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Colorado’s second drive-thru-only Chick-fil-A opens May 14 with free food for anyone dressed like a cow
Dig through the closet, raid the kids’ craft supplies, borrow a onesie — whatever it takes to look like a cow by Thursday morning. Chick-fil-A’s second drive-thru-only restaurant in Colorado […]18 hours ago
Denver’s Harry Potter pop-up bar vanishes after Warner Bros. casts cease-and-desist spell
A Harry Potter-themed pop-up bar in downtown Denver lasted barely a week before the magic ran out — courtesy of Warner Bros. The Underground School of Magic opened May 6 […]18 hours ago
Loose cow triggers late-night roundup in Denver park, proves the city earned its nickname
They don’t call it the Cow Town for nothing. A runaway cow that wandered out of Lakewood and into Denver late Monday night sparked a brief urban rodeo at Garfield […]19 hours ago
LOOK – Denver Zoo welcomes critically endangered bongo calf
I often say that all baby animals are cute, but some are way cuter than others, and today I learned baby bongos are EXTTRA CUTE! The Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance […]19 hours ago
Broncos to Open 2026 Season on Monday Night Football vs. Chiefs
With the 2026 NFL schedule rollout officially underway, Denver Broncos fans already have one date circled on the calendar. The Broncos will open the 2026 season on “Monday Night Football” […]24 hours ago
Denver Zoo says goodbye to its last hippo — and slashes water use by more than 25%
Because my favorite animal is a hippo, learning the Denver Zoo no longer has one was sad at first… But finding out why they parted ways makes a ton of […]2 days ago
Colorado officially has a Taco Bell Cantina, one of only 60 in the world
One of the rarest of all Taco Bell’s is now in Colorado… The state’s first Taco Bell Cantina is open. The boozy Baja Blasts, however, are not — at least […]2 days ago
Denver among the ten U.S. cities you’re most likely to see a UFO
It may not be Roswell or Area 51, but it turns out Denver has a rather robust UFO scene… The Mile High City ranks No. 10 in the nation for […]2 days ago
Riley Green joining ‘The Voice’ as coach; Kelly Clarkson welcomes him with a gift
“Coach Green” has a pretty good ring to it. As Season 30 of The Voice gets set to debut later this year, country music fans will see a familiar mustache […]2 days ago
Fizz’s Top 5 TV Shows Set in Colorado
1. “South Park” (1997-present) — No show has done more for Colorado’s reputation. And by “more,” we mean Trey Parker and Matt Stone have spent nearly 30 years convincing the […]2 days ago
Colorado man becomes world’s first to have brain plugged into computer at this level
Meet Brandon Patterson — a 41-year-old from Elbert, Colorado, who is literally plugging his brain into a computer, and it’s as incredible as it sounds. Patterson, who has been paralyzed […]2 days ago
Denver PD’s proposed taser policy change, loosening restrictions, has some watchdogs on edge
The Denver Police Department is considering a significant shift in when officers can deploy a Taser — and not everyone is on board with it. Under the proposed change, officers […]2 days ago
Questions about DIA’s perimeter security grow after deadly Frontier Airlines runway incident
It was a terrifying night at Denver International Airport — and now the questions are coming fast. As you’ve probably heard by now, a person jumped the perimeter fence at […]2 days ago
Frontier flight strikes and kills person on DIA runway, forcing evacuation of 231 passengers
A frightening scene unfolded at Denver International Airport late Friday night after a Frontier Airlines jet struck and killed a person on the runway during takeoff, triggering an emergency evacuation […]4 days ago
World’s largest bike maker pedaling its way to Boulder
If you’ve ever ridden a Giant bicycle, you already have a connection to the world’s biggest bike manufacturer — and soon, that company will call Colorado home. Giant Group USA, […]5 days ago
Brain-eating amoeba detected at western national parks Coloradans love to visit
If a western national park road trip is on your summer bucket list — and let’s be honest, for a lot of us Coloradans it absolutely is — there’s a […]5 days ago
The Warner name is headed to Broncos rookie minicamp — and dad couldn’t be more excited
There’s a famous name suiting up at the Denver Broncos’ rookie minicamp this weekend, and it’s not the one on the Pro Football Hall of Fame plaque. E.J. Warner, son […]5 days ago
Soft-serve margaritas hit Denver as small restaurants bet thousands on viral summer trend
It was two in the morning when Joan Velazquez saw the video. A restaurant in Houston called Doña Leti’s was dispensing margaritas out of a soft-serve machine — thick, swirled, […]6 days ago
