Listen: Denver Police has a contract with Flock for drone first responders
The company’s surveillance cameras have drawn civil rights concerns.
Listen: Denver jails are missing nearly a third of their staff. What went wrong?
The understaffing is putting deputies, civilian staff and inmates in danger, sheriff employees who have resigned say.
Listen: Broncos announce move to Burnham Yard and plans for demolition of current stadium
Mayor Mike Johnston claimed the new stadium and its retractable roof could increase the team’s economic impact to $1 billion a year.
Listen: Trump’s sweeping order on homelessness could have major impacts in Denver
A major Trump order attempts to defund key strategies that Denver has used to address homelessness.
Listen: Out-of-state cops had access to Denver license plate data for immigration cases for months
The city shut down national access to its database in April.
Birthright citizenship is ‘protected’ in Colorado despite Supreme Court ruling, AG says
The ruling means that Trump’s order could go into effect in many parts of the U.S. — even as the legal battle over the order continues.
Listen: Scientists say Denver is like Airbnb for miller moths, so don’t kill our guests
The moths are a critical part of our ecosystem.
Listen: How Denver and Aurora police cost taxpayers $19M in George Floyd protest lawsuits
Here’s the details on every lawsuit the cities paid out to protesters, journalists, medics and bystanders.
Interview: Denver Mayor Mike Johnston on standing up to Trump, the housing shortage and 16th Street Mall
Colorado Matters host Ryan Warner spoke with the mayor at his office.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston on standing up to Trump; housing shortage; 16th Street Mall
It’s been a trying year for Denver’s mayor. Mike Johnston has battled with the Trump administration over the city’s welcoming immigration policies.
Listen: Denver apartment vacancy hits 15-year high — and rents are dropping
Rents are at their lowest level in three years, and landlords are offering more perks.
Listen: Homeless families living in cars ask Denver for shelter. Then they wait
Weeks go by as families struggle to connect with the homeless family emergency hotline, then wait for shelter beds, and live in fear of police.
Listen: Denver immigrant activist Jeanette Vizguerra detained, advocates scramble to protect her as Trump escalates crackdown
Jeanette Vizguerra became famous for her activism during President Donald Trump’s first term.
Listen: Two stories about how the Trump administration is affecting new immigrants in Denver and Aurora
A family that represent hundreds of new immigrants around the city, searching for a way to survive. Plus, what’s happening with the Western Motor Inn that captured national attention in 2023.
Denver may get louder with new law
With an updated noise ordinance, expect louder festivals, earlier trash collection and a nighttime ban on “plainly audible” construction.
