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Fizz’s Top 5 Easter Candies And Not A Peep In Sight
Happy Easter! After polling the office, raiding the break room, and consulting an unreasonable number of national rankings, I’m ready to declare the five treats that belong in every basket […]2 days ago
Denver restaurants that still have Easter reservations available
Easter is Sunday (April 5), and while many of the Denver area’s most popular brunch spots are filling up fast, more than 300 restaurants still had availability as of this […]3 days ago
Rumors swirl that the Denver Broncos are interested in Aaron Rodgers, but are they really?
First LeBron James possibly joining the Denver Nuggets and now this?? The Denver Broncos moved quickly this week to shut down rumors linking the team to free agent quarterback Aaron […]3 days ago
Colorado movie theater offers free cartoons and cereal every weekend
What’s better on a Saturday morning than cartoons and cereal? If you, like me, said “nothing,” then we have to get to Fort Collins for this… A small independent theater […]3 days ago
Who has the best burritos in Denver?
Today is National Burrito Day (April 2), and Denver residents looking to celebrate with something beyond chain-restaurant deals have plenty of highly rated local options. The annual holiday, observed on […]3 days ago
New meaning to the name Artemis “2”?
New meaning to the Artemis “2”? We’ve all been there: you’re trying to get through the workday, and suddenly, the bathroom is officially “out of order.” But for the crew […]3 days ago
Denver Metros last drive-in movie theater opens for 50th season
Remember back in 2023 when Denverites were devastated to hear that the final remaining drive-in movie theater, 88 Drive In Theatre, was going to close? Well not only has it […]3 days ago
Denver Zoo sues over leaky, rusty $19 million new sea lion exhibit
If you pay $19 million for anything, it better be top-notch. Unfortunately for the Denver Zoo, their $19 million might’ve got them some shoddy work… Less than a year after […]4 days ago
LeBron James a Denver Nugget? Denver emerges as surprise free-agency destination for 41-year-old star
Can you imagine LeBron James in a Denver Nuggets uniform? Well, it might not be part of your imagination much longer… As James’ 23rd NBA season winds toward its conclusion […]4 days ago
Colorado National Speedway building drag strip at Dacono facility, aims to give street racers a legal outlet
With the closure of Bandimere Speedway a couple of years ago, Colorado has been without a legitimate drag racing strip since… That’s finally about to change! Colorado National Speedway is […]4 days ago
What were the ‘Doomsday plane’ and electronic attack aircraft doing circling the Colorado skies this week?
Should we get our tinfoil hats out in Colorado? Residents across the Pikes Peak region took to social media Monday (Mar. 30) after two unusual military aircraft were seen flying […]4 days ago
Country music stars with April birthdays
Happy birthday, April babies! 04/01/1982 – Jennifer Wayne 04/02/1996 – Zach Bryan 04/02/1986 – Chris Janson 04/10/1990 – Maren Morris 04/12/1957 – Vince Gill 04/12/1982 – Easton Corbin 04/15/1978 – […]4 days ago
Yay, The Bugs Are Already Here.
