Starting on June 17, Denverites registering a phone number might get a new area code: 983. Yes, it can spell... more

Denver City Council voted last week to ban the concealed carry of guns in city buildings and parks, with the... more

The Stan Kroenke-owned Colorado Avalanche are tearing up the NHL playoffs, but the billionaire tycoon still won’t make a deal... more

When we heard about a new bar opening in downtown Denver themed after the city of Pueblo, we were skeptical,... more

When Styler Rising opened Metamorphosis Fitness in 2015, they focused on creating a place that embraced exercise, strength, and transformation.... more

In the waning hours of their 2022 legislative session, the Colorado General Assembly finally reached a compromise on a bill... more

Move over Greta Thunberg, Colorado’s got its own wunderkind climate champion. Her name is Madhvi Chittoor. She’s 11-years-old, and she... more

It has been ten years since Denver enacted an urban camping ban, providing the legal basis for what many housing... more

Ten years ago this week, Denver leaders signed an urban camping ban into law. Since then, folks across the city... more

On April 27, Gary Arellano was shot and killed in La Alma-Lincoln Park. The city’s response? Fence off the park... more

Earlier this year, North High School teacher Tim Hernández came on the show to talk about his experience teaching in... more

It’s our producer Xandra’s last hurrah in Denver before she heads off to Philadelphia. So we had to ask: What‘s... more

Denver is sooooo bad at recycling and composting. In fact, our diversion rate — the amount of waste we divert... more

We’ve brought you a burger crawl, a breakfast burrito battle, and a fried chicken chowdown. Now, we’re tackling something sickly... more

Jen Korte likes to throw big parties. She also doesn’t really drink that much. But as a musician, Korte has... more

The U.S. Supreme Court is planning to overturn Roe v. Wade, the 50-year-old decision guaranteeing federal protection of Americans’ right... more

Denver Public Library’s Central Branch is one of the city’s most beautiful, iconic structures, with a design by world-renowned architect... more

Everyone agrees that the synthetic opioid fentanyl has become a serious threat to the health and well-being of Coloradans —... more

It’s Friday and we’re talking politics. Specifically, we’re talking politicians — this week, some Colorado legislators were up to no... more

Two years ago, producer Paul Karolyi and his wife, Megan, reviewed local iconic pizza joint Beau Jo’s for their show,... more

As Denver continues to grow and change, there’s a constant conversation happening about our identity. Who are we as a... more

You know the movie “Dodgeball”? The one where Vince Vaughn saves his neighborhood gym by bringing together a team of... more

With one week left in the NHL’s regular season, the Colorado Avalanche are sitting pretty at the top of the... more

It’s the City Cast Denver green and mean Earth Day special! Producers Paul Karolyi, Xandra McMahon, and Lizzie Goldsmith are... more

She dazzled the judges all season with her Victorian baby doll style, and now Denver’s own Willow Pill has made... more

Could you imagine a better way to spend 420 than a sweet hang at Denver’s first-ever, smoke-friendly public weed consumption... more

When the news dropped a few weeks ago that 30,000 hippies are likely to descend on Colorado this summer for... more

Denver’s brown cloud is in the news… again. And it doesn’t seem to be getting better. In fact, in a... more

In less than a year, Denverites will start casting their votes for the next mayor of our city. It may... more

Since 1987, FashioNation has been outfitting Denver’s goths, punks, ravers, and fest-goers with wild streetwear and the latest in counterculture... more

For Denver cyclist Marcus Robinson, biking equals freedom. It’s a chance to experience new things and reach places he’s never... more

We got a crap-ton of super interesting voicemails about our story on 1800 S. Broadway, the once and future weed... more

Ever since the killing of Elijah McClain in 2019, the Aurora Police Department has been mired in turmoil. Now, the... more

If you haven’t heard part one of our look at 1800 S. Broadway and the dawn of public weed consumption... more

Ever since Coloradans started taking the prospect of legal weed seriously, stoners have wanted a place to partake in public.... more

