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Getting stuck in a Colorado missile silo could cost you $5000
After 2 people have had to be rescued in missile silos in Colorado, one fire department is saying they will now charge $5,000 for rescuing you. The Sable Altura Fire […]4 hours ago
Guanella Pass Is Handing Out Parking Tickets Like Candy This Summer — Here’s How Not to Get One
If you’re heading up Guanella Pass for a hike or a scenic drive this summer, maybe spend 90 seconds figuring out where you’re going to park. Because Clear Creek County […]5 hours ago
A naked man was arrested for surfing a moving train in rural Colorado
In a corner of Colorado so remote that the county has fewer residents than most Denver apartment buildings, a naked man was arrested Thursday for surfing on top of a […]1 day ago
Where to watch the World Cup Final in Denver on Sunday, July 19
The World Cup final is Sunday, and it’s a blockbuster: Argentina vs. Spain, noon kickoff (Mountain Time). Denver isn’t a host city, but that hasn’t stopped it from partying like […]3 days ago
You can hold tarantulas at Colorado’s Butterfly Pavilion again — just not Rosie
For 30 years, the deal was simple: You go to the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster, you walk through the tropical conservatory, you look at the butterflies, and then — if […]3 days ago
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has a message for anglers: Please stop taking selfies with fish
Colorado Parks and Wildlife would like you to know that the trout do not want to be in your Instagram photo. Not right now, anyway. CPW is asking anglers across […]3 days ago
Same Colorado linked farm that caused the E.Coli outbreak at McDonalds could be the source of the explosive situation at Taco Bell
Taylor Farms, with a facility in Colorado Springs, is linked to the explosive diarrhea outbreak. Same farm that caused the E.Coli outbreak at McDonalds with contaminated onions. They need to shut that place down. Stay away from shredded lettuce and Taco Bell for now.3 days ago
$11K stolen in Centennial Facebook Marketplace ambush
A man looking to buy gold through Facebook Marketplace was ambushed and robbed in unincorporated Arapahoe County earlier this week. According to an arrest affidavit, the victim arranged to meet […]4 days ago
Lavender Festival, Pearl Street Arts Fest, Water World’s newest expansion and more | What’s Up, Colorado
Water World’s Summit Canyon is open! The floor literally drops out from under you. That’s the vibe at Water World’s brand-new Summit Canyon… the park’s biggest expansion in over 40 […]4 days ago
2026-27 Avalanche schedule released
Last season didn’t end the way the Colorado Avalanche had hoped for. Their expectations were Stanley Cup or bust. This upcoming season, the expectations will remain the same as they […]4 days ago
Permanent Daylight Saving Time Could Be Coming — Here’s What That Means for Colorado
Denver's winter sunrises could push past 8 a.m. Make sure those little ones have good backpacks with reflectors, mamas.4 days ago
Denver Cracks the Top 5 on America’s Fittest Cities List — And Yeah, We’re Not Surprised
Look, if you’ve ever tried to keep up with a Denverite on a trail run, you already know. But now it’s official. The Mile High City has climbed its way […]4 days ago
Free-For-All Fishing at Timnath Reservoir — Colorado Parks and Wildlife Says Go Get ‘Em
Water levels at the reservoir are dropping, and officials are expecting a fish kill as a result. Rather than let those fish go to waste, CPW is doing the smart, practical thing — opening it up and letting people catch as many as they can before the water gets too low.5 days ago
National Hot Dog Day Deals Abound
National Hot Dog Day falls on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, and restaurants, convenience stores, travel centers, and hot dog chains are celebrating with limited-time specials, discounts, and giveaways. Here’s where […]5 days ago
Denver’s Only Drop-Capsule Waterslide Is Here and My Kids Are Already Obsessed
Here's the deal: riders step into a clear capsule, wait for a countdown, and then — surprise! — the floor literally drops out from under them. You then plunge down a 70-degree angle across more than 425 feet of slide.6 days ago
Local spots to celebrate National Mac ‘n’ Cheese Day
Look, nobody asked for National Avocado Toast Day or National Kale Week, but this? This is the food holiday the people deserve. Today, July 14, is National Mac and Cheese […]6 days ago
Bass Pro Shops Is Finally Coming to Loveland
Northern Colorado, your patience is about to pay off. After years of construction, anticipation and probably more than a few “when is it opening?!” Google searches, Bass Pro Shops is […]6 days ago
Goldie the goat offers firefighters support amidst Rock Creek Fire
Colorado, we have a new local celebrity, and she has hooves. Meet Goldie, the goat who spent time with firefighters at the Rock Creek Fire last week and, apparently, took […]7 days ago
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks roll into Ball Arena July 10, 11, and 12 with a fire-breathing dinosaur
If your kid has ever launched a Hot Wheels truck off the couch and into the dog, they’re going to lose their mind this weekend. Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: […]10 days ago
Free Slurpee Day is July 11 — here’s how to get yours in Denver
The Slurpee turns 60 tomorrow, and 7-Eleven is celebrating the only way it knows how: by giving them away. Saturday, July 11 — 7/11, because of course — every participating […]10 days ago
Find Out What’s Blooming in Denver. Plus, Plant Tips and Local Nurseries!
