Dry January is a time when many drinkers choose to rest their livers and focus on their health. But that doesn’t mean sacrificing fun, according to local Steve Schneiter. Schneiter is the founder of the Denver Microbrew Tour, which has taken drinkers on walking tours of some of the city’s hottest brewery districts – samples … Read more
A pair of gun-rights groups have filed a lawsuit against Colorado Gov. Jared Polis to block enforcement of a new state law banning so-called “ghost guns,” in the latest legal challenge of a slew of new firearms reform measures. The suit was filed in federal court Monday, when some provisions of the law took effect, … Read more
The world’s first legal sale of recreational marijuana happened in Denver on Jan. 1, 2014. In fact, it happened twice. Mason Tvert was managing the onslaught of media that descended on the Mile High City to witness the historic moment, set in motion by the successful legalization campaign he’d led. So many camera crews and … Read more
A new AI tool can read college essays — and it has the potential to change the way admissions is run at colleges and universities nationwide. University of Colorado Boulder researchers developed AI tools that can read college admissions essays and identify the presence of certain character traits without showing bias toward applicants from certain … Read more
A Colorado Republican lawmaker is asking a state judge to block a new tax credit increase from taking effect because, he alleges, the state House’s speaker violated constitutional procedure during last month’s special session on property taxes and other relief. Rep. Scott Bottoms, of Colorado Springs, filed the suit in Denver District Court Thursday against … Read more
Colorado’s March 5 presidential primaries — the state’s first formal foray into the 2024 election — are firming up, and the competition isn’t as simple as incumbent-versus-challenger. As it stood Friday, voters who mark Democratic ballots will have their pick of eight candidates and a no-preference option. The Republican ballot will have at least six … Read more
The right two lanes on westbound Interstate 70 are closed for emergency road work, officials announced Friday afternoon. The interstate lanes are closed between Colorado 470 and Morrison Road as crews work to repair a deep pothole, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation on X. Motorists should expect delays in the area, and there is … Read more
The storied building at 1920 Market St. in Downtown Denver will start a new chapter with the New Year. The space, which served as home base for the cast of “Real World Denver” nearly two decades ago, will soon debut as Riot House, a restaurant and club specializing in DJ dance parties and bottle service. … Read more
COLORADO — Congresswoman Lauren Boebert announced Wednesday she will seek the 2024 Republican nomination to represent Colorado’s 4th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. Congresswoman Boebert released a video on Facebook addressing her decision and issued the following statement: “My mission has always been and will always be to defend our freedoms … Read more
Two of Denver’s favorite pizza places are heading west for a pepperoni showdown. Both Blue Pan Pizza (which specializes in Detroit-style pies) and Fat Sully’s (known for its gargantuan New York-style pizzas) opened new locations recently in Golden. Golden “is growing into a top Colorado destination — for outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts and the Colorado culinary … Read more
