Kevin Beaty

Visual journalist

kbeaty@denverite.com @kevinjbeaty @kevinjbeaty

Kevin is a multimedia artist who flung himself into the world of journalism. He likes using a camera and microphone to tell stories about workers, the environment, social justice and fascinating humans.

Steve Griffin raises his hand in Najja Shakir Al-Islam's classroom on the inaugural first day of school at Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy. Aug. 23, 2021.

An “HBCU-style” high school opens in far northeast Denver

People of color are centered in Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy's custom curriculum.

Denver maps show neighborhood changes, new (and sometimes empty) homes, and more from Census data

Here's a quantitative look at where demographics shifted, and which areas got the most housing.

A dripping Denver faucet. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

Englewood boil order likely due to a single broken water meter

The order was lifted on Friday.

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An emergency alert was sent out by the City of Englewood to people across the Denver metro on Aug. 4, indicating that E. Coli was detected in drinking water "in your area." It was very scary.

The City of Englewood says E.coli has been detected in a sample of its drinking water

Lots of people in the Denver metro area received the alert, whether they live in Englewood or not.

Xcel Energy crews are working overtime to replace tons of gas lines in Elyria Swansea. July 31, 2021.

Xcel Energy says 700 homes in Elyria Swansea should have gas again by Monday

People have been eating meals at taco trucks sent by the energy provider because they can't cook.

Community actiivst Poncho Espino speaks during a meeting of the National Western Center Citizens Advisory Committee in a NWC conference room in Elyria Swansea. July 22, 2021.

Officials hope the promise of neighborhood equity projects will help fund its new stock show arena

Activists in Elyria Swansea are still upset about a proposed $450 million bond package, arguing money isn't going where residents need it. Members of City Council are leery, too.