Colorado News
Littleton will soon welcome 159,000-square-foot Costco
Littleton shoppers, start stretching. A new 159,000-square-foot Costco is planned for the area4 hours ago
Broncos get screen time during Taylor Swift’s Emmys skit
During the Emmy Awards, Swift’s very well-documented NFL era got a little screen time, and yes, the Broncos were part of it thanks to her appearances at Kansas City Chiefs games.6 hours ago
Nordstrom Rack Opening Two New Stores in Colorado
Nordstrom Rack is adding two more Colorado stores, because apparently we were all one discounted designer jacket away from inner peace. The off-price retail division of Nordstrom Inc. announced new […]6 hours ago
7-Eleven’s Bring Your Own Cup day returns Saturday
Denver, it’s time to raid your cabinets. 7-Eleven brings back giant cup day this Saturday. 7-Eleven’s annual Bring Your Own Cup Day returns this Saturday, September 19, and it’s exactly […]21 hours ago
Win $503K Denver home for $100 — St. Jude Dream Home tickets on sale
For a hundred bucks, you could win a half a million dollar house. Not a bad deal… Tickets are officially on sale for the 2026 Denver St. Jude Dream Home […]23 hours ago
Fall colors are already here – first responders remind leaf peepers to keep roads clear
A Few Leaf-Peeping Rules of the Road1 day ago
25 years later: we remember, we honor, we rise together
Some of the amazing things happening LOCALLY today4 days ago
World Suicide Prevention Day, September 10
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, and Colorado has one of the highest suicide rates in the nation. Nationally, nearly 49,000 people died by suicide in 2024 — that’s one […]5 days ago
The Kathie J Show | Meet Rosann Winn
Imagine watching your child live in mysterious, unexplained pain. That’s what Rosann faced when her daughter Emily was diagnosed with systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis in 2009 at just 8 years […]5 days ago
Teddy Bear Patrol, Fall Home Show, Chalk Art Festival and more | What’s Up, Colorado
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are a few fun stops around Colorado. KOSI 101.1 Teddy Bear Patrol drop-off event Help us wrap up KOSI’s 2026 Teddy Bear […]5 days ago
Kangaroo Ranch in Wheat Ridge offers kangaroo yoga sessions
Kangaroo Ranch in Wheat Ridge is now offering 45-minute yoga classes with free-roaming kangaroos5 days ago
United Airlines cancels Denver 9/11 flyover over safety concerns
There was too much backlash. It’s been canceled. United Airlines had planned a 9/11 commemoration flyover this Friday — the 25th anniversary of the attacks — featuring a Boeing 777 […]6 days ago
Colorado’s beer brewers hit hard by drought
Local brewers are feeling it hard. Kat Hess and other Colorado craft beer makers are sounding the alarm: no water, no beer. Simple math, devastating consequences.6 days ago
Denver Broncos introduce over 120 new menu items for home games
Empower Field at Mile High is rolling out over 120 new menu items for the 2026 season, thanks to 11 new vendors6 days ago
Bear scratches napping Steamboat Springs man
A Steamboat Springs resident was recently scratched by a bear while snoozing in a patio chair — and honestly, this is why I nap on the couch like a normal person.7 days ago
Castle in southern Colorado hits the market for $985,000
A stunning, one-of-a-kind Colorado castle just dropped on the market for $985,000 — and it's already going viral for good reason.7 days ago
Alterra Mountain Co., company behind Ikon Pass, to move into old Denver Post building
The ski resort empire is taking over a building that once churned out the news — and city officials are hoping it’s just the first run down a much longer […]7 days ago
Denver International Airport expects over 360,000 travelers Labor Day weekend
A three-day Labor Day holiday weekend is sending a lot of people on some last-minute summer trips, which means a lot of travelers making their way through Denver International Airport. […]11 days ago
Colorado’s leaf peeping season brings more enforcement and Breckenridge shuttle
Colorado’s favorite fall show is almost here, and this year, it may arrive a little earlier than usual. Because of our hot, dry summer, leaf peeping season could start as […]11 days ago
Red Rocks plans $35 million backstage facelift
Red Rocks Amphitheatre is the most iconic concert venue on the planet. The views, the sound, the red rock formations, it’s all perfect. The backstage area? Apparently, not so much. […]12 days ago
Labor Day weekend! Garth Brooks, State Fair, races and more | What’s Up, Colorado
Labor Day weekend is packed with events across Colorado, from concerts and hot air balloons to the State Fair and Broncos fun. Here are a few things happening this weekend. […]12 days ago
Colorado residents have wagered over $1 billion on table tennis
Since Colorado legalized online sports betting, residents have wagered over a billion dollars on table tennis.12 days ago
Lace up, Broncos Country: 14th Broncos 7K happens Sunday, starting and ending at Empower Field
Broncos fans, this one is worth lacing up for! The 14th Broncos 7K happens Sunday, Sept. 6, at Empower Field at Mile High. Walkers and runners will start at the […]13 days ago
Colorado’s 2026-27 winter forecast according to Farmers’ Almanac
Colorado winters have a reputation for being unpredictable at best and absolutely chaotic at worst. One week you’re eating lunch on a patio in a t-shirt, and the next you’re […]13 days ago
Is Garth Brooks performing at The Grizzly Rose on Thursday?
