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Fizz’s Top 5 Ice Cream Shops In Denver
Summer in Denver means two things: complaining about the heat and standing in line for ice cream. Here are my five favorite spots to cool down — ranked, debated and […]52 minutes ago
Denver’s original 1Up Arcade Bar closes after 15 years
Insert coin to continue? Sadly, that’s not an option this time. The original 1Up Arcade Bar at 1925 Blake St. in LoDo has officially closed after 15 years, ending a […]18 hours ago
Can’t get into Eric Church’s sold-out Red Rocks shows? You can livestream all three nights
Eric Church’s three-night stand at Red Rocks Amphitheatre next month is sold out. But if you struck out on tickets, you can still watch from your couch — and Church […]18 hours ago
Bed Bath & Beyond is back from the dead and its first Colorado location just opened at Park Meadows
If you have a junk drawer at the house, you better dig to the bottom and see if you still have any of those 40% off coupons from Bed, Bath, […]18 hours ago
Iconic ‘Leaving Colorful Colorado’ sign destroyed in I-70 crash
One of Colorado’s most photographed roadside landmarks is in pieces after a Saturday (June 20) evening crash on westbound Interstate 70 near the Utah state line. A sprinter van pulling […]18 hours ago
Ella Langley is checking off her Red Rocks bucket list item with October headline show
Less than a month ago, Ella Langley told Billboard that headlining Red Rocks Amphitheatre was one of the biggest items still on her career bucket list. Consider it checked. Langley […]19 hours ago
Denver’s own Wyndham Clark just won his second U.S. Open
For the second time in three years, the U.S. Open champion is one of ours. Denver native Wyndham Clark held on through a white-knuckle final round Sunday (June 22) at […]19 hours ago
You can now watch ‘Love Island’ in a movie theater in Denver – here’s where
If your living room couch no longer provides a dramatic enough setting for watching strangers make questionable romantic decisions on TV, Peacock has a solution: a movie theater. For the […]5 days ago
Denver Zoo’s baby orangutan needs a name, and Colorado gets to pick from three options
There is a very small, very hairy, very important baby at the Denver Zoo, and he doesn’t have a name yet. That’s where you come in. The zoo announced this […]5 days ago
One of Denver’s oldest buildings turns 150 and most people walk right past it
Before there was a state of Colorado, there was the Emmanuel. Built in 1876 — the same year Colorado became the 38th state — the Emmanuel Art Gallery is Denver’s […]5 days ago
Colorado’s Jaccob Slavin just became the second American ever to win Olympic gold and the Stanley Cup in the same year
Jaccob Slavin was born in a Denver hospital, raised in Erie, learned to skate at the Hyland Hills rink, suited up for the Littleton Hawks and the Colorado Thunderbirds, and […]5 days ago
Kim Kardashian’s underwear empire has officially arrived in Colorado
If you’ve ever thought, “You know what the Cherry Creek Mall needs? A standalone store dedicated entirely to Kim Kardashian’s underwear,” then congratulations: your moment has arrived. SKIMS, the shapewear […]6 days ago
Jordan Davis added to the Colorado State Fair lineup
Sure, Pueblo is a long drive from Denver, but for Jordan Davis, it just might be worth it! The multi-platinum country artist has been added to this year’s entertainment lineup […]6 days ago
Casa Bonita is hiring, and one of its jobs pays up to $200,000 a year — sorry, it’s not cliff diving
The same restaurant where a man in a gorilla suit chases divers off a 30-foot indoor waterfall is now offering someone a $200,000 salary! Casa Bonita, the Denver landmark owned […]6 days ago
Denver’s last trolley is still operating along the river, and most people have no idea it exists
I’ve lived in Colorado, near Denver my entire life, and I had no idea the city had a trolley until today… Turns out I am not alone, as most people […]6 days ago
Keanu Reeves is coming to Denver — but leave the Matrix glasses at home
Keanu Reeves is headed to Denver this September, but he won’t be promoting a movie, dodging bullets in slow motion or looking pensive on a park bench. He’s coming to […]7 days ago
Owner who spent more than 75 years working at Greeley, Colorado’s famous JB’s Drive-In has died
If there was a “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives” type show just for Colorado, JB’s Drive-In in Greeley would be the cover model. The famous drive-in is mourning the loss of […]7 days ago
Denver among the cities that spend the most on OnlyFans
If you’ve ever wondered what Denver’s doing on its phone at 11 p.m. on a Tuesday, new research has an answer — and it’s not Zillow. Denver residents spent an […]7 days ago
Tim Tebow returning to Denver this August — this time as a speaker, not a quarterback
Love him or hate him, Tim Tebow will always have a special spot in Denver Broncos’ history…Now he’s coming back to the Mile High City. The former Broncos quarterback will […]7 days ago
Last-minute Father’s Day plans? These Denver restaurants still have reservations open for Sunday
