Denver’s celebrated political reporter Lynn Bartels has died
She is remembered for her ability to get a scoop, her grit and her depth of knowledge about Colorado politics.
Listen: Montbello Rec Center closed indefinitely after a shocking youth killing
The Montbello community and the city are wrestling with how to prevent youth violence.
US Senate: Democratic State Sen. Julie Gonzales
The state senator is challenging Sen. John Hickenlooper in the Democratic primary.
US Senate: Democratic Sen. John Hickenlooper
Colorado’s former governor hopes to win a second term in the U.S. Senate.
Listen: Denver sees improvement in homelessness, but a worrying trend for kids
When city staff fanned out to count unhoused people on a single night in January, they found fewer people sleeping on the streets and in shelters.
Listen: She has lived in her car for a decade. Denver neighbors wanted her gone
In a city trying to end homelessness, Suzanne Elaine McKinney has refused everybody’s efforts to bring her inside.
Listen: Jefferson County tries something new: vasectomy Fridays
Jefferson County Public Health is now one of the few public agencies to offer male contraception.
Listen: Denver to rename César Chávez city holiday and park
City leaders are grappling with an investigative report alleging the late labor leader groomed and abused girls.
Listen: Aurora ICE detainees are malnourished and forced to work, advocates report
Advocates want the center gone and detainees freed.
Listen: Denver’s queer swim team is splashing back after the city displaced them
The city stopped renting lanes to Squid and other private teams.
Listen: He wanted to die on the streets. He’s found new life at Colorado’s newest recovery center
Sage Ridge Supportive Residential Community, near Watkins, is run by Colorado Coalition for the Homeless.
Listen: Denver’s homicide rate dropped faster than national trends
Last year, Denver saw 37 homicides.
Tina Peters’ attorneys ask Colorado Court of Appeals if it has the right to hear her appeal
After a presidential pardon, her attorney demands she be immediately freed.
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.