Garth Brooks is set to perform four arena concerts in Denver this weekend, but country music fans are convinced there's a secret fifth show happening Thursday night at a much smaller, much more iconic venue.13 days ago
Araali, 6-year-old African lion at Denver Zoo, will move to another zoo this fall
If you've ever dropped your kid off at middle school and immediately ugly-cried in the parking lot, you'll relate to what's happening at the Denver Zoo this fall.13 days ago
Colorado author’s book adapted into film directed by Ridley Scott
A Colorado Guy, his dog and a Ridley Scott movie. Only in Hollywood. Denver author Peter Heller just had the biggest moment of his writing life — and Colorado is […]14 days ago
Waymo’s self-driving service kicks off in Denver this week
After several months of testing throughout Denver, Waymo has officially begun delivering public rides in Denver today. Waymo, the driverless fully autonomous ride service, touts itself as a driver that […]14 days ago
LOOK – Colorado’s first-ever ‘Fat Marmot Week’ announces winner, and he’s a 13-pound rock-eating legend
Move over, Fat Bear Week. Colorado has its own chunky champion now, and his name is Dawn. The Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory’s inaugural Fat Marmot Week wrapped up this weekend, […]14 days ago
Denver Zoo announces it will soon welcome two southern white rhinos
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance announced it will be welcoming two southern white rhinos to the facility this fall — marking the first time in the zoo’s 130-year history that the […]14 days ago
Nation’s first ‘Nature Library’ opens in Thornton
Only in Colorado would someone look at a library and think, “This needs hiking trails.” The Anythink Nature Library, the first public nature library in the entire country, officially opened […]15 days ago
All-women Colorado State Patrol team makes history at Broncos game
I love a good Colorado history moment, and this one is pretty special. Colorado State Patrol troopers often escort NFL teams to Empower Field at Mile High on game nights. […]15 days ago
Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns will light up Hudson Gardens starting September 18
Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns is returning to Hudson Gardens September 18 through November 1 with thousands of glowing pumpkins and way more than your average jack-o’-lantern. We’re talking dinosaurs, […]15 days ago
Classic Dolly Parton movies are playing at select AMC Theaters locations – here’s where to watch in Denver
If you’re still processing the loss of Dolly Parton, AMC Theatres is giving you a beautiful reason to sit in a dark room, eat popcorn and cry happy tears this […]15 days ago
Billionaire cheese heiress lists 450-acre Jefferson County compound for $30 million
Let me introduce you to your new favorite person you'll never meet — Gina Vecchiarelli, cheese heiress, billionaire, and apparently very casual mountain compound owner.18 days ago
Waymo vehicle makes inexplicable sudden stop in Denver, causes accident
Waymo says the vehicle stopped to yield to a pedestrian. The two human drivers involved? They say they didn't see a single soul crossing that street. Not one person. Zero.18 days ago
Brother-sister duo keep stamp culture alive in Denver with family business
Ace Kauffman Rubber Stamp and Seal Co., downtown Denver. Support local, y'all.18 days ago
American College of Sports Medicine names three Colorado cities among 100 fittest in US
Denver is No. 5 on the list! Look at us. Colorado is healthy for you to live in and has two more cities in addition to Denver on America’s fittest […]19 days ago
See the concert lineup for 2026’s Colorado State Fair
Colorado’s biggest summer send-off is officially underway. The Colorado State Fair starts Friday in Pueblo and runs through Monday, Sept. 7 — giving you time to eat something on a […]19 days ago
When to view Thursday’s partial lunar eclipse in and around Denver
A partial lunar eclipse is happening Thursday night into early Friday morning, and Denver has a pretty great seat19 days ago
Cherry Creek Reservoir boat ramps in danger of closing
