It’s the Friday before election day and these races are heating up. Or are they? Low voter turnout for mail-in... more

Short-term rentals — like AirBnB or VRBO — may be controversial, but after a pandemic downturn, they’re back and more... more

Can you stand the heat? It takes a lot of gastrointestinal fortitude to taste test dozens of local hot sauces,... more

It’s Tuesday, and we’re digging into all the local stories that matter this week. First up, the beloved Japanese restaurant... more

During this school year alone, East High School has been the site of swattings, violent threats, and multiple shootings —... more

This year alone there have been two shootings at East High School, prompting mass student walkouts, renewed calls for gun... more

Between the mayor’s race and the Park Hill Golf Course, our ballots for the April 4 election are jam-packed! But... more

Christie Buchele is one of Denver’s hardest working comedians, but her new one-woman show, “Lost & Found,” isn’t about the... more

It’s Tuesday and we’re talking about the big stories around Denver this week. The Park Hill Golf Course saga gets... more

Images of our Wild West past often evoke the work of men: miners, railroad titans, fur trappers, cowboys, and land... more

Robert Treta is the owner of Treta Design and Build Inc., a contracting company, and he wants to be mayor.... more

Debbie Ortega is currently an at-large representative on City Council. She has served on council and worked in local government... more

It’s Friday and we’re talking about the local stories that mattered this week — which of course involves the mayor’s... more

Ever since that day last December, when the South Park guys announced that Casa Bonita would be re-opening this May,... more

Twelve-term congresswoman Pat Schroeder passed away this week at the age of 82, leaving behind an important legacy that changed... more

It’s Tuesday, and we’re taking a look at the stories that matter to Denverites this week. Obviously that means Casa... more

Denver is the Mile High City. Literally, that means we are one mile closer to the sun and that much... more

Terrance Roberts is a former gang member-turned-Park Hill community and civil rights activist. He sits down with host Bree Davies... more

Kwame Spearman is on leave from his job as CEO of Tattered Cover, which is also co-owns, and he wants... more

It’s Friday and we’re rounding up the stories that caught our eyes — and noses — this week. Producer Paul... more

Of all the dinosaurs, we Coloradans have a special connection to the Stegosaurus. So much so that in February, state... more

The Republican Party of Colorado is in tough shape. They’ve been on a major losing streak since Cory Gardner was... more

The 95th Academy Awards will be presented this Sunday in Los Angeles, and at least a couple Coloradans are up... more

Between the high price of natural gas and the push for green energy, conservatives in Colorado have in the last... more

James Walsh is a professor of political science and labor history at CU Denver, and he wants to be mayor.... more

Kelly Brough served as president and CEO of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce and chief of staff for then-mayor... more

It’s Friday, and we’re rounding up all the local stories that mattered this week. At the top of that list:... more

When Politico published its rules for surviving Washington DC, it got us thinking: What are the essential rules for surviving... more

Xcel Energy posted $1.7 billion in profits in 2022, yet many Coloradans have seen their energy bills double and in... more

After months of research and planning, Colorado Democrats introduced a big package of gun reform laws last week that tackle... more

The City and County of Denver recently joined cities across the country in banning TikTok from all government devices —... more

Mike Johnston served in the state senate for eight years, ran for governor and the U.S. Senate, and most recently... more

Chris Hansen is a trained engineer and state senator who has represented Denver for the past six years, and he... more

It’s Friday and we’re digging into all the local stories that mattered this week. First, more Mayoral Madness because the... more

Craft breweries can be as intimidating as they are plentiful. But there’s lots to enjoy in the local brewery scene... more

The new podcast “Alphabet Boys” is making waves across the country with revelations about how the FBI used an undercover... more

A series of mysterious incidents in late December forced the Suncor refinery in Commerce City to shut down for weeks.... more

Thomas Wolf is an investment banker who has worked for JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, and Crewe Capital, and... more

Trinidad Rodriguez is an investment banker who’s served on the board of the Denver Housing Authority and as policy advisor... more

It's Friday and we're rounding up all the stories that mattered to Denverites this week. First, TikTok: is it a... more

When Courtney and Nicole Mallery were thinking about buying a ranch on the Eastern Plains, other Black people in Denver... more

Colorado has banned rent control since 1981. But with the cost of housing on the rise across the state, including... more

It’s Valentine’s Day, so we’re surveying the dining scene with Westword’s food editor Molly Martin and editor-in-chief Patty Calhoun. First,... more

