Shawn Patrick
The NextDoor app names Denver’s friendliest neighborhoods
If you have grumpy neighbors and don’t mind moving to a new spot, I have the perfect list for you… Nextdoor’s ranking of the 20 ‘friendliest’ neighborhoods in the Denver […]2 days ago
Red Rocks sold over 54,000 hot dogs this year – Why aren’t they better
I get it, no one goes to Red Rocks to eat hot dogs, but according to a new report a TON of people eat them when they’re at the famous […]2 days ago
WATCH – A Denver area house was featured on a national TV Christmas lights show
If the Hazard’s Gingerbread House in Highlands Ranch isn’t the best home Christmas light display in Denver, please show me one that’s better… The house is actually so well decorated […]2 days ago
Going to 9NEWS Parade of Lights in Denver? Here’s what you need to know
For the 51st time, downtown Denver will host a parade to kick off the holiday season. The 9NEWS Parade of Lights is Saturday night. If you’re headed downtown, here is […]3 days ago
WATCH – Colorado Hooters girls go viral with advice on how to get more attention at the restaurant
After corporate restructuring, there are around 200 Hooters restaurants remaining in the United States and only three left in Colorado. If you happen to find one and decide to go […]3 days ago
Megan Moroney brings her first ever arena tour to Denver
From the Bluebird to Red Rocks and now Ball Arena, Megan Moroney’s career has been a rocket ship taking her through headlining shows in Denver over just a few short […]3 days ago
WATCH – Netflix releases trailer and premiere date for John Elway documentary
We’ve known for quite some time now that Netflix is putting out a documentary all about former Denver Broncos great John Elway, but now we finally have a sneak peek […]3 days ago
Denver area mini golf course decorates with over 100,000 Christmas lights
There are a ton of holiday events around Colorado and in Denver specifically, but I thought this one stood out as unique and sounds pretty fun! Mini golf is normally […]4 days ago
Wyoming’s biggest bar announces closure
Just a day after Cheyenne Frontier Days revealed an amazing concert lineup for 2026, one of the most popular hangouts during that event has announced it will no longer keep […]4 days ago
Former Denver Broncos coach Mike Shanahan snubbed by Hall of Fame again
If Mike Shanahan isn’t a Hall of Fame coach based on what he did with the Denver Broncos in the 1990s, then it’s hard to figure out what a person […]4 days ago
National Cookie Day is December 4 – see deals and freebies around Colorado
National Cookie Day is Thursday, December 4, and a bunch of places around Colorado are offering deals or freebies to celebrate. Here are deals and freebies for National Cookie Day […]4 days ago
Cheyenne Frontier Days announces 2026 concert lineup
They may call Cheyenne Frontier Days the “Daddy of ‘Em All” because of their iconic rodeos, but you could also use that tagline when it comes to their concerts. 2026 will […]5 days ago
Ten classic Christmas movies return to Colorado theaters this season – here’s when/where to see them
Many classic Christmas movies are heading back to the big screen in Colorado this month. Here are some highlights, including the theater chains that are hosting them: 1. “National Lampoon’s Christmas […]5 days ago
Despite its reputation, Denver ranks among best cities for singles in 2026
If you watched the last season of Netflix’s “Love is Blind,” you’d probably believe that Denver is the worst place in the world for single folks, but hold on a […]5 days ago
Tyler Childers scheduled to bring country music to Boulder in 2026
Colorado is already getting spoiled with four nights of country shows at Empower Field at Mile High in 2026, as Morgan Wallen and Zach Bryan will do two nights each […]5 days ago
Casa Bonita sells Christmas candle that smells like their dive pool
Whether you’ve been to Casa Bonita since they reopened or you went back in the day, you know the place has a “smell,” right? Well, how about making your house […]6 days ago
Is Stricker’s Winter Wonderland in Centennial the best Christmas lights display in Colorado?