If you had a lake day on the calendar this week, you might want to pump the brakes — or at least check the water levels first.19 days ago
Princess | Tammy’s Fur-ever Friends
We met royalty this week – Princess! Princess is a pitbull mix who’s about 4 years old. She is a chill, happy dog and knows a trick or two. Come […]20 days ago
Empower Field introduces 2-foot game-day snack dubbed ‘Beast in a Blanket’
Broncos Country, come hungry! During the 2026 NFL season, fans at Empower Field at Mile High can take on a massive new game day snack called the “Beast in a […]20 days ago
Broncos, Dragon Boat Festival, Colorado State Fair and more | What’s Up, Colorado
Colorado, this weekend has everything, football, festivals, fair food and a whole lot of heart! Here are a few fun things happening around the state this weekend. Denver Broncos vs. […]20 days ago
Inaugural Fat Marmot Week is here – cast your vote
Researchers at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory in Gothic, Colorado — who adorably call themselves "The Marmoteers" — decided that kind of dedication to weight gain deserves to be celebrated, not shamed.20 days ago
Colorado joins nation in honoring Dolly Parton with flags at half-staff
Governor Jared Polis orders a six-day tribute for the country music legend, actress and philanthropist who passed away at 80. If there’s one thing just about everyone can agree on […]20 days ago
United Airlines announces daily nonstop flights from Denver to Paris in 2027
Bonjour, cheap(er) flights to France. United Airlines announced its largest international network expansion in company history on Tuesday, and Denver is getting a shiny new daily nonstop to Paris starting […]21 days ago
Colorado Peaches, women’s senior softball team, celebrate 35 years
The Colorado Peaches are often recognized as the nation’s oldest women’s senior softball team, founded right here in Lakewood in 1991. Only in Colorado do you get a softball team […]22 days ago
National Park Service celebrates 110th anniversary by offering free entry to national parks August 25
The National Park Service is celebrating its 110th anniversary on August 25, and you’ll be able to enjoy free entry to celebrate along! On their website, they say the National […]22 days ago
Bring your own bucket: Cinemark’s $5 popcorn deal returns
Colorado movie nights just got better. Cinemark is bringing back its “Bring Your Own Bucket” popcorn deal on Sunday, Sept. 6. You can bring your own container and get it filled […]22 days ago
Colorado’s fall colors will arrive earlier than usual due to drought conditions
If you’ve been waiting until October to plan your leaf-peeping trip, you might want to move that up a few weeks. Colorado’s 2026 fall foliage season is arriving ahead of […]22 days ago
Four-year-old Colorado boy makes hole-in-one
He made his dad cry. Most people have been golfing for years and still can’t pull this off. Four-year-old Caden Uyemura of Denver just did it on his very first […]24 days ago
Pups to take over Water World September 12
Dog lovers, this is the kind of end-of-summer news we need! Water World will wrap up its 2026 season with its ninth annual Bow Wow Beach Doggie Day on Saturday, […]25 days ago
Denver Zoo closes gates until Sunday
If you were planning a late-summer trip to see the giraffes over the next few days, maybe pencil that in for a different day. The Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance will […]25 days ago
Broncos preseason begins, Rockies, Unicorn Festival and Morgan Adams Concours d’Elegance | What’s Up, Colorado
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Colorado has a little bit of everything…football, baseball, unicorns and a great cause. Denver Broncos preseason home opener Broncos Country gets its […]26 days ago
Swirl | Tammy’s Fur-ever Friends
It’s Swirl! Swirl is a 2-year-old pit bull who thinks she is a lap dog. She gets along with other dogs, is playful and knows some tricks! She is incredibly […]27 days ago
Colorado gets lunar eclipse in late August
Colorado, go ahead and mark your calendar for a little moon magic! A lunar eclipse is expected to be visible here the night of Thursday, Aug. 27, into the early […]27 days ago