Father’s Day is Sunday (June 21), and if you haven’t booked a table for Dad yet, don’t panic — several Denver-area restaurants are still actively taking reservations for big day. […]8 days ago
Lawsuit filed in Denver court seeks to ban male circumcision in Colorado
Of all the fights to pick in Denver District Court, this might be the most personal: two Colorado men want the state to outlaw circumcision… The men have filed a […]8 days ago
Denver International Airport named one of the least stressful in America
Anyone who has flown through Denver International Airport would probably expect to see the airport on a list of the least stressful airports in America…toward the very bottom! Yet somehow, […]8 days ago
Pentagon’s newly declassified UFO files include a ‘potato’ hovering over Colorado
Somewhere in the Pentagon’s latest batch of declassified UFO files is a report about five U.S. Army members who walked out of a building at Fort Carson in Colorado Springs […]8 days ago
Colorado’s Justin Gaethje wins UFC lightweight title in historic White House main event
No matter how you felt about it, the UFC event on the lawn of the White House will be remembered as one of the biggest spectacles in sports history, and […]8 days ago
95 percent of Colorado now in drought
If it feels like Colorado has been running on empty this year, that’s because it essentially has. According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor data released this week, 95 percent […]11 days ago
Denver-area inflation surges to highest level since 2022
If your wallet has been feeling a little lighter lately, the numbers back you up. Metro Denver’s inflation rate climbed to 5% in May — its highest reading since 2022 […]11 days ago
Denver ranks dead last in US for return-to-office trends
If your commute has felt a little light lately, there’s data to back that up. According to the Denver Business Journal, citing foot traffic data from Placer.ai, Denver ranked worst […]11 days ago
Denver man’s body recovered from Yellowstone Lake near capsized kayak
A Denver man was found dead in Yellowstone National Park earlier this week, the National Park Service announced Thursday. Boaters on Yellowstone Lake discovered the body of 41-year-old Brandon Rhea […]11 days ago
Colorado School of Mines lays off about 16 employees, roughly 1% of its workforce
The Colorado School of Mines in Golden quietly laid off about 16 employees last week — roughly 1% of the university’s total workforce of around 1,600 people. University spokesperson Emilie […]13 days ago
Denver tornado sirens set off by mistake — here’s what went wrong
If you were in Denver on Monday afternoon and thought you heard tornado sirens wailing, you weren’t imagining it — but you also weren’t in danger. Just after 4 p.m., […]13 days ago
Denver Public Schools passes bell-to-bell cell phone ban
Denver Public Schools students will be heading back to class this fall with one less distraction — their phones. The DPS Board of Education voted unanimously Monday to enact a […]13 days ago
Wildfire forces evacuations in Eagle County — here’s what you need to know
A wildfire burning in Eagle County has forced mandatory evacuations, and as of Wednesday afternoon, those orders are still in place. The Spring Creek Fire — originally called the Thomasville […]13 days ago
Fizz’s Top 5 Places To Take Your Kids This Summer
Summer is here, the kids are out of school and they are absolutely going to destroy your house if you don’t get them out of it. The backyard water balloon […]13 days ago
Red Bull Soapbox Race returns to Denver this Saturday — and it’s free
Maybe you or your kids have competed in a soapbox derby before, but this is a soapbox derby on steroids. The Red Bull Soapbox Race is rolling back into Denver […]15 days ago
WATCH – Morgan Wallen fan’s epic tumble down the seats in Denver goes mega-viral
Morgan Wallen’s sold-out weekend at Empower Field at Mile High produced two viral moments — and the second one didn’t even happen on stage. A concertgoer lost his balance and […]19 days ago
National Donut Day is June 5th – Here are the deals around Colorado
National Donut Day lands Friday, June 5, and donut shops across Colorado are giving away the goods. The holiday dates back to 1938, when it was created in Chicago to […]19 days ago
LOOK – Demolition crews tear down Bandimere Speedway in Morrison, officially ending 68-year landmark
We knew the day was coming, but seeing Bandimere Speedway in Morrison getting torn down still ripped our hearts out… Demolition crews have begun tearing down the iconic quarter-mile dragstrip […]19 days ago
WATCH – Colorado Rockies PA announcer steals the show with last-minute National Anthem at Coors Field
If you’ve been to a Rockies game at Coors Field, you know the voice… Reed Saunders has been the club’s in-stadium PA announcer for years — the guy who tells […]19 days ago
Colorado’s UFO Watchtower has been waiting 26 years for the government to believe what it already knew
Somewhere between the sand dunes and the alligator farm, on a lonely stretch of highway in southern Colorado’s San Luis Valley, a metal platform rises out of the desert scrub. […]20 days ago
WATCH – One of the craziest homeruns you’ll ever see was hit by the Colorado Rockies
