no one hotter in country music right now than Zach Top, and he proved that today by releasing a new album, “Not In It For My Health,” which people […]9 hours ago
Free corn offered to the public in Colorado after truck spills
I always wondered what they did with food from trucks after it spills on the highway. and after finding out, I’ve never hoped a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup truck would […]1 day ago
LOOK – Colorado home listed for $300 million, would be the most expensive ever sold in the U.S.
We all know that homes are crazy expensive in Colorado mountain towns like Vail and Aspen, but one that’s for sale right now is the most expensive… Literally. Two California billionaires could […]1 day ago
Colorado man in stolen vehicle tells cops to wait while he finishes his smoke
Anytime I’ve been pulled over I try to play nice with the cop in hopes that maybe I’ll get out of the ticket or at least in less trouble, but […]1 day ago
Shopping mall staple, Claire’s is closing 300 stores, five are in Colorado
If they close all of the Claire’s where will people get their ears pierced or buy earrings? Since 1978 Claire’s stores have been a staple in shopping malls, and the […]1 day ago
One of Colorado’s largest Christmas light displays calls it quits after eight years, won’t return in 2025
Folks in Northern Colorado will have one less option when it comes to Christmas activities in 2025, as a popular Loveland attraction has announced it’s calling it quits after eight […]2 days ago
Lawsuit claims new Denver skyscraper will collapse after ‘contractor removed key pieces of concrete’
When you hear that one of the tallest new buildings in a major city like Denver could collapse, I think we all at least listen… The Upton Residences is under […]2 days ago
Mud-covered man in Speedo named ‘Bogus’ arrested for fraud in Colorado
Some stories just write themselves. Usually, they come from Florida, but this one happened right here in Colorado… The Idaho Springs Police Department was doing an investigation into potential credit […]2 days ago
Luke Combs comes back to Colorado for first time in over three years on August 31
The last time Luke Combs was in Colorado was May 2022. Over three years is too long without one of country music’s biggest stars, but it’s finally changing this weekend! […]2 days ago
Denver International Airport in top three for most flight deals offered for domestic travel
Denver International Airport has been kind of like the Colorado Rockies lately, every time they make the news, it’s for something bad. So, when I saw that DIA made a […]3 days ago
Governor Polis offers up Colorado for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding
By now, I think the whole world knows that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged, so let’s plan a wedding!! Colorado’s Governor Jared Polis took to social media to […]3 days ago
Colorado Buffaloes mascot, Ralphie VI, retires – traditional buffalo run at football games put on hold
One of the greatest spectacles in all of college football is watching a real-life buffalo run full speed across the field at Colorado Buffaloes games in Boulder. Sadly, that tradition […]3 days ago
Denver doctor performs rare surgery so dad can walk daughter down the aisle
Few things are more important in a dad’s life than walking his daughter down the aisle at her wedding. It now could be possible for dad after a Colorado doctor […]3 days ago
Roland Blanscet, a beloved figure at Denver’s Grizzly Rose since it opened, has passed away
Denver’s iconic Grizzly Rose honky-tonk opened in 1989, and since then, if you visited you were likely to see a joyful old soul dancing the night away right along side […]4 days ago
LOOK – The cheapest house currently for sale in Denver comes complete with fire damage and confirmed asbestos
Who says you can’t buy a home for cheap in Denver these days? The median sale price for single-family homes in Denver was $673,000 in July 2025, according to Redfin. However, […]4 days ago
For the second time in one week, pet emu ran loose in Colorado
Last week, we learned that emus are flightless birds native to Australia, but legal to own as pets in Colorado. Still, unless you’re at a zoo, you don’t see them […]4 days ago
Air Force Thunderbirds will put on shows in Colorado twice this September
I say it often, the Air Force Thunderbirds performance is one of those things you HAVE to see. If you have, you know what I mean, but if you haven’t […]4 days ago
One Colorado building made a list of the 100 ugliest in the U.S. – Have you ever seen it?