In the wake of Brown v. Board of Education, Denver Public Schools created a de facto segregation that was so... more

Ean Thomas Tafoya is an environmental justice advocate and community organizer with 20 years of experience working with and within... more

Lisa Calderón is the executive director of Emerge Colorado, previously served as chief of staff for City Councilwoman Candi CdeBaca,... more

It’s Friday and we’re digging deep into all the local stories that mattered this week. First, the mayor’s race isn’t... more

Nearly three years of a global pandemic have done a number on downtown Denver — high vacancy rates, shuttering businesses,... more

When you pay $80 for an Uber to the airport, how much of that fare goes to the driver? A... more

It’s Tuesday and we’re breaking down the big stories of the week so far: The mayor’s race is heating up,... more

It’s Black History Month, and we’re thinking about the people and experiences that have been foundational to this place. Much... more

Renate Behrens worked as a caretaker in Germany before moving to Colorado to get married, and she wants to be... more

Leslie Herod is a state representative serving parts of Denver, and she wants to be Denver’s next mayor. Host Bree... more

It’s Friday and we’re talking about the stories we couldn’t stop thinking about this week. Host Bree Davies is joined... more

We’ve tackled breakfast burritos. We’ve eaten our way through Denver’s donut scene. We’ve chowed down on fried chicken and compared... more

If you’ve been in Denver for a while, you’ve seen the work of internationally renowned artist Anthony Garcia. Born n’... more

Do you have what it takes to be “entertainer (wet)” — aka, a cliff diver at Casa Bonita? The South... more

For the first time in his now five years as governor, Jared Polis is focusing on housing. Whether its an... more

It’s Friday and we’re rounding up the stories that caught our eye this week. Producer Paul Karolyi and host Bree... more

They say that necessity is the mother of invention. And boy, do we in the West really need to figure... more

On our hunt for Denver’s best street tacos, we stumbled on a story we had to share: After decades working in... more

It’s Tuesday and we’ve got everything you need to know about the local stories Denverites are talking about: Meth residue... more

For almost 100 years, the Park Hill neighborhood has featured an 18-hole golf course. But then a major developer, Westside... more

It’s Friday and that means we’re looking back at the local stories that mattered this week. Producer Paul Karolyi and... more

Once upon a time, New Belgium Brewing ruled the craft brew scene in Colorado, and Fat Tire was its flagship... more

Mayoral hopefuls are rolling out their strategies to tackle public safety and homelessness, and others have set social media abuzz... more

The National Western Stock Show has been an annual attraction in Denver since 1906, bringing cowboys, cowgirls, farmers, ranchers, and... more

It’s Friday! And we’re looking back at the news of the week with one of our favorite returning guests —... more

Grocery prices are through the roof, but gas is under $3 a gallon. The housing market in Denver finally seems... more

“Given the city’s strained resources, the expansion of recycling and compost service next year will be a significant burden that... more

It’s Tuesday and we’re bringing you a midweek roundup of news across the metro area: As migrants and asylum seekers... more

The Denver Broncos opened their 2022-23 season with Mile High expectations. A new ownership group led by deep-pocketed Walmart heirs... more

It’s Friday and we’re back in studio rounding up the news of the week! The legislative session kicks off Monday,... more

Next time you find yourself in LoDo or wandering around near Union Station, look down. Just below the streets of... more

We’re catching you up on all the top stories of the week so far: The Broncos went from bad to... more

We can’t predict Denver’s future, but — what if we could get some guidance from the universe on how our... more

Programming Note: We’re taking some time off around the new year. We’ll be back with new episodes starting on January... more

Weed. It’s been legal for 10 years, and it feels more fraught than ever. All this week on City Cast... more

2022, what a year, am I right? Lots of ups, lots of downs. And we made it. All this week... more

As the days tick down to the new year, we’re looking back at 2022. All this week on City Cast... more

Host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi are counting down the top five stories in Denver in 2022. Today’s episode... more

Just as we were setting our away messages and logging off for the holiday season, Denver got the biggest news... more

Denver is about to put another interesting year on the books. Depending on how you look at it, we celebrated... more

Tonight marks the fourth night of Hanukkah, and it’s time to settle the age-old question: who makes the best latke... more

As we longingly wait for snow to blanket the Mile High in time for the holidays, there’s always the mountains... more

Or does parking have a Denver problem? It’s an age-old question that’s become particularly controversial lately, with increasing concerns over... more