CDOT misspells ‘California’ on downtown Denver street sign
Denver has a lot going on downtown. Construction, traffic, the occasional Citi Scooter blocking an entire lane — and now, apparently, a spelling lesson that nobody asked for. A street […]27 days ago
Denver Public Schools start school year with strict tech policy
When Denver Public Schools head back to class on August 24, students are walking into a brand new reality: No phones. All day. Period. DPS has officially rolled out a […]28 days ago
Bear disrupts move-in day at Colorado State University
A bear was spotted near Eddy Hall during move-in day at Colorado State University. It’s always a little chaotic on move in day— nervous freshmen, overloaded minivans, parents who won’t […]28 days ago
Colorado ski season countdown: Vail Resorts shares opening dates
If you’re already dreaming about fresh powder, cozy Colorado mountain weekends and that first run of the season, you’re not alone. Vail Resorts has announced its planned opening dates for […]28 days ago
Denver Art Museum announces exhibit featuring outfits worn by Taylor Swift
The Denver Art Museum is bringing some serious Taylor Swift magic this fall. Two stunning outfits worn by T-Swift herself — one from her “The Life of a Showgirl” album […]28 days ago
Registration opens for 2027’s Colfax Marathon
Registration is now open for the 2027 Denver Colfax Marathon weekend! The 21st annual event is scheduled for Saturday, May 15, and Sunday, May 16. It’s Denver’s biggest running weekend, […]28 days ago
Kristen Bell brings ‘Frozen’ fun to Coors Field with Savannah Bananas
Well, this is the kind of Denver surprise we love! Kristen Bell brought a little Disney magic to Coors Field over the weekend when she popped up at a Savannah […]29 days ago
Madden simulation sends Broncos to Super Bowl, names Bo Nix MVP
Look, I know a Madden simulation is about as scientifically reliable as a Magic 8-Ball, but when the video game says the Denver Broncos are going to the Super Bowl, […]29 days ago
One contract clause 29 years ago made the ‘South Park’ creators billionaires
They killed Kenny and made a billion dollars doing it. 29 years ago, on August 13, 1997, four foul-mouthed, construction-paper kids from a Colorado mountain town debuted on Comedy Central. […]1 month ago
City of Denver to reopen online portal for parking ticket disputes
Got a bogus Denver parking ticket? Good news, online disputes are coming back. If you’ve tried to fight a Denver parking ticket lately, you know the struggle. Last fall, budget […]1 month ago
Dov Davidoff | Jenny’s Real Funny Friends
Whatever you do, do not bring up alligators to Dov Davidoff. I created some traumatic dreams in his future. Check him out at Comedy Works in Landmark on Friday, August […]1 month ago
Dick’s Sporting Goods brings its biggest store concept, Colorado House of Sport, to Colorado
If you’ve ever stood in a sporting goods store staring at a rack of baseball bats wishing you could just, you know, hit something — today is your day. Dick’s […]1 month ago
Colorado Parks and Wildlife logs over 6,000 statewide bear sightings in 2026 so far
Colorado’s suburban bear encounters are surging — and your trash can is basically a welcome mat. If you’ve been spotting more bears wandering through your neighborhood lately, you’re not imagining […]1 month ago
Water utility programs in and around Denver offer rebates and free seed for those who switch to water-wise native plants
Native plants look beautiful, require way less maintenance, and your wallet will absolutely thank you come summer.1 month ago
New Colorado e-bike law allows police to hand out tickets to riders’ parents
If your kid has been begging for an e-bike — or already has one — listen up. Colorado’s new law, the Cole Bradley Act, went into effect August 12, and […]1 month ago
Denver Broncos release 2026 uniform schedule — Orange Crush throwbacks return twice
I’ll just say it: when the Broncos released their 2026 uniform schedule Wednesday, I got more excited than I did for the actual game schedule back in May. And judging […]1 month ago
