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Pikes Peak just set the sweetest world record
This might be the most Colorado world record ever! Pikes Peak has officially earned a Guinness World Records title for the most people simultaneously dunking doughnuts into coffee. According to […]1 month ago
Mark Your Calendars: The Pumpkin Spice Latte Is Coming Back
OK, pumpkin spice people. This is not a drill!! The wait for pumpkin spice season is almost over, even if Colorado still feels like the inside of a toaster. Starbucks […]1 month ago
Denver restaurant faces lawsuit after allegedly selling prescription medications alongside menu items
The bottom line: If your eye is bothering you or you think you've got a parasite situation going on (oof), please call your actual doctor.1 month ago
Happy 150th birthday, Colorado! Here’s how to celebrate Colorado Day this weekend
Today marks 150 years of Colorado, and all around the Denver metro area people are celebrating. From farmers markets to free museum admission to Colorado Day celebrations, we have your […]2 months ago
Santa’s Elves Need Backup — Like, Right Now For Christmas In July
The Salvation Army Is Already Running Low on Toys and Christmas Is Still Months Away2 months ago
Colorado Woman’s Home Listed on Zillow — While She’s Still Living In It
Real estate experts say listing errors and fraudulent postings have become an increasingly serious problem, and homeowners are urged to periodically search their own addresses on major listing sites.2 months ago
Colorado is #1 in this state ranking
We’re #1 in the entire country for education. Number one! We sure are smart! We jumped from #3 last year to the top spot, ranking #3 in higher education and […]2 months ago
‘Macarena’ turns 30 | Tammy Oakland and Jenny D speak with Carla Vanessa from the ‘Macarena’
Denver — get ready for the ultimate dance party celebration as Carla Vanessa, the Macarena Girl from the Bayside Boys, comes to The Federal Theatre on Saturday, August 8, for […]2 months ago
Broncos Training Camp, Renaissance Fair’s final weekend, Colorado Day and more | What Up, Colorado
No shortage of fun things going on this weekend in Colorado! In addition to the many county fairs, here are some other events to check out! Denver Broncos Training Camp […]2 months ago
Forget the ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite — Salmonella is the stomach bug actually surging in Colorado
You’ve probably heard about the “explosive diarrhea parasite” making headlines across the country this summer. That’s cyclosporiasis, and yes, it’s in Colorado too. But the stomach bug that should actually […]2 months ago
Aurora Reservoir Swim Beach Closed Because Bacteria Decided to Move In
Because nothing says “summer fun” quite like a water quality advisory. If you had a trip to Aurora Reservoir’s swim beach on your calendar, you might want to pencil in […]2 months ago
Thousands of Colorado drivers get speeding tickets at this Longmont intersection. 95% of them are heading east.
Thousands of drivers have been ticketed at the intersection of Ken Pratt Boulevard and Main Street this year2 months ago
Colorado turns 150 this weekend — help set world record with coffee and donuts on Pikes Peak
Colorado is turning 150 years old on Saturday, August 1, and the Centennial State — which, yes, is now technically the Sesquicentennial State, but nobody’s updating the nickname — is […]2 months ago
Why Does I-25 Northbound Play That Annoying Lane-Dropping Game Near County Line Road?
Dave from Castle Rock, we feel you. We really, really do.2 months ago
Denver Broncos half-price ticket sale starts Tuesday — here’s what to know
As the Denver Broncos get ready to open training camp on Tuesday, the team’s annual half-price ticket sale makes its return, giving fans a chance to lock in some of […]2 months ago
Penley Fire near Sedalia forces evacuations as crews battle blaze in Douglas County
A wildfire west of Sedalia has forced mandatory evacuations in Douglas County after first being reported Sunday evening. The fire, now being called the Penley Fire, is located west of […]2 months ago
The World’s Largest Steam Locomotive Is Coming to Colorado and Yes, It’s Worth the Drive
ig Boy No. 4014 is heading home, and it's making some Colorado stops along the way2 months ago
Deputies Respond to Break-In in Roxborough — Suspects Are Two Very Nosy Bear Cubs
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. — When Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputies got a call about a break-in at a Roxborough home, they probably weren’t expecting the suspects to weigh about 40 […]2 months ago
42,000 Pounds of Free Potatoes Are Yours for the Taking in Denver This Morning
Denver, you have officially run out of excuses for an empty pantry. We Don’t Waste, the Denver-based food recovery nonprofit that does exactly what its name says, is throwing what […]2 months ago
Colorado’s ‘1Up Arcade Bar’ begins construction after closing Denver location
The famous 1Up Arcade Bar closed it’s Denver location on Blake Street after 15 years, but they have announced that they’ll be making the move to the Belmar Shopping District […]2 months ago
A live orchestra will perform the ‘Love Actually’ soundtrack while you watch the movie in Denver this December
It is July. It is 100 degrees. And we are here to tell you that “Love Actually” is coming to Denver in December with a live orchestra, because apparently this […]2 months ago
Jack Skellington to take over Gaylord Rockies’ ICE! this holiday season
I am not exaggerating when I say this feels personally made for me: “The Nightmare Before Christmas” is coming to Gaylord Rockies in the form of a massive frozen holiday […]2 months ago
Well, There Goes Our Summer: Beach Boys Cancel Colorado State Fair Show
"The Beach Boys will be taking a short break to recharge before getting back on the road in September," the fair said in a statement.2 months ago
Blucifer’s First Rodeo Is the Denver Music Festival South Broadway Has Been Waiting For
259 local acts, 39 venues, and one very good reason to skip driving this weekend Denver already has a demonic blue horse with glowing red eyes guarding its airport. Now […]2 months ago