This weekend, we’re excited to share the first episode from the new season of Laws of Notion, the podcast produced... more

The cost of groceries is too damn high! And it could be going even higher, based on the reporting from... more

An astounding 85% of all pizza cheese is supplied by the Denver-based company Leprino Foods, which is controlled by one... more

In a highly controversial vote two years ago, Coloradans narrowly approved a proposal to reintroduce wolves to the state. But... more

While Colorado Springs is still dealing with the aftermath of the Club Q shooting, there’s something else that’s clung to... more

The alleged shooter who opened fire inside Club Q last month, killing five people, had prior run-ins with law enforcement,... more

It’s another Friday news roundup! This week, podcaster and cannabis expert Ann Marie Awad joins producer Paul Karolyi and host... more

Ten years after Lakewood baker Jack Phillips refused to bake a cake for a gay wedding, a similar case went... more

Denver lost so many restaurants to the pandemic — RIP Racines, To The Wind, Tables, Piatti, etc. — but there... more

Sure, Denverites love the Parade of Lights and the tree lighting at Union Station. But what else is there to... more

The Denver Post published a blockbuster three-part investigation last week, unveiling the spokes of an international criminal conspiracy with Denver... more

What does it mean to have a safe space? We tackle that question from two different directions in this week’s... more

The Libertarian Party celebrates its 51st birthday next week — that’s 51 years pushing a fiscally conservative, socially liberal agenda.... more

With no fewer than 20 declared candidates, the race to be Denver’s next mayor seems to be getting more crowded... more

It’s a milestone year for Su Teatro, the 50-year-old Westside institution and third-oldest Chicano theater in the country. They’re also... more

Whether you’re celebrating Cyber Monday today or thinking about a wardrobe refresh for the new year, it’s time to talk... more

It’s been a difficult week in Colorado, as the nation reels from yet another mass shooting — this time apparently... more

Everyone knows Denver’s got a housing shortage — but so many proposed fixes seem too expensive, too controversial, or just... more

Shortly before midnight on Saturday, November 19, a 22-year-old armed with a semi-automatic weapon entered one of Colorado Springs’ few... more

When city officials threatened to shut down yet another hip-hop club late last week — this time Roo-Bar Lounge at... more

With enrollment declining across Denver Public Schools and funding as scarce as ever, Superintendent Alex Marrero has thrust the highly... more

How long would you wait in line for a killer mimosa and huevos rancheros? What about a great bloody mary... more

The holidays are right around the corner. Wouldn’t it be fun if you could add a little something extra to... more

“The Holly” debuted at the Denver Film Festival earlier this month and caught a lot of local attention. Based on... more

Election day might be over, but Colorado’s still reckoning with some big decisions voters made this midterm, annnnd we have... more

Like so many other Coloradans, we are watching with bated breath as the race for Colorado’s Congressional District 3 goes... more

Are the baristas at Thump really rude, or is there more going on with Denver’s coffee scene than we realized?... more

The midterm elections were tight across the country, but the Democrats held their ground in Colorado, with Governor Jared Polis... more

When “How to Build a Sex Room” premiered on Netflix in July, it took the home renovation reality show formula... more

As the weather changes and we turn toward our favorite snowy outdoor activities, camping is often left out of the... more

It’s the Friday before Election Day, and all through the state, every political creature is stirring — donkey, elephant, and... more

Between David Byrne’s “Theater of the Mind” and Immersive Dalí, the hottest trend in Denver art is the immersive experience.... more

As usual, there’s a lot on the Denver ballot this year. We’re voting on everything from library funding to expanding... more

It’s no secret: Colorado loves the Grateful Dead… and all the jam bands that formed in the shadow of the... more

A search for clues at Lakeside Amusement Park. A clandestine meeting at Union Station. A round of putt-putt through an... more

Ladies and gentlemen, it's the Halloweekend! So we invited the biggest Halloween freak we could find — host Bree Davies’... more

With the November 8 midterms just around the corner, some voters are feeling anxious about election security. And others are... more

“If we do not stand up when they go to steal the election, our country is over. It’s over.” That’s... more

It’s that time of the year again, when Spirit Halloween pop-ups fill all the empty box stores around Denver, hawking... more

With Denver’s minimum wage set to go up on January 1, we have got our eyes locked on the local... more

This weekend, we’re proud to present an episode from our friends at History Colorado and their podcast “Lost Highways: Tales... more

Two things seem to be in short supply around Denver these days: water and touchdowns. After signing superstar quarterback Russell... more