It’s easy to see that Colorado has an abundance of natural beauty. From towering alpine peaks to red-rock canyons and crystal-clear mountain lakes, the Centennial State has it all. But […]10 days ago
Waymo taxis are about to be driverless on Denver streets
Those white Waymo vehicles you’ve been seeing cruise around Denver with a human in the driver’s seat? The human is about to go away. Waymo announced July 7 that it […]10 days ago
Casa Bonita opening fall and holiday reservations on July 13th
If you’d like your family’s Thanksgiving tradition to involve a 30-foot waterfall, cliff divers and unlimited sopapillas instead of Grandma’s dry turkey, mark your calendar: Casa Bonita will open reservations […]10 days ago
Every state has a most-Googled word definition in 2026. Colorado’s is… embarrassing
While the rest of America is wrestling with the meaning of “gaslighting,” “fascism” and “democracy,” Coloradans are out here Googling “adjective.” According to a new analysis of Google search data […]10 days ago
A human was eaten by a bear in Colorado
If you needed another reminder that Colorado’s bears are not the cuddly mascots on your craft beer cans, here it is: The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office says human remains discovered […]10 days ago
Denver’s 673-foot spiral observation tower no longer a pipedream
Remember that wild-looking spiral tower proposed for downtown Denver last summer that everyone compared to the Eye of Sauron? It’s actually happening — or at least, it’s a lot closer […]10 days ago
What’s Up Colorado: Monster Trucks, county fairs & cookies this weekend
Looking for something fun to do around Colorado this weekend? From monster trucks to county fairs, live music, art, and cookies at the finish line, there’s a little something for […]11 days ago
Come for the music, stay for the mission: Melodies of Gratitude returns to support Denver Animal Shelter
Get ready for an afternoon of music, heart, and wagging tails! Wild Tunes is bringing back its fourth annual Melodies of Gratitude benefit concert on Saturday, August 29, supporting the thousands of lost […]12 days ago
Visitors reportedly kill grass at Coors Field with loved ones’ ashes
Every year after the Fourth of July, the Coors Field grounds crew has to deal with damaged outfield grass. And every year, people assume it’s from the fireworks. It’s not. […]12 days ago
Adult summer camps are extremely popular in Colorado right now
Remember when summer camp meant lanyard bracelets, bug juice and pretending to like canoeing? It’s back — except now there’s wine, tarot readings and no one’s making you write a […]12 days ago
CU Boulder researchers built AI ghosts of dead people and let their loved ones chat with them and it went way better than expected
Leave it to the University of Colorado to invent a way to text with dead people and have it somehow not be creepy. Researchers at CU Boulder just published the […]12 days ago
Brooke Shields calls out ‘South Park’ creators over working conditions at Casa Bonita in Denver
Only in Colorado does a labor dispute involve cliff divers, sopapillas and Brooke Shields sneaking into a restaurant under an alias. Brooke Shields, who serves as president of the Actors’ […]12 days ago
Peyton Manning scored an invite to Taylor Swift’s wedding, making him Colorado’s most-famous guest
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got married Friday night at Madison Square Garden in New York, and the guest list read like an All-Star Game crossed with a Grammy afterparty. […]12 days ago
WATCH – Rogue firework shoots into crowd, starts fire at Coors Field during Fourth of July celebration
The annual Fourth of July fireworks show at Coors Field went a little sideways — literally — when a rogue firework shot into the audience during the Colorado Rockies’ celebration […]12 days ago
Denver’s first 100 degree day this year possible this weekend
Denver’s reign of heat continues this Summer as we approach what will Denver’s best chance at our first 100 degree day(s) of the year. According to 9News, this Sunday and […]13 days ago
The Rockies are still in last place but Hunter Goodman is going to the All-Star Game for a second straight year anyway
The Colorado Rockies have the worst ERA in baseball, just got voted the worst-reputation team in the sport by their own peers, and are sitting in the NL West cellar. […]13 days ago
Krispy Kreme launches Girl Scout cookie-inspired doughnuts
Take my money, please. Starting today, Krispy Kreme is serving up Girl Scout Cookie-inspired doughnuts, and yes, I am absolutely considering this a perfectly acceptable reason to make a doughnut run in […]13 days ago
Aldi files plans for first two Colorado stores, 48 more are coming
