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Denver is getting its first-ever nonstop flight to Turks and Caicos
Start planning the beach trip. United Airlines just announced that it will launch nonstop service between Denver International Airport and Providenciales International Airport in Turks and Caicos beginning Dec. 19 […]1 month ago
Downtown Denver is trying to win you back with $5 parking all summer
Downtown Denver has a pitch for you to come back… They’ll make it cheap to park. The city launched a pilot program Monday (June 29) called “Mayor’s Park $5,” a […]1 month ago
Denver could ask voters to add a 5-15% tax on your sports and concert tickets
That Broncos ticket you already can’t afford? It might be about to get more expensive… Two Denver City Council members are proposing a tiered tax on tickets at large private […]1 month ago
It’s official, MLB players say Colorado Rockies have the worst reputation in baseball
If you’re a Rockies fan, you might want to sit down for this one. Actually, you’re probably already sitting, because it’s hard to stand up for a team that the […]1 month ago
Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks across Denver metro this weekend
The Fourth of July falls on a Saturday this year — and it happens to be the nation’s 250th birthday – I feel like this is what we’ve been training […]1 month ago
The Denver Dog Fair takes over the National Western Complex on Saturday
The Denver Dog Fair returns Saturday (June 27) to the National Western Complex with 140,000 square feet of indoor, temperature-controlled space dedicated entirely to the proposition that dogs deserve their […]1 month ago
The 2026 Colorado Rockies are bad, but they’re also the most exciting team in baseball
The Colorado Rockies are 32-49, dead last in the NL West and 20 games behind the Dodgers. They own the worst ERA in Major League Baseball at 5.48 and have […]1 month ago
‘Night glow swimming’ at The Bay in Broomfield: color-changing lights, waterslides and $9 tickets
Looking for a summer activity that doesn’t involve bribing your kids with screen time? Broomfield’s Bay Aquatic Park has added something new for 2026: Family Night Glow Swimming sessions where […]1 month ago
Casa Bonita makes Yelp’s list of most outrageous restaurants in America
Of all the restaurants in America where you can eat a sopapilla while watching a man do a backflip off a cliff into a pool, only one made Yelp’s list […]1 month ago
Shawn Patrick’s top 10 things not to be missed at the 104th 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
Avalanche trade Nichushkin to Columbus, continuing roster overhaul
Another piece of the 2022 Stanley Cup championship team is gone. The Colorado Avalanche traded forward Valeri Nichushkin to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday in exchange for three draft […]1 month ago
Colorado’s iconic Hanging Lake Trail fully reopens after nearly five years and a $4.9 million rebuild
One of the most iconic hikes in Colorado is back — and better than before. Hanging Lake Trail in Glenwood Canyon officially reopened last week following a nearly $4.9 million […]1 month ago
The new Bed Bath & Beyond at in Denver will actually accept your decades-old coupons
Remember that faded blue Bed Bath & Beyond 20% off coupon wedged behind the takeout menus in your kitchen drawer? The one you refused to throw away even after every […]1 month ago
Denver’s free outdoor movie series, ‘Sunset Cinema,’ returns
Sunset Cinema, the free outdoor movie series produced by Denver Arts & Venues and Denver Film, kicks off its 2026 season tonight (June 23) in Sculpture Park at the Denver […]1 month ago
Denver’s airport named one of the most stressful in America just a week after another study said it was among the least stressful
Denver International Airport: oasis or stress factory? Apparently, it depends which study you read… and whether you read it before or after your flight got delayed. Just days after a […]1 month ago
One of Colorado’s first microbreweries, Rock Bottom, closes on 16th Street Mall after 35 years
In a state known for microbreweries, one of the pioneers is saying so long. Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery, that helped launch Colorado’s craft beer movement, has permanently closed its […]1 month ago
Buc-ee’s takes first formal step toward building second Colorado location
It seems like it depends on the day whether or not Buc-ee’s is still trying to build a second Colorado location in Palmer Lake. Today, they are definitely planning on […]1 month ago
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 […]1 month 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 […]1 month 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 […]1 month 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, […]1 month 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 evening crash on westbound I-70 near the Utah state line. A sprinter van pulling a cargo trailer […]1 month ago
Ella Langley checks Red Rocks off her bucket list 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 […]1 month 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 […]1 month 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 […]2 months ago
Denver Zoo’s baby orangutan needs 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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. […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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, […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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., […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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. […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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” […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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. […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]3 months 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 […]3 months 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 […]3 months 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 […]3 months 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 […]3 months 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, […]3 months 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 […]3 months ago