Let’s get this out of the way: The Colorado Rockies are improving, but still not very good. They’re 24-38, among the worst records in baseball. Nobody is confusing them with […]20 days ago
No license? No problem. Colorado’s Free Fishing Weekend returns June 6-7
For one weekend every summer, Colorado throws open 6,000 miles of streams and more than 1,300 lakes and reservoirs to anyone who wants to cast a line — no fishing […]20 days ago
Colorado’s first drive-thru-only Dunkin’ opening in Aurora on June 13
No lobby. No tables. No lingering over a latte… Colorado’s first drive-thru-only Dunkin’ is coming to Aurora, and it’s built for one thing: getting you your iced coffee and getting […]20 days ago
Morgan Wallen gives fans piano update couple of days after Denver incident
Morgan Wallen would like everyone to know that his piano is fine. Mostly. The country star broke his silence with a TikTok video following the moment that dominated social media […]21 days ago
‘Dick’s on steroids’: First-ever ‘House of Sport’ coming to Colorado this summer
It’s not hard to find a Dick’s Sporting Goods store around Colorado, but the state is getting its first “Dick’s House of Sport” — and if the description from the […]21 days ago
Taylor Swift is officially dropping a new song for ”Toy Story 5”
Taylor Swift is officially joining the world of Toy Story. Disney and Pixar have confirmed that Swift’s brand-new song, “I Knew It, I Knew You,” will be featured in Toy […]21 days ago
Denver’s free meal program for kids back at 19 sites across city all summer
School’s out, but lunch is still served. Denver’s Tasty Food program launched this week, offering free meals to any child ages 3 to 18 at 19 locations across the city […]22 days ago
A flight left Denver’s airport this weekend, the toilet erupted, and it had to turn around
If you thought your Monday was going bad… It could always be worse, like it was for the poor folks on a Turkish Airlines flight at of Denver International Airport […]22 days ago
Riley Green announces his biggest Colorado show with September date at Fiddler’s Green
Riley Green is quickly becoming one of country music’s biggest stars, and the venues he’s playing in Colorado are reflecting that! Green is bringing his “Cowboy As It Gets Tour” […]22 days ago
Colorado’s most misspelled word in 2026 is really embarrassing
A 14-year-old from California just rattled off 32 words in 90 seconds — including “bromocriptine,” “taurokathapsia” and “cywyddau” — to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Meanwhile, a new study […]22 days ago
Denver Water wants you to tattletale on your water-wasting neighbors — and 800 of you already have
You know what they say about snitches, right? Well, Denver Water doesn’t care, they want you to tattletale on your neighbor whose sprinklers running at noon on a Wednesday. Now […]26 days ago
Denver airport is getting rid of its free security reservation system in June — here’s why
If you’ve been using DEN Reserve to skip the security line at Denver International Airport, start saying your goodbyes. The airport’s free reservation-based system will shut down for good on […]26 days ago
LOOK – Denver Zoo’s baby Cape Buffalo goes viral for being so ugly that it’s cute
The Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance has a new baby, and the internet has feelings about his face. A male Cape buffalo calf was born May 11 to 18-year-old mother Rain […]26 days ago
It’s National Hamburger Day — And Yes, Denver Takes This Very Seriously
Look, if there’s one holiday that absolutely nobody needs convincing to celebrate, it’s National Hamburger Day. No awkward family gatherings. No expensive gifts. Just you, a juicy patty, and zero […]26 days ago
Want a private pool this weekend? There’s an app that lets you rent backyard pools by the hour — and Denver is on the map
You don’t have a pool, but your neighbor might — and thanks to a “Shark Tank” reject turned multimillion-dollar platform, you can rent it by the hour. Swimply, a mobile […]27 days ago
Vice President Vance to speak in Denver on May 28
If you’re into politics, you may want to attend… If you’re trying to drive on I25 and see a ruckus, this may be why! Vice President JD Vance will make […]27 days ago
Freedom Plane lands at Denver Airport, bringing rare founding documents to Colorado for first time
The Freedom Plane touched down at Denver International Airport on Tuesday, delivering some of the most important documents in American history to Colorado for a free, limited-run exhibition that opens […]27 days ago
Kane Brown bringing Military Appreciation concert to Colorado this weekend
Colorado is country concert heaven this weekend! Of course, there are the two Morgan Wallen shows in Denver, but don’t sleep on Kane Brown! Brown is headed to Colorado Springs […]27 days ago
Colorado-grown grass headed to the World Cup: Platteville farm supplying fields for three host stadiums
Denver may have gotten left off the list of host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but a big piece of Colorado will still play a role in many […]28 days ago
Morgan Wallen’s Denver celebrity walkout guest: Who will join him at Empower Field this weekend?