A new Van Gogh immersive experience is now in Denver featuring 360-degree projections and a life-sized hologram
There have been other iterations of this experience in Denver, but many people have been waiting six years for this one to come to town! “Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience,” […]6 days ago
Ford Amphitheater’s owner eyes a $350 million venue in Northern Colorado
The company behind the Ford Amphitheater in Colorado Springs is thinking bigger — and farther north. Venu Holding Corporation announced Thursday (May 7) that it is in active discussions with […]6 days ago
Forget the flowers: Colorado Chocolate Festival happens this weekend with 50,000 samples & Mother’s Day market
If your Mother’s Day plan involves a card from the drugstore and a vague promise to “do something nice,” consider this your intervention… The Colorado Chocolate Festival — one of […]6 days ago
LOOK – Longtime Elway’s Steakhouse building demolished in Denver
The steaks are gone. And now, so is the building. Elway’s Cherry Creek, the flagship steakhouse co-owned by Broncos Hall of Famer John Elway that anchored one of Denver’s most […]7 days ago
Denver makes the top 10 in this year’s list of the worst cities in America for mosquitoes
If you thought the Mile High City’s dry winter would spare us from mosquito season, you have some bad news waiting on the patio. Denver ranked No. 10 on Orkin’s […]7 days ago
Denver condo residents are suing a gym because of their weightlifters load ‘groans’
We’ve seen restaurants be sued for their coffee being too hot and others sue haunted houses for being too scary, but this may be a first… A Denver gym being […]7 days ago
WATCH – 250-pound black bear found napping in a Colorado window well
A 250-pound black bear that wandered into the basement window well of a home in Falcon, Colorado on Tuesday (May 5) apparently found the accommodations satisfactory. By the time Colorado […]7 days ago
Three Colorado towns named among best summer getaways in the U.S.
Colorado claimed three of the 10 spots on Travel + Leisure’s list of the best small towns in America for a summer weekend getaway, with Crested Butte, Telluride and Salida […]8 days ago
Immersive Harry Potter exhibition is coming to Denver this summer
Denver is about to become the most magical city on the Front Range — and not because of the May snowstorm. “Harry Potter: The Exhibition,” described as the most extensive […]8 days ago
The top 10 best places to get green chile in Denver
IT’s Cinco de Mayo, and that instantly gets me thinking Mexican food. There is no Mexican dish more Denver than green chile. Not the thin, bright-green New Mexico version (no […]8 days ago
Two water slides in Denver named among the best in all of America
Denver is known for a lot of things; beer, mountains, and music… But who knew Denver was such a mecca for water slides? Two water slides at Water World in […]9 days ago
Denver finally has a Y2K themed bar after months of delays
The Nintendo 64 is plugged in. The VHS tapes are stacked. Mr. Brightside is the closing anthem. And after months of city permitting delays that nearly killed the concept before […]9 days ago
What’s the biggest May snowstorm in Denver’s history?
As I write this on on Monday afternoon, it’s 71 degrees in Denver. By Wednesday morning, the city could be under half a foot of snow… The National Weather Service […]9 days ago
WATCH – Spectator crashes daily driver as Colorado National Speedway opens 2026 season
Colorado National Speedway’s season opener Saturday night delivered exactly what new ownership had hoped for: a packed house, a compelling feature race and national attention. The national attention part, however, […]9 days ago
99.5 percent of Broncos season ticket holders have renewed, over 100,000 on wait list
If you’re one of the 107,000 people on the Denver Broncos’ season ticket wait list, the math just got even more discouraging. The Broncos announced Thursday that 99.5 percent of […]12 days ago
Colorado man completes world’s largest commercial jigsaw puzzle after 4 years, 60,000 pieces and one sleepless night
I can’t even complete one of those 1,000 piece puzzles they sell at Walmart, so needless to say, this is MINDBLOWING! After four years, more than 800 hours and one […]12 days ago
Country star Jackson Dean to headline Make-A-Wish Colorado fundraiser at Mission Ballroom next week; tickets still available
Platinum-selling country artist Jackson Dean will headline a Make-A-Wish Colorado fundraiser next Thursday (May 7th) at Mission Ballroom, and tickets are still on sale for the event that raises money […]12 days ago
Colorado bill would let speed cameras ticket drivers going just 6 mph over the limit
I’ve always had it in my head that you can go up to ten miles per hour over the speed limit and the cops will leave you alone… Whether or […]13 days ago