Colorado, we’ve got a bug problem — and this warm winter is to blame If you feel like you’ve been swatting at more creepy-crawlies than usual this spring, you’re not […]4 days ago
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library back in Denver after community rallies to restore funding
Thank goodness for Dolly Parton and for some good folks in Colorado who are making sure one of her mission’s continues on even after funding dried up. Dolly Parton’s Imagination […]5 days ago
Colorado bill banning dog and cat sales in pet stores clears its last major legislative hurdle
A bill that would ban pet stores in Colorado from selling dogs and cats cleared its last major legislative hurdle Monday (Mar. 30), passing the state Senate 19-16. House Bill […]5 days ago
Country star Jackson Dean to headline Make-A-Wish Colorado gala at Mission Ballroom
We already adore Make-A-Wish and their incredible work, but they just went up yet another notch in our book with the announcement of their headliner for their annual Denver gala. […]5 days ago
NASA is shooting for the moon. A guide to the Artemis II mission
To Infinity and beyond!! The countdown to history is officially on. NASA is gearing up for its first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years, with a launch window […]5 days ago
Dozens of Easter egg hunts planned across the Denver area this week
Easter is Sunday (April 5), so if you have kids this is your reminder to get to the store this week and build the perfect Easter basket. It’s also a […]6 days ago
The University of Denver Hockey team is headed back to college hockey’s ‘Final Four’ – Here’s how to watch
The University of Denver hockey team is headed back to the “Frozen Four” after rolling past defending national champion Western Michigan 6-2 Sunday (Mar. 29) in the NCAA West Regional […]6 days ago
Hulu’s ‘Paradise’ puts DIA conspiracies at center of its season 2 finale
I’ve never actually watched the Hulu show “Paradise,” but after featuring Denver International Airport in their season 2 finale, I have a new must-watch show. The finale, titled “Exodus,” revealed […]6 days ago
Couple sets out to visit all 273 incorporated towns in Colorado this year
I get stressed out when I look at my calendar and have two or three big things planned in a year. There’s a couple that has 273 trips planned around […]6 days ago
Coors Field ranks No. 5 among all MLB stadiums for 2026 season
As we gear up for Friday’s home opener against the Phillies, USA Today’s For the Win has ranked all 30 MLB stadiums, with Coors Field in Denver landing at No. […]6 days ago
Snow is a possibility during the first few days of April in Denver
It feels like Mother Nature may be confused after giving us very little snow in Colorado this winter. So no one would be surprised if it snowed into July this […]9 days ago
Colorado cop saves choking newborn at red light
An Aurora, Colorado, police officer is being hailed as a hero for stepping in to help a newborn in distress after a mother urgently sought help. Earlier this month, Officer Jerry […]9 days ago
Denver’s apartment building with canyon running through it has units that cost over $12k per month
Living in an apartment building that has an outdoor canyon running through it sounds cool and all, but is it worth over $12,000 per month? The building at the corner […]9 days ago
Bill to allow Colorado bars stay open past 2 a.m. advances in state House
Maybe I am just getting old, but I don’t need the bar to stay open past 2 a.m… There are others in Colorado who would like a little more time, […]10 days ago
Colorado’s first treehouse hotel opens in Evergreen
Colorado’s first luxury treehouse hotel has opened in the foothills west of Denver, offering guests the chance to sleep 25 feet up among the pines. Juniper Lodge & Treehouses opened […]10 days ago
Kids can go bowling for free in Colorado this summer – Here’s how
Trying to find things for the kids to do all summer can be a challenge for parents, I know first hand. But there is a program in Colorado that the […]10 days ago
New country bar to open in Denver’s Five Points
Even though many people around the country still refer to Denver as a “cowtown,” there really aren’t a lot of options when it comes to country bars. We are about […]10 days ago
Fizz’s Top 5 Denver Patios for sunshine, snacks and people-watching
(This list deserves and honorable mention…School Yard Beer Garden in the Golden Triangle. Trust me) Linger (LoHi) Rooftop patio, killer views, and a menu that makes you order “one more […]10 days ago
Colorado Rockies will offer two-foot long, one-pound hot dog among other new food items this season
If your baseball team is likely to be terrible again, get them to come watch the games by offering food you can get nowhere else…that may be the approach the […]11 days ago
Country music phenom Ty Myers announces his Red Rocks debut this summer
When someone asks me which young country artist I think will be playing football stadiums one day, my answer is without question is Ty Myers. Before the Texas-native gets there […]11 days ago
Denver’s Casa Bonita invites you for Easter dinner
When I think of Easter dinner, normally I think of ham, potatoes, and deviled eggs… But how do enchiladas and a dive show sound this year? Denver’s famous Casa Bonita […]11 days ago
Where to get free photos with the Easter bunny in Denver
We were walking around the mall this weekend, and they had an Easter bunny that kids could visit, sit on it’s lap and take photos with…I have to be honest, […]11 days ago
Franks & Beers & Baseball – Coors Field Offers 9-9-9 Challenge!