I grew up in Greeley, and for the last decade or two, we had an incredible holiday light display called the Greeley Grizwalds. Sadly, they moved away a couple of […]6 days ago
Denver among US cities included in bid to host women’s FIFA World Cup in 2031
One of the greatest spectacles in sports is soccer’s FIFA World Cup, and the women’s tournament could be headed to Denver in just a handful of years! According to FIFA, […]6 days ago
Denver expects to see first significant snow of the season this week
Sure, we finally saw some snow in Denver this weekend, but most would still say the storms that rolled through were relatively weak. However, this week you’ll likely need your […]6 days ago
KYGO’s famous 90s Country Party at Grizzly Rose returns Wednesday
We knew the people of Denver loved some 90s country music, so a couple of years ago, we decided to have a night dedicated to songs from Garth, Alan, Shania […]12 days ago
Denver ‘Turkey Lady’ has helped birds cross the road for years
How did the turkey cross the road? It’s actually not a joke or riddle in Colorado…it crossed the road with the help of the “Turkey Lady!” Thanksgiving has to be […]12 days ago
Holiday you’re most likely to conceive is Thanksgiving
I’m not sure exactly who feels sexy after consuming 16 pounds of food and an entire gallon of gravy, but apparently that’s doin’ it for lots of people. A new […]12 days ago
Parmalee | Performance Studio
Parmalee stopped in 98.5 KYGO’s Performance Studio prior to their Halloween show at the Grizzly Rose and performed “Take My Name,” “Cowgirl” and “Carolina.” Parmalee, whose name is a nod […]12 days ago
Greeley expected to pass Fort Collins’ population by 2026, making it Colorado’s fourth most populous city
I grew up in Greeley, Colorado, thinking it was a small farming and ranching town…well, it isn’t so small anymore! A new report predicts Greeley will overtake Fort Collins in […]13 days ago
It’s 2025, and Colorado just got new Toys ‘R’ Us store
I’ve always thought my kids would never get to have the joy of going into a giant store dedicated to toys after Toys ‘R’ Us closed all of their stores […]13 days ago
Gaylord Rockies’ ICE! exhibit celebrating the Grinch opens for the holiday 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! […]13 days ago
WATCH – NFL MVP Josh Allen takes shot at Colorado State Rams in jersey retirement speech
It was a tough weekend to be a Colorado State Ram. First, the Rams’ quarterback and a lineman were suspended for spitting on opponents. Then, one of the best quarterbacks […]13 days ago
You can rent reindeer for the holidays in Colorado
How cool would it be to have a real-life reindeer show up to your house on Christmas morning, or maybe at your holiday party? Well, you can make that happen […]17 days ago
Global soccer superstar Lionel Messi will play in Denver in 2026
Many consider him the Michael Jordan or LeBron James of soccer, and Lionel Messi has Denver on his 2026 schedule! The Colorado Rapids are scheduled to host Inter Miami, Messi’s […]17 days ago
41 straight nights of holiday drone shows start in Denver this week
If you’ve yet to see a professional drone show, you have to put it on your to-do list. The technology is mind blowing, and you’ll have plenty of chances in […]17 days ago
LOOK – Brooks & Dunn win CMA Award while rocking Cheyenne Frontier Days belt buckle
The Daddy of ’em All took center stage at Country Music’s Biggest Night thanks to Brooks & Dunn! At Wednesday night’s CMA Awards, Brooks & Dunn won their 16th win […]17 days ago
ProRodeo Hall of Fame may leave Colorado after almost 50 years
The ProRodeo Hall of Fame has called Colorado Springs home since its opening in 1979. But after 46 years, it may be leaving Colorado… On November 5, the ProRodeo Cowboys […]19 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 […]19 days ago
Man buys storage unit at auction, finds largest one-time seizure of counterfeit pills in Colorado history
This sounds like something straight off the cable TV show “Storage Wars,” but it’s actually something that happened right outside of Denver. On Nov. 11 in Highlands Ranch, a guy […]19 days ago
Nike releases new official Denver Broncos tennis shoe
If I asked you to name the first color that comes to mind when you think of the Denver Broncos, you’d say orange, right? Somehow though, Nike just released new […]19 days ago
Lost 7-year-old in Colorado found miles away driving stolen golf cart
