Denver in 5 minutes: What you need to know today, Aug. 20
Before you go out and enjoy the perfect weather, catch up on all the Colorado news.
Economy
Employers across the state have added thousands of jobs, but the Colorado unemployment rate has risen. (DP)
But — good news — the metro Denver unemployment rate it down. (DBJ)
Crime
An Adams County man is going to prison for 36 years for his role in killing three people. (AP)
A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a struck by a car downtown last night. The driver is suspected to have been drunk. (9)
Sports
The Rockies rewarded incredibly patient (or stubborn) fans by coming back from a rain delay to beat the Cubs in the 11th inning. (DP)
The Broncos take on the 49ers today in their first pre-season home game. By our last count, they’ll play 134,631 quarterbacks. (Denverite)
Things to do
A board game bar opened today, and the Big Wonderful is throwing a tailgate party. (Denverite)
C’mon
A Denver dog park had to close because so many people weren’tĀ picking up after their pups. (7)

16th Street Mall continues slow roll toward reconstruction with a builder on board

Wealthier and whiter neighborhoods in Denver have higher vaccinations rates

Things to do in Denver this weekend without spreading the coronavirus, Jan. 22-24

Happy 150th birthday, Dr. Justina Ford! Here’s how to celebrate.

How Wonderbound has kept dancing through the pandemic

Denver law enforcement officials have left the group tasked with transforming Denver law enforcement

Things to do to avoid downtown on Inauguration Day

Are you one of the many Denverites walking your stress away?

Reasons we might be seeing more bald eagles in Denver: Rachel Carson, COVID-19, us


This year’s XicanIndie FilmFest at Su Teatro is now accepting submissions

No, you can’t openly carry a firearm in Denver, and other things you should know about the city’s gun laws

Denver’s new shared bike and scooter system is picking up steam. Here’s what we know.

Senator John Hickenlooper was gifted a “Cardboard Cory” Gardner

How local, state and federal authorities are planning for Inauguration Day in Denver

Some Cap Hill residents are bracing for right-wing riots, while others say next week won’t be worse than what they’ve seen on Colfax

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Less than 4 percent of Denverites have received an initial COVID-19 vaccine dose

Denver has given businesses and nonprofits $14 million in COVID-19 relief money