A $100,000 salary qualifies as ‘lower-middle class’ in Colorado, new analysis finds
It wasn’t that long ago that making six figures made you “rich.” Boy have things changed quickly… Households earning up to $107,903 in Colorado fall into the lower-middle-class bracket, according […]13 days ago
Colorado officially bans dog and cat sales in pet stores
Pet stores in Colorado will no longer be allowed to sell dogs or cats under a new law signed Wednesday (April 29) by Gov. Jared Polis, capping an eight-year legislative […]13 days ago
‘Princess Bride,’ ‘Sinners’ and ‘Jurassic Park’ highlight 2026 Film on the Rocks lineup at Red Rocks
The only thing that might be better than watching your favorite band at Red Rocks is watching your favorite movie there! Film on the Rocks, Denver’s signature summer outdoor cinema […]13 days ago
Super Bowl record-setter Jordan Norwood is selling his $1.79M Denver home
Remember that jaw-dropping 61-yard punt return during the Broncos’ Super Bowl 50 win? Yeah, that was Jordan Norwood — and now the former wide receiver is selling the Denver home […]13 days ago
Grab your umbrella: rain, thunderstorms and mountain snow hit Colorado through Friday
If you stepped outside Thursday and thought it felt more like late October than late April, you’re not imagining things. A strong spring storm system is rolling through Colorado, bringing […]13 days ago
Fizz’s Top 5 Day Trips From Denver
I love living in Denver. But occasionally, the urge to escape the endless highway construction and $7 iced lattes becomes overwhelming. As a Colorado native and a guy who talks […]13 days ago
Denver is US metro area with fastest-falling home values
Good news if you’re in the market for a house in Denver…very bad news if you’re trying ton sell one! Home values in Denver are falling faster than in any […]14 days ago
Monster Jam returns to Denver on May 9 with 12,000-pound trucks
Twelve-thousand-pound monster trucks will take over the Broncos’ home stadium next week when Monster Jam brings its Stadium Championship Series West to Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, May […]14 days ago
Man steals $1.7 million electric fire engine minutes after being released from Colorado jail
I’ve never been to jail, so I am probably not the best guy to give advice for what to do when you get released, but I think it’s safe to […]14 days ago
LOOK – Water World building Denver’s first drop-capsule water slide
The countdown ends. The floor drops out. And you plummet. Water World, Colorado’s largest water park, is building Denver’s first drop-capsule water slide as the centerpiece of a new attraction […]14 days ago
Kacey Musgraves is bringing her ‘Middle of Nowhere’ tour to Ball Arena this fall
Eight-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves is heading back to Denver. The country-pop superstar announced her “Middle of Nowhere” North American Tour Wednesday, and Denver’s Ball Arena is on the […]14 days ago
Bo Nix undergoes second ankle procedure, but Broncos say he’ll be ready for training camp
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix had a follow-up cleanup procedure on his right ankle last week — and while that’s not exactly the offseason news Broncos Country was hoping to […]14 days ago
Denver could soon let bars stay open until 4 a.m. — but there’s a catch
Denver is considering pushing bar and nightclub closing times from 2 a.m. to 4 a.m. under a new proposal from the city’s Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection — and […]14 days ago
Shaboozey to make Red Rocks debut in October, bringing ‘Outlaws Never Die Tour’ to Colorado
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Shaboozey will play Red Rocks for the first time on Oct. 13 as part of a sweeping North American headlining tour in support of his upcoming concept album. […]15 days ago
Denver International Airport has second-longest walk to the gate of any U.S. airport, new report finds
If catching a flight at Denver International Airport sometimes feels like a hike, there’s data to back that up. DIA ranks as the No. 2 U.S. airport for longest walking […]15 days ago
Rentable trikes are coming to Denver streets as new scooter company Veo gets the city contract
For the first time, Denver riders will be able to hop on a three-wheeled electric scooter through the city’s shared micromobility program. Veo Micromobility, a California-based company, will begin deploying […]15 days ago
Broncos All-Pro tackle Garett Bolles goes viral after pulling over to change stranded motorist’s tire on Denver freeway
Garett Bolles protects quarterbacks for a living. On Monday (April 26), he stopped to help a stranger on the side of the road. A TikTok video surfaced showing the Denver […]15 days ago
Did someone actually steal Nikola Jokic’s underwear after Denver lost game four against Minnesota?