The future of the neighborhood liquor store is at stake in next month’s election, at least if you listen to... more

Larimer Square has for decades been a draw for tourists, a nightlife destination, and a place to get a fancy... more

When Pepsi broke ground last month on a massive, new bottling plant out by DIA, PepsiCo Beverages president of North... more

Local historian Phil Goodstein is an… interesting Denverite. On one hand, he has done more than anyone to document our... more

Denver was abuzz this week with two big celebs in town to mark major milestones: First, Blink-182 lead singer Mark... more

Summer, spring, winter, fall… every season is coffee season! It’s no secret, Denver has an excellent selection of coffee shops... more

The 1864 Sand Creek Massacre was one of the most horrific moments in Colorado history — hundreds of Cheyenne and... more

World-renowned art-rock icon David Byrne is not from Denver. So we were as surprised as anyone when he announced that... more

Incumbent governor Jared Polis is polling way up on his Republican challenger Heidi Ganahl, so she’s looking to gain traction... more

The streets of Denver are already awash in crisp American lagers, hazy New England IPAs, ultra-tart fruited sours, and the... more

Fall is here and the chiles are roasting — but at The Original Chubby’s Burger Drive Inn, it’s always green... more

Fall is in the air… and by that, we mean the air is filled with the tantalizing aroma of roasting... more

A Proud Boy spotted at a Northside supermarket. Local elected officials and law enforcement found on a leaked Oath Keepers... more

The epic conclusion of Pizza Week is here! With our host Bree Davies out with COVID, it’s up to producer... more

Welcome to Pizza Week: Day 3! What is the deal with all these local pizza parlors offering honey for your crust?... more

Pizza Week continues! Our producer Paul Karolyi is a certified pizza obsessive, searching low and Mile High for the most... more

Welcome to City Cast Denver’s Pizza Week! We’re kicking off our week-long celebration of (and descent into madness through) Denver’s... more

On June 10, 2020, Isabella Thallas was out for a walk in the Ballpark neighborhood with her boyfriend Darian Simon... more

Has Houston been so good at tackling its homelessness problem that Denver can take a page from its playbook? Last... more

Much of who and what has been depicted as Colorado history paints a picture that is not very diverse, let... more

Fall officially begins this Thursday, September 22. But what makes fall in Colorado so special? How do we celebrate the... more

It’s election season and there’s some big ticket races going down in Colorado. But the one to watch? Congressional District... more

On June 11, 22-year-old Christian Glass called 911. His car had gotten stuck just outside of Silver Plume and he... more

Earlier this week, Bree sat down for an emotional conversation about walking with Jonathon Stalls, the man behind the wildly... more

The summer of the e-bike is over. Thousands of Denverites are now happily zipping around on these climate-friendly fun machines,... more

We talk about transit a lot — but how often do we talk about, well, walking? The pedestrian experience is... more

From the conspiracy theories to the seemingly endless construction, there’s never been a shortage of issues at Denver International Airport.... more

Japanese food has always been a deeply personal obsession for local author Gil Asakawa. He grew up in Japan and... more

It’s the end of an era for Denver — Rocky’s Autos has closed its doors for good after 40 years.... more

Denver’s minimum wage is going up to $17.29 starting in January, and with restaurants already on the brink, Denverites can.... more

Denver has a trash problem. And so far, efforts to improve recycling and composting rates have fallen far short of... more

Denver’s Chief of Police Paul Pazen is retiring. After 28 years on the force, Chief Pazen was appointed to the... more

For the entire month of August, public transportation was completely, utterly FREE. The no-cost ride effort was in part meant... more

Labor Day weekend is upon us! We put our heads together and came up with our favorite places around Colorado... more

There’s a new space race on, and getting back to the moon or Mars is only part of the fun.... more

When the very first Chipotle opened on E. Evans Ave. in 1993, hungry DU students fueled the restaurant to world... more

There’s no faster route to a bad day than having your car towed. And especially in the last few years,... more

Ever since Denver Water was founded in 1918, the agency has demonstrated enviable foresight, building out a massive infrastructure across... more

On July 17, Denver police shot into a crowd of hungry club-goers waiting for a bite to eat around let-out... more

Could it be true? Could Colorado really be working toward our climate goals… and actually stop widening our highways? According... more

The secret is out: Denver is an awesome place to live. But in the past 15 years, that’s led to... more

When the Denver Broncos open their regular season on September 12 against the Seattle Seahawks, they’ll look completely different than... more