Having a crazy six-year-old son myself, all I can say is I am thankful that this wasn’t him… The normally-quiet western Colorado town of Palisade had a wild situation unfold […]20 days ago
Denver named one of the worst cities in US for commuters
If you’ve sat on I-70, I-25, C-470 or any of the other major thoroughfares around Denver lately, you won’t be surprised by this… Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s latest Urban Mobility […]20 days ago
Cheyenne Frontier Days will announce concerts much earlier this season
Zach Bryan, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Garth Brooks, just a few of the artists who have been at Cheyenne Frontier Days in the last few years. So, who’s coming in 2026? I […]20 days ago
Denver’s first snow is finally likely on the way this week
If we get to Friday before it snows in Denver, it’ll officially be tied for the second latest first snow in the history of Denver. Right now it looks like […]20 days ago
New Colorado hotel features 737 Max and F-16 flight simulators
If you’ve ever watched one of the “Top Gun” movies and thought flying one of the planes looked fun, this may be your best chance to do that in Colorado. […]23 days ago
Casa Bonita ugly sweaters – which include cliff divers – are for sale
What’s more legendary in Denver than Casa Bonita cliff divers? Now, you can get an ugly Christmas sweater featuring exactly that… The Casa Bonita ‘Holiday Collection‘ features ugly sweaters, socks, […]23 days ago
Parker McCollum to visit Red Rocks in 2026
One of my favorite concerts this last summer was Parker McCollum at Red Rocks. Now those of us that loved the show get to relive it, and those that missed […]23 days ago
‘Forrest Gump’-inspired restaurant closes its only Colorado location
If you’re a fan of the movie “Forrest Gump” or you love a good seafood joint in Denver, I’ve got some bad news… The doors at the Forrest Gump-inspired Bubba Gump […]23 days ago
Did you know Colorado is home to the ‘Largest Indoor Inflatable Amusement Park in the World’
Sure, having one of those little jumping castles in your front yard for your kids birthday party is cool, but it isn’t half as cool as going to a place […]24 days ago
Someone walked through wet concrete in Colorado, causing $10,000 in damage
My six-year-old has broken things in the store a time or two, and there is nothing more embarrassing… Or at least so I thought! Law enforcement in the Pagosa Springs, […]24 days ago
‘Uber Ski’ has launched in Colorado giving you rides from Denver to the ski resorts
Skiing in Colorado is NOT cheap, but if you still have money leftover after you buy your lift ticket, now there’s a new option to get you from Denver to […]24 days ago
Free Santa visits are back at Colorado Cabela’s & Bass Pro Shops
Nothing against mall Santa’s, except they usually make you buy a super expensive picture if you want your kid’s to sit on their laps… I am all about FREE as […]24 days ago
Northern Lights will be visible in Colorado again Wednesday night, find out how to see them
If you either missed the show that Mother Nature put on in Colorado Tuesday or couldn’t get enough of it, good news, the Northern Lights will likely be visible again […]25 days ago
Habitat for Humanity gifts new home to Colorado veteran
Just in time for Veterans Day, a very deserving hero has a new home, completely free in Colorado. Over the weekend, Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity in Colorado Springs gave […]26 days ago
Colorado family offers Thanksgiving dinner to truckers on the road
A family in Grand Junction is preparing Thanksgiving meals for truck drivers who will be on the road for the holiday. When Kandi Roy learned that her truck driver husband […]26 days ago
‘Wheel of Fortune LIVE’ is coming to Denver, you could be invited onstage to play
I personally know a ton of people who dream about getting to be on a real-life game show. If you’re one of them, this could be your chance! “Wheel of […]26 days ago
Bear breaks into Colorado home twice in one night
Bears breaking into homes in Colorado is not rare, but the same one breaking into the same house twice in the same night has to be some sort of record, […]26 days ago
Deals and freebies for vets around Colorado for Veterans Day
In my opinion, veterans of the U.S. military should get deals and freebies every day of the year, but unfortunately, that isn’t how it works. However, for one day each […]27 days ago
One of country music’s hottest new stars, Warren Zeiders, announces Denver show