It wasn’t too long ago that Denver International Airport was named one of the ugliest buildings in America, but it’s weird, mountain-like tents are safe this time. However, not every […]8 days ago
Reality TV star, Steve-O is doing comedy shows in Denver this weekend
The world has watched Steve-O snort wasabi, put a fish hook through his cheek and be used as shark bait, go for a ride in a port-a-potty on a sling […]8 days ago
Pumpkin spice and other fall items are now back at Colorado Dunkin’ locations
Starbucks has made a big deal about their fall menu and the Pumpkin Spice Latte coming back on Tuesday (Aug. 26), but Dunkin’ has already somewhat quietly, brought fall back […]8 days ago
WATCH – Lainey Wilson threw out the first pitch at the Colorado Rockies game
Lainey Wilson added another milestone to her wild year as she got to throw out a first pitch! She was just in Denver on her Whirlwind World Tour, and was invited […]8 days ago
LOOK – Crocs and the Denver Broncos have teamed up for a new shoe
Last week we learned that the Colorado-based shoe company Crocs is in a world of hurt financially. If you’re a Denver Broncos fan, here’s a good way to help them […]9 days ago
Instagram-famous, giant, fancy milkshakes have a Denver shop
Maybe it’s just because the algorithm knows me so well, but I cannot scroll Instagram without seeing these over-the-top milkshakes lately. I always wondered where you could get one, but […]9 days ago
Former Broncos QB Tim Tebow is coming back to Colorado next month
Football fans in Colorado have mixed feelings about Tim Tebow the player, but it’s hard to deny that what he does as a man is no less than spectacular. That […]9 days ago
Look inside: Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix $4 million Castle Pines home
Bo Nix has pretty much every Denver Broncos fan hyped about the future, and he’s living luxuriously in Denver as a result! The Denver Broncos rookie quarterback and his wife, […]9 days ago
Cancer League of Colorado has your chance to jump off of 400-foot building
Some will read the headline of this article and say “heck no,” but others who are more into thrill-seeking make think jumping off of a perfectly good 400 foot building […]10 days ago
Denver car museum auctions off famous movie cars from ‘Fast & Furious,’ Star Wars’ and more
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 […]10 days ago
Colorado State Fair starts August 22, concert lineup includes Lee Brice and more
The Colorado State Fair is in Pueblo each year at the end of August and the beginning part of September. If you love country music, a trip down south may need […]10 days ago
Loose emu was caught walking down Colfax in Denver
According to Wikipedia, the emu is a species of flightless bird endemic to Australia, where it is the largest native bird…in other words, unless you’re at a zoo, you’re likely […]10 days ago
20 years from now, Colorado will experience next total solar eclipse
Yes, 20 years is a long time from now, and a lot can change in that time, but people go crazy for total solar eclipses, so, I am warning you […]11 days ago
DIA among few airports getting TSA’s faster PreCheck lane
If you travel through Denver International Airport often and still don’t have TSA PreCheck, this is your time to get it! TSA is rolling out a speedier version of PreCheck at […]11 days ago
Rosie the Tarantula, star of Butterfly Pavilion, retires from meet and greets
If you’ve been in Colorado for even a short amount of time, you likely know of Rosie the Tarantula, the spider you can hold at Westminster’s Butterfly Pavilion. After three […]11 days ago
Colorado Buffaloes now have their own Taco Bell meal
Just a couple of years ago, people would’ve laughed at Taco Bell for even considering doing anything with the lowly Colorado Buffaloes football team, but then came Coach Prime, and […]11 days ago
College in Colorado will soon offer full Taylor Swift course
Taylor Swift is the biggest music star in the world, proving that again this week with the announcement of her upcoming album, “The Life Of A Showgirl,” and a Colorado university […]14 days ago
Famous Denver haunted house looks for employees
One job I know I’d be terrible at is working at a haunted house. First off, I am not good at being scary, and second, I would laugh way too […]14 days ago