Start saving your quarters. Aldi, the German-born discount grocery chain with a cult following and a coin-operated cart system, has filed plans for its first two Colorado stores — both […]13 days ago
This Denver-Area Bar Welcomes Your Dog — And Honestly, Same
Westminster's Kokopelli Social Bar is the excuse you needed to get you and your pup out of the house this weekend. Their grand opening event is this FRIDAY at 5:30PM.14 days ago
Wildfires force cancellation of dozens of Fourth of July fireworks displays across Colorado
With wildfires burning out of control across Colorado, many professional fireworks displays planned for America’s 250th birthday have been canceled across the Front Range, with some communities opting for drone […]17 days ago
Here’s where to see F-16 fighter jet flyovers in Colorado on the 4th of July
The Colorado Air National Guard is going big for America’s 250th birthday this Fourth of July, and the best part is you won’t have to drive far to see it. […]17 days ago
Beat the summer heat with these essentials
As a record-setting heatwave sweeps through the U.S. this holiday weekend, there’s no time like the present to shore up on your heat safety knowledge and invest in some cooling […]17 days ago
100-year-old Colorado tower that claims view of six states just reopened after 13 years
About 100 miles east of Denver, just off I-70, the Great Plains flatten out into the kind of emptiness that makes your eyes go wide. That’s exactly what Charles Gregory […]18 days ago
What’s Up Colorado: Things to do this 4th of July weekend
It’s 4th of July weekend, and this year America celebrates its 250th birthday! There are plenty of fireworks, parades and patriotic celebrations happening across Colorado! But, if you’re looking for a few other fun ways to […]19 days ago
Denver Broncos announce 14 open training camp practices: schedule, tickets, and what to know
Denver Broncos training camp has become a summer staple for fans looking to see the team on the field for the first time, or just a fun free activity for […]20 days ago
Fourth of July travel: 72 million people on the move
Summer travelers are once again getting repeatedly pulled aside for pat-downs at U.S. airports — because the heat is causing body scanners to flag their, um, crotch region as suspicious.20 days ago
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 […]20 days 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 […]20 days ago
It’s official, MLB players say the 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 […]20 days 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 […]20 days 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 […]20 days ago
Tickle Me Elmo returns after 30 years
The year was 1996. Bill Clinton was president. “Independence Day” was the biggest movie of the year. And Tickle Me Elmo was released to the world. Within a span of […]23 days 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 […]24 days ago
Three Denver ice cream shops land on Yelp’s list of most coveted in America
Denver just proved it can hang with San Francisco, New York and Los Angeles when it comes to ice cream — and honestly, nobody who’s ever stood in that line […]24 days ago
4th Of July themed drinks coming to Dunkin
Next weekend Americaa will be celebrating its 250th birthday and Dunkin’ is getting in the spirit releasing a line of Independence Day themed drinks and a new collectible cup! In […]24 days 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, kicked off its 2026 season on June 23 in Sculpture Park at the Denver […]24 days 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 […]24 days 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 […]24 days 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 […]24 days ago
Little Caesars and Spider-Man “Webberoni” pizza collab
Fans are excitedly awaiting the next chapter of the Spider-Man franchise as Spider-Man: Brand New Day is getting ready for its July 31 release, and soon they’ll be able to […]24 days ago
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 […]24 days ago
It’s National Take Your Dog to Work Day — and Denver Is Ready for It
The Mile High City is basically already living this holiday 365 days a year. Today — Friday, June 26, 2026 — is National Take Your Dog to Work Day, and […]24 days ago
Ella Langley crashes Ticketmaster
This morning, pre-sales for several of Ella Langley’s shows across the country opened up for her fan club, including Red Rocks here in Colorado, and very quickly users began posting […]25 days ago
Greeley Stampede, Usher/Chris Brown concert, festivals and more | What’s Up, Colorado
Colorado, this weekend is packed with summer fun! From rodeos and concerts to puppies, pride and cherry blossoms…here’s where to go and where to get more info. Greeley Stampede The […]25 days ago
Why Did The Wolf Cross I-25?