Sure, people will steal anything… But one thing I’d avoid if I was a thief is an athletes underwear, because GROSS! Nikola Jokić lost a lot more than a basketball […]16 days ago
Live Nation’s $30 summer ticket deal returns with country shows like Lee Brice across Colorado
Trying to go to a concert for $30, including fees, is dang near impossible these days…but here’s your chance! Live Nation recently announced its 2026 Summer of Live promotion, offering $30 […]16 days ago
Denver to give away free mulch and compost May 2 at four locations across city
Yard maintenance is not cheap these days, so take advantage of some free material in Denver this weekend! Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure will host its annual mulch and […]16 days ago
Tim McGraw, bull riders head to Colorado Springs as PBR and Space Force team up for America 250 event
The Professional Bull Riders is already making a big mark in Colorado with their three-day event in Fort Collins for a second year in a row, and now they’re bringing […]16 days ago
Denver Museum of Nature & Science offers free admission on April 26 for Día del Niño celebration
If you’ve got a family that likes to get out and explore Denver, here’s a great way to do it while saving a ton of money this weekend! The Denver […]19 days ago
Drink from a dog bowl, get a free beer: Dog-themed dive bar set to open in downtown Denver
A new downtown bar is betting that folks in Denver love their dogs enough to drink like one. Two Lazy Dogs Bar & Grill, a canine-themed dive bar opening soon […]19 days ago
Colorado Rockies’ Dinger cracks top 10 — and earns ‘most divisive’ tag — in fan ranking of best MLB mascots
He hatched out of a giant egg at Mile High Stadium more than three decades ago, and the Colorado Rockies’ purple triceratops mascot is still stirring up strong feelings. Dinger […]19 days ago
Most advanced fighter jet, F-35A, set to headline Colorado airshow
Although Tom Cruise likely won’t being flying it, “Top Gun”-style planes will soon grace the Colorado sky! The U.S. Air Force’s F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team will headline the 2026 […]20 days ago
Denver’s best Mother’s Day brunches are booking up — Here’s where to look
Mother’s Day is still more than two weeks away, but the best brunch tables in Colorado are already disappearing. Restaurants across the Denver metro and Front Range are opening reservations […]20 days ago
LOOK – Greater roadrunner spotted in Denver, a rare sight in the city
Because my favorite cartoon character has always been Road Runner, I was really excited to learn that a real life version of that character has been hanging out in Denver, […]20 days ago
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ star is headed to Denver to hang out with fans
Last week millennials around Denver got really excited when we found out an “X-Files” reunion is coming to town. Today that same excitement is hitting kids as it was announced […]20 days ago
Denver Area Farmers Markets set 2026 Opening Dates
Who doesn’t love a weekend farmers’ market as the weather gets nice? Whether it’s fresh produce, local meats, or supporting a local small business, Denver farmers’ markets have something for […]20 days ago
Fizz’s Top 5 Dive Bars In Denver
In a city increasingly dominated by $18 artisanal cocktails and craft breweries that welcome more goldendoodles than human beings, I’m all about the dive bar. The criteria is simple…a great […]20 days ago
Invasive ‘crazy worms’ confirmed in Colorado, and there’s no way to kill them
Between the drought in Colorado and now these worms, at least I’ll have an excuse for my lawn being terrible this summer! An aggressive, invasive earthworm that thrashes like a […]21 days ago
Party City returns to Colorado, less than a year and a half after closing all locations
Sure, you can order balloons and tablecloths on Amazon, but there is something better about being able to make a run to a store and pick them out for yourself. […]21 days ago
Is Colorado’s second Buc-ee’s back on the table? Entity tied to convenience store purchases land along I-25
Just when we thought a second Colorado Buc-ee’s location was off the table… A newly formed entity tied to Buc-ee’s has purchased a parcel of land along Interstate 25 in […]21 days ago
Monster Energy Supercross returns to Denver on May 2 with championship on the line
The NFL of dirt bike racing is Monster Energy Supercross, and the sports best are coming back to Denver soon! Monster Energy AMA Supercross returns to Empower Field at Mile […]21 days ago
Denver man sentenced to five years for hiding lover’s body, spending their Social Security money
Not only did this guy live in a disgusting situation, he’s now going to jail for years because of it… A Lakewood man who lived with the corpse of a […]22 days ago