When we say he’s one of country music’s hottest new stars, we don’t just mean the music when it comes to Warren Zeiders. He’s legitimately hot, just ask “People” magazine, […]27 days ago
Denver Broncos star undergoes surgery to remove cancerous tumor day after beating Las Vegas Raiders
One of the big reasons the Denver Broncos defense has been so dominant this season is their captain linebacker, Alex Singleton. The long-haired linebacker who wears number 49 for Denver […]27 days ago
Denver International Airport offers to pay air traffic controllers during government shutdown
This government shutdown is really starting to mess with the airline industry, as TSA workers and air traffic controllers are now going weeks without pay. But, our very own Denver […]27 days ago
WATCH – Sheriff’s deputies free huge bear from car in Colorado
Bears in cars are not uncommon in Colorado, but catching a bear in a car on camera is much more rare. Sheriff’s deputies in in Larimer County said on social […]1 month ago
Craig Campbell and Kassi Ashton will join Jon Pardi at KYGO’s St. Jude Jam in Denver
Jon Pardi sold out our annual St. Jude Jam concert in record time this year, but it is tradition to have multiple artists on the show, so we are excited […]1 month ago
WATCH – KYGO host and Colorado native, Shawn Patrick, talks to 9NEWS about hosting the Grand Ole Opry
This year marks the centennial anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry – the longest-running radio show in the world and one of the most important radio programs in broadcasting history […]1 month ago
Colorado named least obese state in US
It seems like everyone is on weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy these days, but around four in 10 adults over age 20 in this country are obese, and […]1 month ago
‘The Bachelorette’ will film in Colorado, you can be there to watch
After how unsuccessful the latest season of “Love is Blind” was in Denver, you’d think these dating reality shows would want to stay away from Colorado. However, “The Bachelorette” didn’t […]1 month ago
Water World gives sneak peek into new attractions
It may be a little too chilly to think about swimming in Denver this time of year, but Water World has us all hyped about what they’ve got planned for […]1 month ago
Department of Transportation gives states two years to remove humor from highway signs
Is this something that really needs to stop, or are a few grouches just ruining the fun? The federal government is ordering states, including Colorado, to stop putting funny messages […]1 month ago
Salvation Army needs bell ringers in Denver this holiday season
You can be a part of one of America’s greatest traditions and do something great for those in need this holiday season. The Salvation Army is looking for people wanting […]1 month ago
Drive through Christmas lights display announces return to Red Rocks for 2025 season
Fewer places are more iconic in the Denver area than Red Rocks Amphitheatre, so what a perfect setting that would be for Christmas lights, right? Christmas In Color, a drive […]1 month ago
Oddsmakers name Colorado Rockies as biggest long shot to win World Series in 2026
Now that the Major League Baseball season is over for 2025, we can start looking ahead and towards a clean slate for the Colorado Rockies after a horrible season…but, if […]1 month ago
Camera catches Colorado kid refilling empty bowl with his own Halloween candy
For most kids, it’s almost a competition to see how much candy they can collet on Halloween, but one kid in Colorado is going viral for making sure other kids […]1 month ago
How much exercise it takes to burn off popular Halloween candy
I saw a study today that said the average kid eats 3,500 calories in candy on Halloween. That’s OK if you’re six, but when you get to be my age, […]1 month ago
Colorado woman uses technology to prove her innocence after false accusation from public cameras
Sure, having cameras everywhere can seem like an invasion of privacy, but it can also be a good thing, especially in situations like this. In Columbine Valley, Chrisanna Elser was […]1 month ago
IKEA to open new smaller-format store in Colorado
Sometimes, you simply need a coffee table or nightstand and don’t need the maze that is IKEA. Their new concept about to open in Colorado will likely help with this […]1 month ago
Casa Bonita will be without its iconic cliff divers for awhile, find out why
The first thing you think of when you think of Casa Bonita in Denver is cliff divers right in the middle of the restaurant. Sadly, they’ll be MIA for a […]1 month ago