When Morgan Wallen takes the stage at Empower Field at Mile High on Friday and Saturday, the biggest question for Colorado fans may not be what he sings — it’s […]28 days ago
Possible severe weather Friday: what concertgoers in Denver need to know
As Denver gets ready to kick off the summer with one of the biggest concerts of the year, Friday night, Morgan Wallen at Empower Field at Mile High, the weather […]28 days ago
Colorado among the top three worst states in America for road rage — and it’s getting worse
Colorado may be known for its laid-back lifestyle, but that easygoing reputation apparently vanishes behind the wheel. The Centennial State ranks as the third worst in the country for road […]28 days ago
Colorado-born Blue Moon turning its beer literally blue next weekend — and you can get it in Denver
The beer that was born in Denver inside a baseball stadium at 20th and Blake is about to do something it has never done in three decades: actually turn blue. […]28 days ago
Water World splashes into 47th season this Memorial Day weekend with new rides on the way
After a rainy, chilly week, Mother Nature got the memo to warm up in time for Memorial Day weekend! Mid-70’s to low-80’s are forecasted for Denver all weekend, and that […]1 month ago
It’s been 18 years since an EF3 tornado carved a 39-mile path through Colorado
I’ve personally only been involved in one severe weather event, and today marks 18 years since that traumatic event rocked my world and so many others in Northern Colorado. May […]1 month ago
Ella Langley has five career goals she hasn’t accomplished yet, and Colorado plays big role
In just a couple of years, Ella Langley has checked off multiple lifetimes worth of bucket lists, but she still has more to accomplish, and Colorado is a big part […]1 month ago
Colorado bride surprises guests by walking down the aisle after two years in a wheelchair
Amber McConkey had one non-negotiable for her wedding day: She was going to walk down the aisle. McConkey, 38, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2015 and has relied […]1 month ago
Colorado Air National Guard F-16s to roar over 10 communities for Memorial Day
Make sure you look up to the Colorado skies on Monday (May 25). F-16 Fighting Falcon jets from the Colorado Air National Guard’s 140th Wing will thunder across the state […]1 month ago
Colorado’s ‘Oatmeal Cream Pie Bandit’ caught after raiding farm stand twice, police say
You can sleep easier tonight knowing that the case of Colorado’s “Oatmeal Cream Pie Bandit” has been cracked! Loveland police have charged a woman they say was caught on surveillance […]1 month ago
The Serial Killer Speakeasy brings true-crime cocktail experience to Denver area
Watching true crime on Netflix is cool, but leaving your house for a speakeasy dedicated to the bad folks you learned about on those shows sounds way cooler! A touring […]1 month ago
Fizz’s Top 5 Free Things To Do In Denver
Summer is almost here and your bank account looks like a sad trombone. No worries, I’ve got your guide to five things to do in the Mile High City that […]1 month ago
Colorado now third-most expensive state in the nation, report finds
Colorado’s mountain views, craft beer and 300 days of sunshine now come with a price tag to match: The state is the third-most expensive in the country to live in, […]1 month ago
Red Rocks parking lot named Colorado’s most unexpectedly romantic spot
Forget candlelit dinners and mountain sunsets. The most unexpectedly romantic spot in Colorado is the parking lot at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, according to a new national survey. Travel and lifestyle […]1 month ago
Former Broncos QB Tim Tebow to return to Colorado for Greeley speaking engagement
Tim Tebow, the former Denver Broncos quarterback whose improbable 2011 playoff run captivated Colorado, is headed back to the state for a speaking appearance at Aims Community College. Tebow will […]1 month ago
Colorado’s Pikes Peak International Raceway to close after 2026 season
