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  • A Denver Sheriff deputy stands beside the glass door to Denver City Council chambers.
    Denver news

    Denver Sheriff deputy’s alleged assault of inmate in wheelchair leads to $325,000 settlement

    The same deputy was previously arrested in another assault of a person using a wheelchair.
    Kyle Harris
    Yesterday at 3:01 pm
  • Denver rent, housing and growth

    Denver YIMBYs float a major upzoning initiative for the ballot

    The proposal would rezone tens of thousands of properties, but it has a long way to go.
    Paolo Zialcita
    Yesterday at 2:53 pm
  • A woman in a black outfit with a large white collar stands in an opulent room of wood and patterned wallpaper as she looks into the camera.
    Politics

    Lisa Calderón is running to unseat Mayor Mike Johnston

    This is the third time the longtime justice advocate is running to be Denver’s mayor.
    Kyle Harris
    Yesterday at 7:57 am
  • An empty row of glass grocery freezer doors, with a row of carts stacked in front of it.
    Maps

    Where are Denver’s grocery store deserts?

    We mapped where it’s hardest to buy groceries.
    Paolo Zialcita
    Yesterday at 4:00 am
  • Denver news

    Monaco Parkway over Cherry Creek will fully close for several days this week

    The bridge over Cherry Creek will close during the day through Wednesday.
    Paolo Zialcita
    Feb. 02, 2026, 3:38 pm
  • Denver news

    Transportation advocates gave Denver mayor a ‘D’ rating. Here’s what he says

    Last year, 93 people were killed on Denver streets, a record high since 2013. 
    Paolo Zialcita
    Feb. 02, 2026, 4:00 am
  • Dozens of high schools students, most wearing red shirts or pants, cross Colfax. A brunette girl in the front holds a sign reading: "We are skipping our lessons to teach you one!"
    Denver news

    Friday protest had parents scrambling for child care, leaving some frustrated and others inspired

    More than 1,000 teachers, about 20 percent of the workforce, called out, forcing some schools to close and delaying others.
    Jenny Brundin
    Jan. 30, 2026, 6:29 pm
  • Denver news

    To strike, or not to strike? That was the question for Denver businesses

    Some closed their doors while others raised money amid calls for a “National Shutdown” protest against ICE.
    Kiara DeMare
    Jan. 30, 2026, 4:11 pm
  • Denver news

    Denver-area governments to offer clean energy incentives to electrify buildings 

    Residential incentives from the Denver Regional Council of Governments could start at $1,000, and some homeowners could get much more.
    Ishan Thakore
    Jan. 30, 2026, 11:09 am
  • Things to do in Denver

    Things to do in Denver this weekend, Jan. 30-Feb. 1

    Music, films and theater galore — plus some snow sports at the park.
    Outside Contributor
    Jan. 30, 2026, 4:00 am

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