Rabbits with ‘horns and tentacles’ appearing in Northern Colorado
Jackelopes are mythical creatures that are basically rabbits with horns, or a cross between a rabbit and an antelope. But, the keyword in that sentence is “mythical”…rabbits aren’t supposed to […]14 days ago
Colorado boy becomes youngest American to reach Matterhorn peak in Swiss Alps
I’d accomplished precisely nothing by age 11, but not all 11-year-olds are created equal… Earlier last week, an 11-year-old from Colorado Springs, Sam Evermore, became the youngest American to summit […]14 days ago
Denver International Airport ranks as world’s fourth worst for handling luggage
Have they ever lost your bags at Denver International Airport? Chances are a lot of you reading this just answered “yes” to that question, because it happens a lot! Arka […]17 days ago
The Black-Eyed Pea announces Fort Collins location
I am always rooting for Colorado companies, so maybe I am biased, but the best cornbread and the best chicken-fried steak I’ve ever had is at The Black-Eyed Pea. So, […]17 days ago
Denver’s most famous roller coaster opens for first time this season
I took my kids to Elitch Gardens last week, and it just wasn’t the same because the iconic white wooden roller coaster was not open for rides…had we waited a […]17 days ago
Ella Langley announces she won’t perform at Red Rocks with Riley Green August 25
Prioritizing our own health is hard at times, especially when you feel like you’re letting thousands of people down, but good on Ella Langley making sure she takes care of […]17 days ago
No Cicis Pizza buffets are left in Colorado, but they’re looking to return
I can think of few things better than unlimited pizza, pasta and deserts. Yet, somehow, this brilliant concept didn’t pan out in Colorado…but it could be getting a second chance! […]18 days ago
Water World to close four rides that have been at the park for over 40 years
If you’ve been to Water World in Denver in the last 40 plus years, you’ve likely visited its Calypso Cove area. Here’s to hoping your favorite ride wasn’t in that […]18 days ago
Colorado will have 30 Spirit Halloween stores this season, some are already open
Sure, it may only be August 11 as I write this, but spooky season has begun around Colorado, as many Spirit Halloween stores have already opened and more are coming […]18 days ago
Riley Green will livestream Red Rocks show this month
Riley Green is coming back to Red Rocks this month, but sadly, tickets are sold out. Now fans will have the opportunity to see him live at the iconic venue […]18 days ago
Colorado has its own ‘Area 51,’ it supposedly has Bigfoot’s body
Area 51 in Nevada gets all the attention for housing aliens and other things the government doesn’t want us knowing about, but did you know Colorado has something similar? The […]21 days ago
Sunflowers are back in Denver, but the ones at DIA are off limits – here’s some that aren’t
I get how important the perfect Instagram photo is, and sunflowers can help create that. However, not all sunflowers are free game in the Denver area… There are acres of […]21 days ago
Denver’s minimum wage will be over $19 per hour in 2026
I’m probably aging myself by saying this, but I still remember when making $12 per hour was a decent wage… Some hourly Denver workers can expect a pay bump beginning […]21 days ago
Humane Society law enforcement rescue dog from roof of Colorado mall
File this one in the “how the heck did that happen” category…somehow, a dog got stuck on the roof of a mall in Colorado Springs. Animal law enforcement officers from […]21 days ago
Michael Ray | Make-A-Wish show at Number 38
Shawn Patrick and Michael Ray talk about what Ray has been up to, his upcoming Make-A-Wish show at Number 38 in Denver, what the organization means to him, what’s next […]22 days ago
Denver Animal Shelter reduces adoption fees during August
If you’ve thought about adopting a new furry family member, August may be the perfect time to do it in Denver. Throughout August, the Denver Animal Shelter discounts all adoptions by […]23 days ago
Colorado man allegedly used police lights on SUV to get through I-25 traffic
This Colorado guy gets an “A” for his creativity, but, unfortunately, for him, what he did is still illegal… According to a press release from the City of Lone Tree […]23 days ago