Colorado’s own Ziggi’s Coffee releases everything bagel-flavored latte
Leave it to a Colorado coffee company to look at an everything bagel schmeared with cream cheese and think, “What if we made that a latte?” Ziggi’s Coffee, the Longmont-born chain […]1 month ago
Savannah Bananas players to serve coffee at Denver-area Dunkin’ locations before Coors Field games
The Savannah Bananas – the backflipping, kilt-wearing, TikTok-famous baseball team with more followers than every MLB franchise – are bringing their Banana Ball World Tour to Coors Field on Aug. […]1 month ago
Ideal Colorado locations and times to watch Perseid meteor shower on August 12
Wednesday night, many people in Colorado will get to enjoy quite the sight as the Perseid meteor shower’s peak viewing will take place. Currently, the upcoming monsoon moisture making its […]1 month ago
NBA reveals Denver Nuggets’ opening week and Christmas games
The NBA dropped a tease of the 2026-27 regular season schedule, and Denver Nuggets fans now have something to actually circle on their calendars — assuming they still use paper […]1 month ago
Colorado man blames speeding on Tesla autopilot
“I wasn’t driving.” The man tried to repeatedly tell the cop. The cop wasn’t buying it. A traffic stop in Parker, Colorado, is going viral after a driver tried to […]1 month ago
Denver Zoo takes actions to beat this summer’s heat
The animals are good. The zoo's got it handled.1 month ago
Macarena celebration, Carnation Fest, Parade of Homes and more | What’s Up, Colorado
Looking for fun things to do around Colorado this weekend? From festivals and fireworks to dream homes, bubbles and a huge Macarena anniversary party, here are a few great options! […]1 month ago
Colorado nonprofit donates belongings lost at ski resorts to those in need
Slopes to Hope is turning resort lost-and-founds into something actually meaningful. Here’s something most skiers never think about: When you leave your glove on the chairlift or forget your jacket […]1 month ago
Denver Zoo’s newest residents are part pig, part deer, and 100% weird-looking
The Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance just added a species to the roster that looks like it was designed by a committee that couldn’t agree on anything, and honestly, we’re here […]1 month ago
It’s the first week of August and Spirit Halloween stores are already open in Colorado – Here’s where they are
Your sunscreen is barely half-empty, and Colorado’s Spirit Halloween stores are already flinging open the doors of former Safeways, old Kirklands locations and at least one ex-Forever 21 to welcome […]1 month ago
Denver’s July was historically hot, but it actually wasn’t the hottest ever
If July felt like living inside a hair dryer, your sweat glands were not lying to you. Denver just logged its second-hottest July on record, missing the all-time crown by […]1 month ago
Sorry night owls, Denver has rejected the idea of keeping bars open until 4 a.m.
Night owls, put down the glow sticks. Denver City Council on Monday (Aug. 3) voted down a proposal that would have let certain nightclubs and venues keep the party going […]1 month ago
So You Think You Can Ball? The Grand Rapids Gold Are Coming to Denver to Find Out
The Denver Nuggets’ NBA G League affiliate is holding open tryouts in the Mile High City on August 30th — and yes, that means you. If you’ve been hooping at […]1 month ago
Colorado is cracking down on counterfeit peaches, other produce
Move over, knockoff handbags. Colorado has a new public enemy: fake fruit. Gov. Jared Polis signed House Bill 1031 last Wednesday (July 29), making it a deceptive trade practice to […]1 month ago
Colorado Zillow listing goes viral because the current homeowner won’t leave
House hunters scrolling Zillow for their dream Colorado home probably weren’t expecting this deal: a three-bedroom, two-bathroom house about 25 miles north of Fort Collins, listed at more than $215,000 […]1 month ago
Denver’s Saving Water — Just Not Nearly Enough
Denver Water has received more than 4,700 complaints from residents reporting their neighbors for overwatering.1 month ago
