Shawn Patrick
WNBA announces expansion to three cities – is Denver one of them?
With all the hype around the new National Women’s Soccer League team that is coming to Denver, you’d think the WNBA would take notice and want a part of that […]1 month ago
AI ranks Colorado’s most overrated attractions
Reason number 524 why you can’t trust AI…someone recently asked it to name Colorado’s most overrated attractions, and it couldn’t have been more wrong! Out There Colorado asked ChatGPT the […]1 month ago
In honor of John Elway’s birthday, let us know what you think – is he the greatest pro athlete in Denver sports history?
June 28 John Elway celebrated his 65th birthday. In honor of that, we want to know if you think he is the greatest pro sports athlete in Denver history, and […]1 month ago
$1,100 on the line at Water World’s belly flop contest
Nothing says summer quite like a good ol’ belly flop contest, but over a grand on the line to the winner, and things may get kind of serious too! Water […]1 month ago
Shawn Patrick’s top 10 things to do at the Greeley Stampede
A short drive north from Denver will have you in Greeley, my hometown and the home of the Greeley Stampede, one of the biggest rodeo and western celebrations in America. […]1 month ago
Observation tower proposed for downtown Denver would become the fourth-tallest building in Colorado
The Denver skyline isn’t the most recognizable. Sure, we have the “Cash Register Building,” but that’s it really. Well, that could be changing in a big way! A spiraling 673-foot […]1 month ago
Popular Colorado campground bans tents after bear encounter
A popular campground in Colorado’s mountains has banned all tents and soft-sided shelters after a black bear scratched at a tent with two young children sleeping inside. The U.S. Forest […]1 month ago
WATCH – Colorado lawyer refers to judge as ‘honey’ during trial
I know very little about law, and I certainly would’ve flunked out of law school, but I do know that calling a judge “honey” is likely frowned upon. A lawyer […]1 month ago
Tim McGraw out, Cross Canadian Ragweed in for upcoming Colorado bull riding event
Tim McGraw has pulled out of the upcoming Professional Bull Riders “Last Cowboy Standing” event in Fort Collins, Colorado, but fans of Red Dirt country music are pumped because reunited […]1 month ago
Preston Cooper | Performance Studio
Preston Cooper stopped by KYGO’s Performance Studio to perform his first radio single, “Weak,” along with “Numbers On A Mailbox” and “One More Place I’ve Never Been.” The 22-year-old recalls […]1 month ago
MacKenzie Carpenter set to headline KYGO’s free Birthday Bash pre-party
KYGO’s 45th Birthday Bash is July 6 at Fiddler’s Green with Koe Wetzel, Kip Moore and many others, but what’s a party without a little pregaming? Enter our Birthday Bash […]2 months ago
World’s largest steam train to make two stops in Colorado this summer
Train enthusiast or not, one locomotive that’s planning a couple of stops in Colorado is worth making some time to see. The Union Pacific Railroad steam locomotive called “Big Boy […]2 months ago
8-year-old Colorado girl saves life of dad battling cancer
Most of us have accomplished very little at eight, but a little girl in Colorado is being a praised as a hero at that young age, and rightly so! The […]2 months ago
Former CU quarterback Shedeur Sanders cited for driving over 100 mph
The NFL Draft did not go the way former University of Colorado star quarterback Shedeur Sanders wanted, and now his time in the NFL isn’t starting the right way either. […]2 months ago
Speed cameras to send citations from Colorado highways in July
If you have a lead foot, you’re always risking getting a speeding ticket from an actual cop, but soon, you’ll be more likely to get one in Colorado thanks to […]2 months ago
Savannah Bananas Coors Field games sell out in two hours
Never in a million years did I think a comedy baseball team/show would be way more popular in Denver than a Major League Baseball team, but welcome to 2025 in […]2 months ago
All Colorado National Parks free to enter June 19
If you didn’t already know, there’s a good chance you have Thursday off for Juneteenth, which is now a federal holiday. If you need some plans, how about a National […]2 months ago
Colorado named one of the most patriotic states in U.S.