A collared wolf recently made headlines — and apparently made crossing one of Colorado's busiest interstates look easy — after Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirmed the animal successfully crossed I-25.25 days 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 […]26 days ago
Denver Bars Could Stay Open Until 4 A.M. — But Last Call Isn’t Going Anywhere
A Denver City Council committee moved forward Tuesday on a proposal that would allow bars and clubs to stay open until 4 a.m. — a full two hours after last call.26 days 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 […]27 days 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, […]27 days 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 […]27 days 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 […]28 days ago
Casa Bonita is hiring, one of its jobs pays up to $200,000 annually — 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 Colorado landmark owned […]28 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 […]28 days ago
Denver Home Listings Just Did Something They’ve Barely Done in 8 Years — And Your Wallet Noticed
New home listings in Denver dropped in May, and according to Realtor.com, that's only happened three times in the past eight years. Three. That's fewer times than my kids have cleaned their rooms without being asked. So yeah, it's rare.28 days ago
Plane blows tire during take off at DIA
A WestJet flight headed to Alberta, Canada blew a tire or two during take off on a runway at Denver International Airport. Air traffic control observed tires blown on a […]1 month ago
Hello Kitty Cafe Truck brings pink treats and cuteness back to Colorado
It’s back, Colorado! The all-pink Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is rolling into the state this summer, and yes, it is just as cute as it sounds. If you’ve never been, […]1 month 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. […]1 month ago
Drought forces cancellation of Colorado farm pumpkin patch season
Are we at risk of having no pumpkin pie later this year during the holiday season!? Following one of Colorado’s worst winter and spring with record drought conditions, the Sonrise […]1 month 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 […]1 month 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 […]1 month ago
Owner who spent more than 75 years working at Greeley’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 […]1 month 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 […]1 month ago
Juneteenth celebrations, Pikes Peak Hill Climb, ’40s Ball and more | What’s Up, Colorado
Juneteenth Music Festival — Three Days in Five Points Denver’s biggest Juneteenth celebration is leveling up. The annual festival in the Historic Five Points Neighborhood expands to three full days […]1 month ago
Denver Mourns Construction Worker’s Death at New Broncos Training Facility
The thoughts of many across the Denver area are with the worker’s family, friends, and colleagues as they navigate an unimaginable loss. In times of tragedy, communities often come together to share compassion, comfort, and strength—and this moment is no exception.1 month ago
Juneteenth celebrations happening around Colorado
This Friday, June 19, is Juneteenth — and it’s more than a day off. Why and where can we celebrate Juneteenth in Colorado? The short history: it’s the national commemoration […]1 month ago
Denver’s 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… Towards the very bottom! Yet […]1 month 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 […]1 month 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 […]1 month ago
Aurora lifting fire restrictions to allow 4th of July fireworks
Despite Colorado sitting in a drought through over 90% of the state, Aurora Fire Rescue will be lifting their fire restrictions which people to purchase and set off fireworks through […]1 month ago
