Backers Say Airport Deal Would Create Thousands Of Jobs
Voters need to approve a deal between Adams and Denver counties that could spur development around Denver International Airport.
Denver City Council Takes Up Airbnb, VRBO Regulations
Critics of short-term rentals like Airbnb and VRBO say they’re disrupting neighborhoods in Denver.
Immigrant Rights Activist Jeanette Vizguerra Wins 6-Month Deportation Stay
Her attorney, Hans Meyer, says the short-term solution only keeps his client in limbo.
Hickenlooper Says State Economy Insulated From Market Swings
Hickenlooper believes Colorado is in a strong position to withstand extreme market fluctuations because of its healthy and diverse economy.
Denver City Council To Consider College Affordability Measure For Ballot
The measure would ask voters to approve a .08 percent sales tax increase to create the Denver College Affordability Fund.
Denver Community Activist Jeanette Vizguerra Could Be Deported
Jeanette Vizguerra’s case has gained attention since she became one of the first undocumented immigrants in Colorado to share her story with the public.
Recall of Denver DA Mitch Morrissey Comes Up Short
Organizers of a recall effort aimed at Denver District Attorney Mitch Morrissey say they won’t have enough signatures by Tuesday’s deadline to force an election.
JeffCo School Board Critics Submit Recall Signatures
Organizers turned in 37,000 petition signatures on Tuesday. That’s twice as many as required to force a recall election this November.
Sheriff’s Dept. Reforms Will Take Time, O’Malley Says
At a meeting Tuesday, community members raised a number of issues from appropriate use of force to better leadership for the sheriff’s department.
Stanford Professor Says Uber-Like Jobs A Mixed Bag For Workers
With the “sharing economy” continuing to grow, one academic says the jobs it creates aren’t a replacement for traditional jobs.
Funeral Honors State Lawmaker John Buckner
State officials and community members gathered in Denver Friday to celebrate the life of state Representative John Buckner.
Voters Will Decide Whether State Can Keep Marijuana Revenue
Without voter approval, the Taxpayer Bill of Rights requires that money be refunded.
Denver Voters May Be Asked To Back $480M For Stock Show Complex
A ballot measure would extend an expiring tax on hotels and car rentals to fund the project.
Hickenlooper Stands By Embattled Human Services Director Reggie Bicha
State lawmakers are concerned with how the DHS Executive Director Reggie Bicha manages the child welfare and mental health system.
National Western complex overhaul gets a $250M boost from state
Denver officials still have work to do to secure the money needed for the massive project that could help remake northeast part of the city.
Denver police plead for public’s help to solve gang violence
Police hope that community outreach efforts will pay off in solving gang-related crimes in northeast Denver.