Daylight Saving Time. Love it or hate it, it’s part of our lives… but if a new law passes in... more

Janae Burris used to fudge the numbers when people asked how long she’s been doing stand-up comedy. “I kind of... more

It might be a false spring, but can you blame us for letting a little nice weather get us excited... more

“There is no accurate picture” of how many indigenous people have been murdered or gone missing in Colorado, according to... more

Union Station is a mess. At least that’s what news outlets keep saying about the transit hub and fancy downtown... more

News broke last week that local music non-profit Youth on Record was buying a stake in the Underground Music Showcase,... more

The push to unionize Starbucks workers started in Buffalo, New York, with one small group of baristas stepping forward to... more

With fentanyl-related deaths spiking across Colorado, our elected officials have been debating new measures to better protect people from the... more

Too often there’s inherent bias at play when we think about who makes a good firefighter — strong, athletic… manly.... more

It’s Friday and we’re chatting about stories big and small in Denver this week, starting with Union Station — which... more

The painter Stevon Lucero was his own person through and through. He created his own style, which he called “metarealism,”... more

About an hour west of Denver is a place called Lincoln Hills, an outdoor recreation destination created especially for —... more

Lipgloss is one of the longest running indie club nights in the country — and it takes place every Friday evening,... more

Nearly 800 Coloradans have received aid-in-dying medication since voters approved a controversial law giving doctors that prescription option under certain... more

It’s Friday! And we’re looking back at two years in Denver since lockdown. What’s changed about the city for the... more

Almost 20 years ago, Erika Krouse took a job as a private investigator. Her first big case? A massive sexual... more

There was a time when food trucks were the hottest thing out there, and it seemed like every chef and... more

Denver Restaurant Week is the perfect occasion for a nice night out without breaking the bank. And that means Frank... more

It’s Denver Restaurant Week and we’re exploring all aspects of the dining scene. Today, John Hinman is a pastry chef... more

Denver Restaurant Week kicks off today! We’re talking Mile High culinary history, the cowtown stereotype we can’t seem to shake... more

The City of Denver has already paid out more than $3 million in settlements to people injured by the police... more

Until recently, Justin Murchison wasn’t really thinking about buying a home. He was more focused on paying down his credit... more

More than 1,000 homes were destroyed when the Marshall Fire ripped through Louisville, Superior and unincorporated Boulder County in late... more

In the summer of 2020, the mayor’s office joined forces with Colorado Village Collaborative to launch the Safe Outdoor Space... more

It’s the transportation quagmire of a generation: the RTD train to Boulder that never arrived. CPR transportation reporter Nathaniel Minor... more

Last May, we brought you the story of Shawn and Ben Johnson, a Sunnyside couple who wanted to build an... more

You know that spot on I-70 on the way into the mountains? That spot where it goes from three lanes... more

Search for the “best” schools in the Denver metro area, and you’re going to find your way to the Cherry... more

Lots of people move to Colorado to enjoy our mountains and sunshine, and that means that Denverites tend to be... more

Earlier this month, Texan transplants in Colorado were hit with some life-changing news: We’re getting a Buc-ees. So what's the... more

No, it’s not deja vu. The Supreme Court is going to hear yet another LGBTQ+ discrimination case out of Colorado.... more

Russia’s attack on Ukraine has been dominating the news over the last 48 hours, impacting Ukrainians at home and all... more

A frothy mix of supply chain issues has set two longtime collaborators on a collision course: Westminster’s aluminum can giant,... more

When Parker McMullen Bushman and her business partner, Crystal Egli, founded Inclusive Journeys, they were on a mission to bring... more

The overdose deaths of five people in Commerce City over the weekend were a harsh reminder that fentanyl, a synthetic... more

Denver has a unique relationship with the Olympics, that's for sure. But our friends on the other side of the... more

It’s time for another City Cast Denver food fight! This time, the crew chows down on fried chicken, and tries... more

“As we are all keenly aware, our community is experiencing a disturbing rise in crime,” said Mayor Michael Hancock on... more