Windsor ski resort to host country music festival featuring Dasha, Randy Houser and more this fall
Yes, Windsor has a ski resort even though they don’t have any mountains, but that’s a whole other story. The point of this story is that ski resort also is […]23 days ago
Colorado one of few states that offers ketchup smoothie
It’s hard to believe anything you see on the internet these days, so when I scrolled past a post about a ketchup smoothie, I thought it was probably an AI-generated […]23 days ago
Bed, Bath & Beyond stores are back and could be headed to Colorado
I know I’m not alone in saying I still have 20 percent off coupons for Bed, Bath & Beyond sitting in a junk drawer at home. Even though there hasn’t […]24 days ago
New state mushroom, no pet sales in public spaces, phones in schools and other laws go into effect in Colorado August 6
Wednesday is August 6, which is 90 days after the Colorado state legislature adjourned in the 2025 regular session, which means hundreds of new laws go into effect. Some of […]24 days ago
Denver Broncos quarterback among worst-rated players on Madden 26 video game
Electronic Arts unveiled its ratings for the upcoming Madden NFL 26 game, and you’ll hear a lot about the stars who have the highest ratings, but what about the guys […]24 days ago
New Colorado ranch allows kids birthday parties, cuddling and yoga with kangaroos
Chuck E. Cheese, the bounce house places and bowling alleys are cool to host your kid’s birthday party, but if you’re into something a little more unique, how about having […]24 days ago
Colorado home to most expensive college football game experience in US
It wasn’t long ago that you could get into a University of Colorado Buffaloes football game for practically nothing. Boy, did the Coach Prime hype change that… After being the […]25 days ago
Miranda Lambert announces first Colorado show in three years
The whole country music world is currently talking about Miranda Lambert…mostly her butt, but, regardless, it’s good timing to announce a Colorado show for the first time in a few […]25 days ago
Denver Summit’s first player is Colorado native
The Denver Summit, the National Women’s Soccer League team set to begin play next year, has acquired its first player, and she’s from Colorado! Ally Watt, who was born in Colorado […]25 days ago
Savannah Bananas to appear at Denver-area Dunkin’ Donuts this week
The Savannah Bananas are quite possibly the hottest thing in sports, certainly in Denver. The team sold out all their games August 9 and 10 at Coors Field, but there […]25 days ago
Five celebrations in Denver for Colorado Day on August 1
Colorado celebrates 149 years as a state Friday. Hundreds of events are scheduled across the state this weekend, but some fun celebrations are planned for the actual day too. Denver […]29 days ago
Coloradans continue moving from the state – where are they moving?
You’ve likely seen the reports that people are leaving Colorado at a rapid pace. I’ve always wondered where they’re going, though. Now we have a little insight on that… U-Haul […]29 days ago
Denver International Airport to open new security checkpoint on August 5
Nothing about going through TSA at an airport is exciting, but this is as close to that as it gets… Denver International Airport’s brand-new East Security Checkpoint is opening on […]29 days ago
AI data center planned for Wyoming will use five times the power used by all state’s residents
Do you think this AI trend is a fad? Well, here’s a big clue right across the Colorado border that it’s not going anywhere! A massive artificial intelligence data center […]29 days ago
Downtown Denver one step closer to getting giant ‘spiral observation tower’
Although there was news about a month ago that there could be a giant new spiraling observation tower taking over the Denver skyline at some point in the near future, […]1 month ago
Half-priced Denver Broncos tickets go on sale July 31
Even though every single Denver Broncos game since 1970 has been sold out, the city requires the team to offer a certain amount of half-priced tickets to the public for […]1 month ago
Unexpected Colorado spot makes TripAdvisor’s list of top-rated attractions in the U.S.