One of my favorite childhood memories was going down a little south of Colorado Springs to watch Dale Earnhardt Jr. race in a NASCAR Busch Series race at Pikes Peak […]1 month ago
LOOK – Brooks & Dunn rock a Cheyenne Frontier Days belt buckle onstage at the ACM Awards — again
Ronnie Dunn of Brooks & Dunn has closets full of awards. But when it came time to accept yet another trophy at the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards on […]1 month ago
Buyer’s remorse: ‘South Park’ creators say buying Casa Bonita in Denver was ‘dumb’
Trey Parker and Matt Stone love Casa Bonita. They also want you to know it was an absolutely terrible business decision. The “South Park” creators and Colorado natives stopped by […]1 month ago
Denver office space featuring golf simulators opening this summer
Forget the conference room with stale coffee and a whiteboard. A new Denver workspace wants you to close the deal on the 18th hole — without ever leaving the office. […]1 month ago
Denver’s Red Rocks to give it’s backstage area a $35 million makeover
People ask me all the time how cool the backstage area at Red Rocks must be… I always hate to break it to them that it’s kind of lame. Some […]1 month ago
Colorado Avalanche hosting watch parties at Ball Arena and McGregor Square for Western Conference Finals
Can’t score tickets to the real thing? The Colorado Avalanche are giving fans multiple ways to soak in the Western Conference Finals atmosphere without paying playoff prices, with official watch […]1 month ago
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show drew more than 2,300 FCC complaints. 61 came from Colorado
124 million people watched the Super Bowl halftime show this past February. Some liked it, some didn’t, but 2,300 were so upset with it that they actually contacted the Federal […]1 month ago
Colorado in the top five states where you’re most likely to be struck by lightning
You already have to worry about rattlesnakes and bears and tornadoes in Colorado, and now this?! Coloradans know summer thunderstorms are part of the deal. But a new study says […]1 month ago
The infamous Pete Weber among bowling legends headed to Colorado for prestigious tournament this week
Even non-bowling fans know the “Who do you think you are? I am!” clip — it has tens of millions of views and is one of the most memed moments […]1 month ago
Dan + Shay Bringing Young Tour to Ball Arena This Fall
The last time Dan + Shay were in Colorado, they brought the house down at Fiddler’s Green during Tracy & Fizz’s Hoobajoob in 2024 — and now they’re headed back […]1 month ago
2026 ACM Awards: start time, nominations, performers, and how to watch
The ACM Awards return to Las Vegas tonight, streaming live and free on Amazon Prime Video, and we have your guide to everything you need to know for one of […]1 month ago
Could we miss out on Palisade peaches this year? Fungal disease, climate change put Colorado’s famed fruit at risk
I cannot imagine a season without the best fruit on planet earth, Colorado’s famous Palisade peaches, but this could be the year… A spreading fungal disease and increasingly volatile spring […]1 month ago
Colorado leads the nation in tattoo regret, study finds
Have a tattoo or two that you regret? Well, if you live in Colorado you definitely are not alone! A new analysis by Goldie, a scheduling platform for tattoo artists, […]1 month ago
Benihana is opening their first ‘Express’ location in Colorado on the 16th Street Mall
Benihana is bringing a new concept to the 16th Street Mall, but don’t expect the tableside knife-flipping just yet. Permits filed with the city show a Benihana Express — the […]1 month ago
Colorado’s Adams County Fair announces 2026 concert lineup featuring Cooper Alan and more
The Adams County Fair has unveiled its concert lineup for 2026, bringing country artists Cooper Alan and Dylan Marlowe to the United Power Grandstands on Saturday, Aug. 1, at 8 […]1 month ago
Avalanche Western Conference Finals schedule released
A historic collapse, an all-time goal, and a moment that will live on in Denver sports history have earned the Colorado Avalanche a well-deserved week off. After a wild Wednesday […]1 month ago