The 4th of July is coming up, when Americans across the country will show their patriotism by blowing stuff up, and hopefully not losing a finger. But, I guess you […]2 months 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 […]2 months ago
New diving pool meant just for dogs opens in Colorado
I’m not sure how you know if your dog was meant to be a diver, but I guess you can’t know unless you let them try it out, right? And […]2 months ago
Casa Bonita looks for ‘Director of Procurement,’ pay range goes up to $130,000
I don’t know why I look at the career section of the Casa Bonita website often, but I do. And today while I was scrolling, I found a job that […]2 months ago
Indoor theme park comes to the Denver area
Sure, Denver has Elitch Garden’s and Lakeside, but what about when you get a hankering to go to a theme park in the dead of winter? Enter Malibu Jack’s! A […]2 months ago
Denver predicted to set record for one of the earliest 100-degree days
If you’ve thought it seems really early to be this hot in Denver, you aren’t far off. This week could be among record dates for heat in the Mile High […]2 months ago
Your chance to become a permanent character on Colorado’s own ‘South Park’
Ask anyone what TV show comes to mind when they think of Colorado, and you’ll likely hear a bunch of them say “South Park.” So, how cool would it be […]2 months ago
Brantley Gilbert is bringing country-rock to Colorado for two shows this fall
The last time we saw Brantley Gilbert in Colorado he was headlining our St. Jude Jam at the Grizzly Rose helping us to raise thousands for the kids at St. […]2 months ago
Colorado dam is accidentally being built on, and out of, uranium rocks
In case you don’t know, uranium is what’s used in nuclear reactors… Now that we understand that, I think we can all agree that’s not something we want in our […]2 months ago
Driver in Denver flees scene of crash with officer inside their vehicle
Everyday is an adventure for our brave men and women in blue working to keep our communities safe, but even in their wildest dreams they probably wouldn’t think of a […]2 months ago
Denver Broncos bought land with potential use for future stadium
It’s no secret that the Denver Broncos ownership group is looking at options to build a new stadium for the team. There have been a number of rumored sites for […]2 months ago
LOOK – Critically endangered tortoise hatches at Denver Zoo
I always say that all baby animals are cute, but I may have found a new favorite… Tuesday, the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance announced that a female African pancake tortoise […]2 months ago
Jelly Roll once called this Northern Colorado town home
As we get ready to welcome Jelly Roll back to Denver for the first time in a couple of years this weekend at Empower Field at Mile High, it’s worth […]2 months ago
World’s best bowlers – including Pete Weber – are in Colorado this week
You don’t have to know a thing about the world of professional bowling to recognize Pete Weber, possibly the most famous bowler of all time. And, that guy – along […]2 months ago
Backyard pools can now be rented by the hour in Denver, Airbnb-style
I keep telling my wife we should buy one of those giant inflatable pools from Walmart, but this sounds way better! There’s an app called Swimply that lets you rent private […]2 months ago
Colorado’s Chipotle debuts new dip for first time in five years
Chipotle Mexican Grill comes from humble Colorado beginnings in 1993. Now, it’s one of the biggest fast casual restaurants in the U.S. with nearly 4,000 locations, and they’ve got people […]2 months ago
Zach Bryan at Red Rocks – There’s only one way to get tickets, don’t get scammed
After selling about 120,000 tickets during his two-night run at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver last summer, Zach Bryan is coming back this summer but only selling about […]2 months ago
Taylor Swift gets restraining order against Colorado man
Not sure what it is about Taylor Swift and Colorado, but there definitely is some history! Swift has been granted a temporary restraining order against a man she claims has […]2 months ago
Elephants officially banned from Colorado’s Renaissance Festival
If you’ve ever been to Colorado’s Renaissance Festival in Larkspur, you’ve likely seen the elephants, maybe even paid to ride one. This summer at the festival will look different as […]2 months ago
Caesars Sportsbook & Casino shares potential payout for bet that Rockies will win World Series
The chances that the Colorado Rockies win the World Series in 2025 are about as good as getting bit by a shark in Colorado or me winning an Olympic medal. […]2 months ago
One Colorado ski area extends their season to mid-June
Typically you don’t think about skiing in mid-June, but 2025 is blessing those who want to get a few more runs in this season with the chance to do just […]2 months ago
Denver doubles Seattle’s precipitation since May 1
I made the joke the other day that it feels like we’ve moved to Seattle with all the rain we’ve had in Denver lately…turns out it wasn’t really a joke, […]2 months ago
Lawsuit accusing Denver’s dog food plant of being too stinky dismissed
Part of living in Denver is knowing that one portion of I-70 smells terrible thanks to the Nestle Purina pet food plant that’s been there since 1972. Yet, last year, […]2 months ago
Colorado Rockies sweep series for first time in over a year
The Colorado Rockies are the laughing stock of baseball right now, but maybe their fortunes are changing after three days in Miami. The Rockies beat the Miami Marlins 3-2 Wednesday […]2 months ago
National Donut Day is June 6 – where to get deals around Colorado
Donuts are so good that they get two national days a year. There’s one in November each year, but the first National Donut Day falls on the first Friday of […]2 months ago
Colorado Music Hall of Fame moves from Red Rocks
The most iconic music venue in Colorado, Red Rocks, was a great place to celebrate the best in Colorado music, but the Colorado Music Hall of Fame has found a […]2 months ago
Peyton Manning now the owner of pro women’s soccer team coming to Denver
This certainly means that Peyton Manning is in Denver for life, right? Denver’s National Women’s Soccer League announced Tuesday morning that Manning has joined the club’s ownership group led by controlling […]2 months ago
No license required for Colorado’s free fishing weekend on June 7 and 8
Normally, to go fishing in the state of Colorado, you have to have a license. Said license will cost you a little cash, but for a couple of days this […]2 months ago
Jefferson County deputy tried to coax Bobcat in Colorado house out with laser pointer
In the case you have a wild bobcat show up in your house, we now know trying to lure it out with a laser pointer is probably not going to […]2 months ago
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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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
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 […]3 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 […]3 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 […]3 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 […]3 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 […]3 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 […]3 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? […]3 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 […]3 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 […]3 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 […]3 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 […]3 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 […]3 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 […]3 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 […]3 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 […]3 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 […]3 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 […]3 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 […]3 months ago
Bill Murray set as opening act for Red Rocks concert
Bill Murray is 74, he’s one of the most successful actors ever, you’d think he might be ready for a little rest, right? Wrong, last year he launched a band, […]3 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 […]3 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 […]3 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 […]3 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 […]3 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 […]3 months ago