There are currently Colorado ski lift tickets for sale under $15
Last winter, I was looking to take my family of five on a little staycation to a Colorado ski resort and I kid you not, it was more expensive then […]1 month ago
Colorado will get rocket testing site size of 300 football fields
If you live anywhere near Briggsdale, Colorado, you may want to start preparing to see and hear a lot of things that are unusual for Colorado. When you think of […]1 month ago
Denver cracks the top ten for the first time in annual ‘rattiest cities’ list
I’ve lived in Colorado my entire life and I’ve never seen a wild rat, but it sounds like that is getting more and more likely…. Orkin’s annual list of the […]1 month ago
Colorado’s second-biggest baseball team plans to leave state
Colorado has not been a great place for baseball lately. Of course, the Colorado Rockies are in the midst of their worst stretch in franchise history, and now the next-biggest […]1 month ago
After threatening to close, Denver area’s last drive-in movie theater will return in 2026
With winter bearing down on us in Denver, drive-in movie theater season is over, but thank goodness it doesn’t seem to be over for good! You may remember a few […]1 month ago
Hate pumpkin guts? Use Shawn Patrick’s power drill hack to hollow out your pumpkin
Pumpkin carving is fun, but scooping the goop from the inside is never anyone’s favorite part. So, if you just want to get to the actual carving as fast as […]1 month ago
Is Peyton Manning running for Lieutenant Governor in Colorado?
If Peyton Manning ever wanted to run for a political office in Colorado, he would likely have a lot of success after delivering the Denver Broncos a Super Bowl title. […]1 month ago
Jon Pardi met his wife, Summer, at the Grizzly Rose
Jon Pardi is playing football stadiums these days, so he doesn’t get back to his honky-tonk roots very often. However, thanks to our St. Jude Jam on Nov. 12, Jon […]1 month ago
Dillon Carmichael | Performance Studio
Dillon Carmichael performed “Keepin’ Country Alive,” the title track off of his newest album, “Son of A” and “She Gone” while in KYGO’s Performance Studio, powered by Bing. A 31-year-old […]1 month ago
Brooke Shields calls out Casa Bonita for live characters’ low pay
Sure, it’s not for a reason they probably want, but most Mexican restaurants don’t get shout outs from famous actresses, so at least Casa Bonita knows they have a solid […]2 months ago
‘Love is Blind’ may not come back to Denver after unsuccessful season
WARNING: If you have not finished Season 9 of Netflix’s “Love is Blind,” reading this article may be a spoiler. As fun as it was to say one of the […]2 months ago
Basketball legend Chauncey Billups arrested by FBI
When it comes to basketball, there’s no one that is more “Colorado” than Chauncey Billups. He grew up in Denver, played in high school at George Washington, then went to […]2 months ago
Haunted car wash in Denver open Friday, Saturday and Thursday
You may have been to a haunted house or two during the Halloween season, but what about a haunted car wash? Denver has one to help you check that off […]2 months ago
Popular Hello Kitty Cafe Truck comes back to Colorado
The Wienermobile won’t be the only iconic vehicle stopping in Colorado this weekend… The popular Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is coming back to Colorado, stopping in two more cities this […]2 months ago
Denver’s first snow may be in the cards Sunday and Monday
We all know Mother Nature is unpredictable in Colorado, so it really should come as no surprise that you’ve had your air conditioner on this week, and we could see […]2 months ago
Smashburger unveils ‘Colorado menu,’ features new hot dog and burger
Smashburger is a Colorado company, so we’re always rooting for them, but we really love it when they wave the Colorado flag on a national level. And that’s exactly what […]2 months ago
YMCA volunteers in Colorado clean up Rocky Mountain National Park during government shutdown
The government shutdown affects a lot more things than most of us probably even realize, like who picks up around the national parks during it? The answer in Colorado is […]2 months ago
‘Diverging diamond interchange’ opens near Denver International Airport
No offense here, but some of y’all are still learning how to use a roundabout, and now a new traffic intersection is coming to Denver for us all to try […]2 months ago