If I told you that a Colorado spot made a list of the top rated attractions in the U.S., you could probably name ten that you’d think would be on […]1 month ago
Denver couple claims God told them to steal money in cryptocurrency scam
I don’t know if you’ve realized this, but some people blame Jesus for telling them to do horrible things, when they are the evil ones. A pastor from Denver named […]1 month ago
One of Denver’s best restaurants – Guard and Grace – seeks new chef
Hands down, one of Denver’s best restaurants is Guard and Grace downtown, but I am a little concerned, as the guy in charge of making the food amazing is no […]1 month ago
Zach Bryan addresses Red Rocks ticket prices: ‘The tickets are not for sale yet’
You cannot officially buy tickets to see Zach Bryan at Red Rocks on August 10 yet, but that hasn’t stopped people from “selling” tickets anyway. So now, Bryan has addressed […]1 month ago
No snow until November – what Farmers’ Almanac predicts for fall in Colorado
They’ve already set a date for Pumpkin Spice Lattes to return to Starbucks’, so I guess talking about fall weather in Colorado is now fair game too, right? The Farmers’ […]1 month ago
Lane Frost dies in Cheyenne 36 years ago this week
I have written thousands of articles over the years, but it’s always this one that brings the most tears to my eyes. There is just something about this story that […]1 month ago
Buc-ee’s one step closer to second Colorado location – see terms of proposed deal
Even though thousands of people in the area hate the idea, it looks like Buc-ee’s is getting closer to making their second Colorado location official in Palmer Lake. Buc-ee’s has […]1 month ago
Colorado one of two states where McDonald’s will introduce dirty sodas, flavored cold brews and other new drinks
McDonald’s really wants to be the home of your favorite drink, but they have to try out their new sips on some folks first, and Colorado gets to be the […]1 month ago
LOOK – George Strait plays for crowd of 400 in Colorado
Who wants to fight crowds, traffic and everything that goes with stadium shows to see George Strait do his thing when you can just get lucky and see him in a […]1 month ago
Rockies trade Ryan McMahon to Yankees
When you’re historically bad like the Colorado Rockies are this season, there usually aren’t very many good players on the team. So, you’d think they would want to hold onto […]1 month ago
Two Colorado waterfalls are for sale to general public
Owning a couple of iconic waterfalls would have to be the most Colorado flex you could make, right? Here’s your chance… The real estate agency Best of Pagosa Springs listed […]1 month ago
LOOK – World’s biggest wildlife crossing bridge under construction on I-25 south of Denver
I live in the Monument area, and I commute to the Denver Tech Center each day to work here at KYGO. So, twice a day, I encounter bridge construction on […]1 month ago
WATCH – Colorado river rafters go viral with video showing ‘Bigfoot’
Colorado isn’t even in the top ten when it comes to states with he most Bigfoot sightings, but there is one sighting in our state recently that’s turning a bunch […]1 month ago
Gaylord Rockies announces movie ICE! will pay tribute to this Christmas season
Every holiday season, more than two million pounds of ice gets transformed into a winter wonderland that pays tribute to a popular Christmas movie at Gaylord Rockies in Aurora. “ICE” […]1 month ago
Colorado company creates new dating app for pickleball players
This pickleball stuff is getting serious! From full-on bars and restaurants that are dedicated to the sport, to now an app for finding love with fellow players. Created in Lafayette, […]1 month ago
DIA ranks as one of the worst airports for turbulence in the U.S.
If you’re one of those people who reaches for the barf bag any time a plane starts to shake a little bit, you may want to avoid Denver International Airport! […]1 month ago
Saturday to mark Air Force Thunderbirds’ first weekend performance at Cheyenne Frontier Days
The Air Force Thunderbirds are always worth a drive up to Cheyenne to see their performance during Cheyenne Frontier Days, but this year, you may not have to take a […]1 month ago
Colorado’s shuttered Del Taco locations will reopen, find out when
Last summer, a national study said that Del Taco was the best fast food chain in America. So, that means this is really good news for us here in Colorado! […]1 month ago