The 2026 Opening Day for the Colorado Rockies is just over a week away. Although the game against the Miami Marlins has not sold out, I would say chances are […]11 days ago
A Colorado slang term is among the most hated in America
I am a Colorado native, born and raised, and never left the state. Yet if you asked me to name one slang term from Colorado, I probably wouldn’t have an […]12 days ago
Denver’s Lakeside Amusement Park may reopen their most popular ride for the first time in four years this summer
Lakeside Amusement Park has been a staple in Denver for nearly 120 years and its main attraction is the Cyclone wooden roller coaster. Sadly, that ride has been closed for […]12 days ago
Denver Water will give you up to $750 in discounts to change out your grass
Barely any snow in Colorado this winter means there won’t be much water for your grass this summer so Denver Water has a deal for you to help. Denver Water […]12 days ago
‘Landman’s’ Billy Bob Thornton has a band and they’re coming to Denver
Billy Bob Thornton is as popular as he’s ever been thanks to the hit show Landman. Personally, Bad Santa is where he won me over, but regardless of when you […]12 days ago
Fizz’s Top 5 “Don’t Get Got” Colorado Tourist Traps
Cave of the Winds (Colorado Springs) Cool cave, sure… but the full “experience” can turn into a greatest-hits album of add-ons, ticket tiers, and gift shop swag. 16th Street (Denver) […]12 days ago
Colorado Rockies’ home opener is in danger of not selling out
I am no Colorado Rockies historian, so I don’t know this for sure, but it sure seems like every Opening Day game at Coors Field has been sold out. That could […]13 days ago
PETA gives away free vegan groceries to unpaid TSA workers at Denver’s airport
I have made fun of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) many times over the years, so I felt like I owed them this article about something cool […]13 days ago
Researchers in Colorado think python blood may be the next weightloss craze
This may have been bigger news a year or two ago before the boom of GLP-1’s, but if you’re still looking to lose a few pounds here ya go… Scientists […]13 days ago
Denver Pioneers are back in college hockey’s version of The Big Dance – here’s how to watch
The University of Denver Pioneers Hockey team has been so dominate in recent history that it’s almost a given that they’re in the NCAA Hockey Tournament again. The Pioneers have […]13 days ago
Florida Georgia Line reunites onstage after four years
In November at the Country Music Association Awards, fans got something they hadn’t seen in years. Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley, formerly of Florida Georgia Line, in the same room […]15 days ago
Legendary Chuck Norris Passes Away at 86
The world lost a true icon today. Chuck Norris, the legendary martial artist, actor and pop culture phenomenon, has passed away at the age of 86. For generations, Norris was […]16 days ago
‘The Bachelorette’ Pulled by ABC 3 Days Before Premiere
ABC has canceled the upcoming season of The Bachelorette just days before its scheduled Sunday premiere, following escalating controversy involving this season’s lead, Taylor Frankie Paul. The season had already […]17 days ago
Amazon Launches 1-Hour & 3-Hour Delivery
Amazon has started faster U.S. deliveries for a fee. The charge for a three-hour delivery is $4.99 for Prime members and $14.99 for non-members. The charge for a one-hour delivery […]18 days ago
There’s a ‘Star Wars’ themed burlesque show coming back to Denver
Love Star Wars? Love watching people dance around in scantly clad costumes? If yes, you're in luck next month.20 days ago
Colorado is one of the top spending states on OnlyFans
It’s 2026, I don’t need to explain what OnlyFans is. Plus at this point with the amount of money Coloradoans are spending on the “social media” site, there’s a good […]20 days ago
New stand-up comedy special on Netflix features a guy who relives his 10 years living in Denver
One night before bed this week I was scrolling Netflix for something to watch and I stumbled on a new stand-up comedy special from a guy I hadn’t heard of […]20 days ago
No Colorado team’s made the men’s basketball tournament, but both CU & CSU are in the women’s
As you start to fill out your office brackets this year, you’ll notice there are no Colorado men’s team to root for. However, on the women’s side, both of Colorado’s […]20 days ago
IndyCar officials have officially proposed bringing a high-speed street race to downtown Denver
The roar of engines could be coming to the Mile High City. IndyCar officials have officially proposed bringing a high-speed street race to downtown Denver. While plans remain in the […]20 days ago