Colorado bear trapped in SUV honks horn all night long
Honk if you are a bear. A bear got trapped in an SUV in Gold Hill, CO and honked the horn all night long trying to get out. Somehow, the […]2 months ago
Denver getting 5 new dog day care locations
Nothing more stressful for dog parents out there than worrying about where to house their pets when being out for the day or being on vacation, and soon Denver will […]2 months ago
Top 5 Colorado Diners
I need to get something off my chest: I am a diner person. I don’t need a “deconstructed eggs Benedict with a saffron-infused hollandaise reduction served on a reclaimed barn-wood […]2 months ago
Denver ranks among most unsafe vacation cities in America
If you’ve ever parked your car on a Denver street and returned to find the window smashed and your backpack gone, congratulations: You are a data point. Denver has been […]2 months ago
Denver International is the second-best airport in America at not losing your stuff, study finds
For a city whose airport is best known for a demonic horse, a conspiracy-theory-inducing baggage tunnel and being roughly 45 minutes from everything, DIA just quietly picked up one of […]2 months ago
The QB who started Denver’s AFC Championship Game is now doing a meet-and-greet at Panda Express
In a city that watched Jarrett Stidham start the biggest game at Empower Field at Mile High in nearly a decade and produce exactly seven points, the Broncos’ backup quarterback […]2 months ago
Cheesman Park Art Fest, downtown Littleton celebration and Arapahoe County Fair | What’s Up, Colorado
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? From drone shows to art festivals to full-on fair fun, Colorado has plenty going on! Downtown Littleton Celebration Downtown Littleton is going […]2 months ago
Colorado Just Made Recycling Free — And Honestly, It’s About Time
Colorado's Department of Public Health and Environment has launched the Producer Responsibility Program2 months ago
Is Aldi Finally Coming for Northern Denver?
If you’ve ever driven up I-25 north of Denver and thought, “man, this corridor could really use a cheap place to grab two-buck pasta and surprisingly decent wine,” you’re apparently […]2 months ago
Colorado’s road rage problem is getting worse
A new report from ConsumerAffairs ranks Colorado among the worst states in the country for road rage. If you’ve ever white-knuckled it on I-25, this won’t surprise you. The state […]2 months ago
WWE ‘Friday Night SmackDown’ returning to Colorado
The last time WWE held an event in Colorado it was “Friday Night Smackdown” back in November of 2025. Now WWE announced that they’re returning to Ball Arena on October […]2 months ago
Bass Pro Shops opens its newest Colorado store this week with a crystal mill, indoor trout stream and Broncos Super Bowl trophies
If you’ve ever wanted to stand inside a recreation of Colorado’s Crystal Mill while a 70-pound blue catfish swims beneath you and a mountain lion stalks a ponderosa pine overhead, […]2 months ago
Somehow a man stole $65,000 in change from Coinstar machines across Colorado
This has to be a Netflix documentary at some point… There are heists, and then there is whatever Richard Pena did. A Las Vegas man has been sentenced to up […]2 months ago
More than three out of four Coloradans worry they can’t afford to live here anymore
A lot of people around the country are wondering when gas and groceries got so expensive, but people in Colorado just want to know when our whole state got so […]2 months ago
Avengers: Doomsday trailer is here
Avengers: Doomsday, the next epic in the Marvel Comic Universe, is quickly approaching and a new trailer just dropped for fans to skim for clues. Avengers: Doomsday is set to […]2 months ago
5K on the Runway comes to Denver International Airport
Because apparently the concourse walk wasn’t enough cardio for you. If you’ve ever sprinted through Denver International Airport desperately trying to catch a connecting flight to wherever, you already know […]2 months ago
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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months ago
Naked man arrested for surfing 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months ago
Butterfly Pavilion allows patrons to hold tarantulas 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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.2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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.2 months 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 […]2 months 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.2 months 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 […]2 months 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.2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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: […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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. […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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’ […]2 months 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. […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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. […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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.2 months 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 […]2 months 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. […]2 months 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 […]2 months 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 […]3 months 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 […]3 months 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 […]3 months 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.3 months 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 […]3 months 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 […]3 months 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 […]3 months ago
