On July 15, Ma Kaing was shot and killed outside her home in the East Colfax neighborhood. The mother, restaurateur,... more

South Park, AKA the show that introduced the world to Casa Bonita, is celebrating 25 years on TV this week.... more

***This is the final episode in our four-part series on the future of psychedelics in Colorado. To get the rest... more

It’s only been six weeks since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and ripple effects are still being felt... more

Denver is home to many neighborhoods, cultures, and people. But lately, our host Bree Davies has been stuck on a... more

The journalist and community organizer Theo Wilson is fresh off a high-profile new gig, hosting his own show for the... more

For the first time in the history of legal weed, sales are falling. It’s an unthinkable turnaround for an industry... more

***This is the third episode of a four-part series on the future of psychedelics in Colorado. To hear the whole... more

It’s been all over the news: RTD is going FARE-FREE for the entire month of August! Our elected officials pushed... more

After our episode yesterday with Planterra CEO Darcey Macken, City Cast Denver’s resident vegetarian, producer Paul Karolyi, and “flexitarian” host... more

Plant-based protein is all the rage, with Beyond- and Impossible-branded products popping up in grocery stores and on fast food... more

Denver is a dog city, that’s for sure. But what happens when dogs run free at one of many informal... more

Cannabis has been legal in Colorado for close to a decade. In 2019, Denver decriminalized psilocybin. Soon, voters will be... more

There are many narratives about Denver — we’re a boom n’ bust town, we’re a weed town, we’re, well (in... more

Outdoor concerts are a staple of the Colorado experience, and this month, Levitt Pavilion Denver is celebrating five years of... more

It’s host Bree Davies’ Sweet 16 sober anniversary and she’s ready to celebrate! Because not-drinking can sound like a drag,... more

On Monday, Mayor Michael B. Hancock offered many thoughts and some interesting prospects for Denver’s future in his last State... more

Psilocybin, AKA magic mushrooms — maybe you’ve heard of ‘em? Or, you know, tried them for yourself? Because here in... more

What happens when an anti-gang activist shoots someone at his own peace rally? For Terrance Roberts of Northeast Park Hill,... more

In “The Guide,” Colorado author Peter Heller weaves a suspenseful tale centered on Jack, a young wilderness and fishing guide... more

Jenny Shank grew up in southeast Denver, but when it was time for school, she was bused all over the... more

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

Colorado isn’t usually the first state people think of when it comes to barbecue. But it turns out, we have... more

***UPDATE (7/8/22): Since we published this episode this morning, we received a clarification from a Meow Wolf representative. She wrote... more

All it takes is one rush-hour morning to see that Denverites love their cars. Some city officials think having more... more

It’s been said that Colorado has everything… except a beach. But ever since 1979, Water World has filled that ocean-sized... more

Like many American cities, Denver and its adjoining suburbs have had moments defined by malls. From Cinderella City to Villa... more

What an up and down week it was in Denver. Elections officials were counting primary votes (some had to be... more

***Due to a technical error, some subscribers downloaded a mostly silent, 1.75 hour long version of this episode. This is... more

The long Fourth of July weekend is upon us, and producer Paul Karolyi hasn’t planned anything — let alone an... more

Nathan MacKinnon, Gabriel Landeskog, Valeri Nichushkin, Cale Makar, Devon Toews: These difficult-to-spell names will be etched onto the Stanley Cup... more

Five Points is rooted in Denver’s Black history and culture, with monuments to the swinging jazz age and soul food... more

It’s Friday, and we’re still deep in this Colorado primary conversation. But today, we’re talking about the craziness on the... more

The Democratic primary for House District 6 in central Denver is a hot one, with unprecedented amounts of money flowing... more

Is the race for the House District 6 seat the most interesting primary in Colorado? It’s certainly among the most... more

Denver has always been home to revolutionary movements — Chicano civil rights, disability justice, and the fight for LGBTQ+ equality... more

As of this year, Juneteenth is officially a state holiday in Colorado — but Denver’s Black community has been recognizing... more

After years of low test scores, concerns of gang activity, and accusations of discrimination against Spanish-speaking students, a new state-mandated... more

It’s prime outdoor-dining season in Denver. But what, exactly, makes a good patio? Today on the show, host Bree Davies... more

Ten years ago, Tom Sullivan lost his son Alex in the Aurora theater shooting. It was a tragedy that sparked... more

Do we really need the moisture? Or is that just something Denverites like to say? Recently, local news has been... more

Ask any Denverite, and they’ll tell you: Everything here is getting more expensive, especially housing. So we’re digging into two... more

For 13 years, the Black Actors Guild created and performed some of the most provocative and entertaining plays in Denver.... more

It’s outdoor swimming pool season! But Denver Parks and Rec has a shortened operating schedule and Colorado is facing a... more

Denver Public Schools let out for the summer last week, which means DPS superintendent Dr. Alex Marrero now has one... more

It’s no secret that Denver’s housing market is nuts. But when we sit down to talk about the causes and... more

Summer’s (almost) officially here, and we’re here for it! Today on the show, Producer Paul Karolyi is joined by Newsletter... more

If I-70 had a mayor, it would be Alejandro Brown. He started the I-70 Things Instagram account a few years... more

Drag has come a long way in the past century — and more recently, thanks to shows like RuPaul’s Drag... more

Way back in 2018, the theater wizards behind Control Group Productions started dreaming about what it might feel like to... more

It’s no secret — Denver’s a car-centric place. But it doesn’t have to be! Today on the show, we’re bringing... more

During World War II, the U.S. government incarcerated more than 10,000 Americans of Japanese descent at a concentration camp smack... more

If there’s anything constant about Denver, it’s change. Recently, Host Bree Davies was driving down Colfax and noticed that a... more

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