Red Rocks Hosting a Daytime Sober Dance Party
Here’s a dance party I can totally get behind! Red Rocks is hosting a daytime, sober dance party April 5th, and it’s a big one. Daybreaker, the global sober dance and social wellness […]20 days ago
Did you know you can pay to cuddle with cows near Denver
This story is most likely for the vegans and vegetarians around Colorado, because it would be weird to cuddle a cow and then have a hamburger for dinner later, right? […]23 days ago
Navy Federal Jams 2026 offers free tickets to military members to see Kane Brown
Kane Brown put out a great new song March 13 called “Woman,” but that’s not the only Kane news in Colorado… Also announced today was Navy Federal Jams 2026 with […]23 days ago
94-year-old Denver woman continues tradition of knitting hundreds of hats for local students
Even if Mother nature forgot to deliver a winter in Denver this year, a kind lady in town has continued her tradition of making sure students are warm. For more […]24 days ago
BOGO Chipotle in Colorado if you have a tattoo (even a fake one) on March 13
Chipotle is a Colorado company so we love them, but lets be real… It ain’t cheap! So whenever they offer up freebies, I try to keep you in the loop! […]24 days ago
Summer reservations for Denver’s Casa Bonita open on March 16
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 […]24 days ago
Brad Paisley added as the final headliner at the PBR bull riding event in Fort Collins
The Professional Bull Riders (PBR) is bringing it’s “Last Cowboy Standing” event back to Fort Collins for a second year, and it again will feature some of he biggest names […]24 days ago
‘Worst fast food chain’ in America only has two locations left in Colorado
Boy, how times have changed…there was a time when you didn’t have to drive far to find a Long John Silver’s in Colorado, and when you got there, the fish […]25 days ago
Former Broncos QB is back in Denver as the QB for a different professional team
Paxton Lynch will forever be known as one of the biggest Draft busts in the history of the Denver Broncos, but his time as a quarterback in Denver is actually […]25 days ago
Denver’s airport is asking you to give TSA workers gift cards as the work without pay due to the shutdown
This is why if you work in a public facing career, you always treat people nice, because someday you may need them to give you gift cards so you can […]25 days ago
Colorado’s only Buc-ee’s location gets an ‘F’ grade from the BBB
Maybe we aren’t missing out by not getting a second Buc-ee’s location in Colorado after all… As of Wednesday, 33 locations, including the one Colorado location in Johnstown, have ‘F’ […]25 days ago
Prostitution will not be legalized in Colorado – Bill dies before first vote
Opinions and emotions were running high a couple of weeks ago when a bill was introduced in Colorado that would made the state just the second in the nation to […]26 days ago
A horror movie hot air balloon festival in Colorado? Is it really happening?
Let me start this article with a warning before you horror movie aficionados get too excited… There is a really good chance this is NOT real, but in case it […]26 days ago
Five Colorado Irish pubs named among best in America
St. Patrick’s Day is Tuesday and the Denver St. Patrick’s Day Parade is Saturday, so if you’re looking for a place to celebrate, you have a bunch of really solid […]26 days ago
Denver Water says you shouldn’t turn your sprinkler systems on until mid-May
If you’ve ever considered artificial turf for your yard, this just may be the summer for you to pull the trigger. With very little snow in Colorado this winter, water […]26 days ago
You can help name Colorado’s new passenger train that’ll run from Ft. Collins to Pueblo
At this point I don’t care what they call it, I am just excited that a passenger train is coming to Colorado’s front range to help alleviate traffic on I-25! […]27 days ago
Burgers at Denver-favorite Jim’s Burger Haven may taste different after one ingredient goes ‘extinct’
If you were to ask a bunch of people around Denver who has the best burger, you’d get Jim’s Burger Haven from a lot of them, but their iconic burgers […]27 days ago
The main event at the UFC fight happening at the White House features a Colorado fighter
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) announced it will host a landmark event on Sunday, June 14 with the Octagon set up on the South Lawn of the White House. The […]27 days ago
Formerly homeless Colorado man turns ‘tough’ day around winning $1million on a scratch ticket