The pandemic has created a “once-in-a-generation” opportunity to tackle Colorado’s housing crisis. At least, that’s according to our guest today,... more

Before comedian Josh Blue was headlining world tours and making Simon Cowell bust a gut on America’s Got Talent, he... more

Whether you’re spending the day in love with love or grumpy with the greeting card companies, this Valentine’s Day special... more

Even with Omicron slowly waning, Denverites are still not going downtown at a rate anywhere close to pre-pandemic levels. The... more

The King Soopers strike last month showed Coloradans what organized labor can accomplish to improve working conditions… but what about... more

There are so many people experiencing homelessness in Denver. And in some ways, Colorado’s problem is bigger than any other... more

One day in 1925, Kate Slaughterback and her adopted son Ernie were riding horses near Hudson, Colorado, when they were... more

In a private (and allegedly illegal) meeting last week, two conservative members of the Douglas County School Board issued Superintendent... more

The Denver Broncos — what a week. From news of the team officially being put up for sale to a... more

Billions of people all over the world celebrated the Lunar New Year on Tuesday, including here in Denver, where Mimi... more

Earlier this week, Mayor Hancock announced that he was letting Denver’s indoor mask mandate expire on Thursday. This means the... more

There is a special place in Denver with all the best old junk: shelves of antique tools, a ratty old... more

If you’ve visited Denver’s Downtown Aquarium recently, you probably noticed something fishy. According to numerous current and former employees, the... more

Too many neighborhoods in Denver lack access to fresh food. It’s an ongoing problem as the city continues to grow... more

Denver’s Phamaly Theatre Company doesn’t just accommodate theatre artists with disabilities, they welcome them and celebrate them — they are... more

Vail Resorts isn’t just the biggest ski resort operator in Colorado, it’s the biggest operator in all of North America.... more

The mass shooting across Denver and Lakewood last month led to the deaths of five people, many of whom were... more

Ten days after more than 8,000 grocery store workers across Denver walked out on strike, Kroger-owned King Soopers and the... more

For this week’s Friday news roundup, City Cast Denver host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi are joined by Westword... more

People have been moving to Denver since, well, Denver became Denver. And it’s no secret, this tension between longtime residents... more

Denverites are slowly returning to public buses, trains, and light rail, but ridership is still far below pre-pandemic levels. At... more

Welton St. Cafe has seen Five Points change — a lot. But unlike many other Black-owned businesses in the neighborhood,... more

This past Wednesday morning, after negotiations with their parent company fell apart, thousands of King Soopers workers across metro Denver... more

The Marshall Fire burned hundreds of homes and businesses in Colorado to the ground, leaving many of us to wonder:... more

State Sen. Brittany Pettersen has served the community of Lakewood for 10 years, leading legislative efforts to fix our broken... more

With a snowstorm bearing down on Denver last Wednesday evening, Denver Public Schools sent an email to families cancelling the... more

Early on in the pandemic, employees of grocery stores were deemed “essential” and “frontline workers.” But for many of them,... more

It’s Friday, which means the City Cast Denver crew is back for a roundtable discussion on all things Denver. Producers... more

Two years ago, thousands of Denverites took to the streets to protest the murder of George Floyd. Many politicians joined... more

What do Jay-Z, John Elway, Jeff Bezos, and Peyton Manning have in common? They’re all rumored to be interested in... more

It seems ironic that in a state that touts healthy lifestyles like hiking and biking and being outdoors, we have... more

Denver entered the new year under a dark cloud of tragedy. First, a man shot and killed 5 people last... more

The City Cast Denver team is taking some time off until the new year but we didn’t want to leave... more

The City Cast Denver team is taking some time off until the new year but we didn’t want to leave... more

The City Cast Denver team is taking some time off until the new year but we didn’t want to leave... more

The City Cast Denver team is taking some time off until the new year but we didn’t want to leave... more

The City Cast Denver team is taking some time off until the new year but we didn’t want to leave... more