$550,000 self-cleaning ‘smart bathroom’ arrives at Colorado park
The last time I used a bathroom at a public park I swore I would never put myself through that again… But now I may go back on that promise […]22 days ago
Bandimere Speedway one step closer to new Colorado home following land annexation
Bandimere Speedway cleared a major hurdle in its bid to return to Colorado racing after the Hudson Town Council unanimously approved annexation and zoning for a new motorsports facility earlier […]22 days ago
Dustin Lynch to host Colorado pre-party ahead of Red Rocks performance on April 22
Country singer Dustin Lynch will host a pre-party ahead of his performance at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Wednesday (April 22), giving fans an extra chance to celebrate before the show. […]22 days ago
Two Colorado concert venues pitted against each other as nominees at the ACM Awards
Last year KYGO was fortunate enough to win one of country music’s most prestigious awards as “Major Market Radio Station of the Year” at the ACM Awards. This year, Colorado […]23 days ago
LOOK – $16 million Cherry Creek penthouse could be most expensive property sold in Denver’s history
Ever wonder what $16 million would buy you in Denver? Wonder no more… A penthouse in the heart of Cherry Creek North has hit the market for $16 million, a […]23 days ago
Swords, shields and famous vegetable soup: Barbarian Festival brings full-contact medieval combat to Colorado
It’s not quite Renaissance Festival season in Colorado, so to hold you over until then, I introduce you to the Barbarian Festival! This weekend, in a pine-covered clearing about an […]23 days ago
Denver comedian is turning art museums into comedy in popular new series
I have to say that when I visited my first art museum recently, it was a bit too stuffy for me… Luckily, there’s a comedian from Denver that is making […]23 days ago
FBI, FAA crack down after illegal drones spotted over Coors Field during Rockies games
If you ever thought it would be fun to take your drone to a Colorado Rockies game, maybe just settle for a baseball mitt instead… The FBI and Federal Aviation […]26 days ago
Got a parking ticket? Denver’s Illegal Pete’s will buy you a margarita
Denver’s street sweeping season is back, and so are the parking tickets. But one local restaurant chain is trying to take the sting out of that windshield envelope. Illegal Pete’s, […]26 days ago
Two Denver coffee shops named among top 100 in North America
The Pacific Northwest may get all the love for having the best coffee, but Denver isn’t too shabby in that department either… Two Denver-based coffee shops have been named among […]26 days ago
‘The X-Files’ Stars to reunite in Denver this summer
The truth is heading to Denver. Seven stars of “The X-Files” will reunite at Fan Expo Denver next month in what organizers are billing as the biggest gathering of the […]26 days ago
Denver’s Casa Bonita now sells sopaipilla snow globes, other new collectibles
Add this to the top of the list of things you didn’t know you needed… A Casa Bonita sopapilla snow globe! Denver’s iconic Casa Bonita has added a wave of […]27 days ago
Colorado bagel shop wins ‘Schmear of the Year’ at national competition
Everyone knows that a good bagel only goes so far, the real star of the show is the schmear, and one Colorado bagel shop has their schmear game dialed in! […]27 days ago
Peyton Manning behind new ‘Colorado-rooted’ restaurant coming to Littleton
I’d never go to a Tom Brady restaurant, that guy eats way to0 weird, but Peyton Manning seems like the type of guy who’d put together a heck of a […]27 days ago
Denver’s airport named one of the most Stressful in U.S., ranking behind only Chicago and New York
If you get stressed out every time you travel through Denver International Airport, you’re definitely not alone… DIA is the fourth-most stressful airport in the United States, trailing only Chicago […]27 days ago
Fizz’s Top 5 Bowls Of Green Chili Around Denver
Sure, everyone has VERY strong opinions on who serves the best green chili around, but I’ve never chimed in and it’s about time I did. Humbly, I make the best […]27 days ago
Soccer fever grips Colorado as Rapids sell more than 60,000 tickets for Messi showdown at Mile High
If you were on the fence about getting tickets to Saturday’s (April 18) Colorado Rapids match at Empower Field at Mile High, you better act quick… The Rapids have sold […]28 days ago
3D-printed home factory opens in Denver, aims to produce up to 7,000 units a year
In today’s edition of robots are taking over the world… A California company that builds homes using massive 3D printers instead of traditional hammer-and-nail construction officially opened a 25,000-square-foot manufacturing […]28 days ago