I love a good redemption story, so if anyone’s going to win big playing the lottery I hope it’s a guy like this… Jonathan G, a cellphone sales representative from […]27 days ago
Southwest May Prioritize Cleaning for Premium Seats
Southwest Airlines is reportedly considering a tiered cleaning system, fueling speculation that future “premium” seats will receive a level of sanitation that the common folk in the back might not […]27 days ago
100k to Eat Wendy’s Might Be The Best Side Hustle EVER
Wendy’s just posted what might be the most “internet job” of all time: they’re hiring a Chief Tasting Officer, and the salary is $100,000. Yep six figures to eat Wendy’s, […]27 days ago
Should the Denver Broncos trade Jarrett Stidham? The team claims others want the backup QB
After a disastrous AFC Championship Game for the Denver Broncos, should the team get rid of the guy who played quarterback for them in the loss? The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported Wednesday […]1 month ago
‘Tiger King’ Joe Exotic wants Colorado Gov. Polis to make a prisoner swap with him and Tina Peters
It’s been six years since the world was introduced to Tiger King, and Joe Exotic is still finding ways to make the news, even from prison! On Wednesday evening (Mar. […]1 month ago
Red Bull Soapbox Race returns to Denver for first time since 2008
Maybe you or your kids have competed in a soapbox derby, but this is a soapbox derby on steroids! The Red Bull Soapbox Race is headed back to Denver for […]1 month ago
The Colorado Avalanche have a guy named ‘Roy’ for the first time since Patrick
The last time the Colorado Avalanche had a guy named Roy playing for them it worked out pretty well. Today, they got a new Roy! The Avs traded a 2027 […]1 month ago
The ‘Freedom Plane,’ containing many of America’s founding documents, will stop in Denver
With the United States celebrating its 250th birthday this year there are a lot of really neat events happening. One is the Freedom Plane Tour which is carrying some of […]1 month ago
‘Big Idaho Potato Truck’ to make a stop at a Colorado Texas Roadhouse
You’ve heard of the Oscar Meyer Weinermobile and maybe even the Planters Nutmobile, but what about the “Big Idaho Potato Truck?” It’s a flatbed semitruck that has a HUGE potato […]1 month ago
The Colorado Rockies have a subscription that allows you to go to all their games for $199
When you’re consistently in last place in your division, and your fanbase is getting fed up with losing, you have to do something creative to get people in the ballpark. […]1 month ago
Ice cream cones are free at Colorado Dairy Queen’s on March 19th and there’s no catch
Thursday March 19th isn’t just the day before the first day of spring, for ice cream fans, it’s also free cone day at Dairy Queen. It’s one of my favorite […]1 month ago
National Snack Day: Kids are basically part-time snackers, survey finds
If you’ve ever wondered where all the groceries go, National Snack Day is here to confirm what you already know: Kids are running a pretty serious snacking operation. A survey […]1 month ago
Trace Adkins declares this tour will be his last, but he does visit Colorado one more time in 2026
A lot of rock stars have duped us over the years, saying they are going on a farewell tour only to pop back up a year or two later. That […]1 month ago
Even though Colorado voted out time changes, we’ll still change our clocks soon – find out why
Did you think Colorado passed a law that meant no more time changes? Me too! Turns out we did, but essentially, it doesn’t mean anything yet… On Sunday, March 8th, […]1 month ago
When do Girl Scout Cookie sales end in Colorado?
As fast as they arrived, Thin Mints, Tagalongs, and all the other Girl Scout Cookie flavors will soon be gone in Colorado… The Girl Scouts began selling the cookies in […]1 month ago
Colorado hotel brings ranch milkshake with carrots, whipped cream and crispy chicken to spring menu
If you’ve never visited Colorado’s only Great Wolf Lodge hotel, I highly recommend it. It’s the kid-themed hotel with a giant waterpark inside of it in Colorado Springs. That being […]1 month ago
The cast of ‘Scream’ is reuniting in Denver this summer and you can be there
Scream 7 just opened to a franchise best $64.1 million, the eighth-best opening ever for February. So I guess it’s safe to say that even after 30 years and seven […]1 month ago
Sorry, but Denver likely won’t see a foot of snow or more this week
My grandma always used to tell me that sometimes the best thing you can do is admit when you’re wrong. So. last week when I posted an article that referenced […]1 month ago
