Shawn Patrick
Colorado has its own ‘Area 51’ and 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 […]20 hours ago
Sunflowers are back in Denver, but the one’s 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 sunflowers […]20 hours ago
Denver’s minimum wage is officially going up, will be well 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 […]20 hours ago
A dog had to be rescued from the roof of a 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 […]21 hours 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 […]2 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 […]3 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 […]3 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 […]3 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 […]3 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 […]4 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 […]4 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 […]4 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 […]4 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 […]5 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 […]5 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 […]5 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 […]5 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 […]9 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 […]9 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 […]9 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 […]9 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, […]10 days 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 […]10 days 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 […]10 days 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 […]10 days 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 […]11 days 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 […]11 days 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’ […]11 days 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 […]12 days 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 […]12 days 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 […]12 days 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 […]12 days 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 […]15 days 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 […]16 days 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 […]16 days 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 […]16 days 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” […]16 days 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, […]17 days 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! […]17 days 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 […]17 days 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! […]17 days ago
Netflix’s season nine of ‘Love is Blind,’ filmed in Denver, has premiere date
“Love is Blind” is one of Netflix’s most popular shows, and season nine of the show is all about singles in Denver. Now we finally know when we’ll get to […]18 days ago
Colorado State will host pro bull riding event again in 2026 with even more nights
Having the best bulls and bull riders at Colorado State University in Fort Collins for the Professional Bull Riders “Last Cowboy Standing” event this year was a treat for rodeo […]18 days ago
Denver’s new pro women’s soccer team announces its name
For months now, we’ve known almost everything about a new professional women’s soccer team that’ll call Denver home starting in 2026, except for the team’s name…that finally changed Tuesday! The […]18 days ago
When are pumpkin spice lattes coming back to Starbucks?
It may only be mid-July, but many people around Colorado are over summertime…if that’s you, here’s something to put you into a fall mode. Starbucks said that the pumpkin spice […]18 days ago
Peyton Manning could be moving from Denver
Having Peyton Manning show up at country concerts and Nuggets games has just become part of being in Denver, but that era could be ending… Manning and his family have […]19 days ago
LOOK – Denver speakeasy’s gold-infused martini costs $2,500 and comes with diamond necklace
A Denver speakeasy is shaking things up with a $2,500 martini that comes with more than just a buzz – it includes a diamond necklace! The Gilded Martini at B&GC is […]19 days ago
Eric Church read an article about himself, wrote a song about it and performed it the next night at Red Rocks
For songwriters, inspiration can come from the oddest places. Take Eric Church, for example. He was on the third night of his three night mini-residency at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Wednesday […]19 days ago
ESPN’s ‘SportsCenter’ to broadcast from Cheyenne Frontier Days this week
“SportsCenter” on ESPN has to be the most well-known sports television show ever, so it’s a pretty big deal when it rolls into town. This week it’ll do just that […]19 days ago
Despite being really bad, Colorado Rockies still see high attendance
Some believe the only way the Colorado Rockies will ever be good again is if they get sold. One of the ways they might get sold is if no one […]24 days ago
LOOK – Colorado Rapids kick it back to the 90s with new retro uniforms
Two things are really hot right now…the 90s and soccer in Denver! The Colorado Rapids are taking advantage with their new uniforms! The Rapids have unveiled the Original Green kit […]24 days ago
LOOK – Denver Zoo welcomes endangered eastern bongo calf
Before today, I’d never even heard of an eastern bongo, but all of a sudden they’re one of my favorite animals… The Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance just announced the arrival […]24 days ago
Wyndham Clark, pro golfer from Denver, banned from one of the world’s most famous golf courses
When I was younger, I may have gotten banned from a golf course for doing donuts in a golf cart, but I am not a professional golfer, so no big […]24 days ago
Popular Texas iced tea shop opens first Colorado location
The Colorado Springs area may be hogging all of Colorado’s Whataburger locations, but Texans in Northern Colorado now have something to get excited about too. The state’s first HTeaO has […]25 days ago
Riley Green visits Red Rocks next month – please don’t throw these nasty things at him
Riley Green is a beautiful man, I get it. But please control your urges to throw nasty things at him when he visits Denver in August… Riley will be back […]25 days ago
LOOK – Colorado’s Air Force Academy unveil cool-looking new Space Force uniforms
In an era where college athletic teams have put out some very “interesting” uniform designs, the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs continues to be trendy, but not flamboyant. Air […]25 days ago
Country star Michael Ray headlining a Denver benefit show for Make-A-Wish
You know Michael Ray for huge hits like “Kiss You in the Morning,” “Think A Little Less,” “Whiskey & Rain” and many others. Now he’s bringing those hits to Denver […]25 days ago
After lines to park were ‘hours’ long and they ran out of food, Colorado’s Renaissance Festival will limit guests
Colorado’s Renaissance Festival is awesome, and it seems like the word is all the way out now. So many people went to the festival in Larkspur over the weekend that […]26 days ago
Colorado Rockies draft son of one of their best players ever
My favorite moment in Colorado Rockies‘ history will likely always be the Matt Holliday slide into home plate with his face to send the team to the playoffs after defeating […]26 days ago
Netflix documentary about Colorado’s ‘Balloon Boy’ premieres July 15
It was one of those moments that we all remember where we were when it happened. If you were around in October of 2009, you likely know exactly what TV […]26 days ago
U.S. Men’s National Soccer team announces first game in Denver in four years
Denver is sort of turning into a soccer mecca. The hype around the new NWSL team is huge, and now the U.S. National team is coming to town for a […]26 days ago
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, […]29 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 […]29 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 […]29 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, […]30 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 […]30 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 […]30 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 […]30 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 […]1 month 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 […]1 month 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 […]1 month 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 […]1 month 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 […]1 month 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 […]1 month 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 […]1 month 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? […]1 month 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 […]1 month 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! […]1 month 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 […]1 month 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, […]1 month 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 […]1 month 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 […]1 month 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 […]1 month 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 […]1 month 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 […]1 month 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 […]1 month 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 […]1 month 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 […]1 month 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 […]1 month ago
