City hall reporter
Elliott Wenzler
Elliott Wenzler is The Denver Post¶¶Ňőap city government reporter, covering the ever-changing politics and policies that play out in the Mile High City. She strives to be a watchdog while also finding novel ways to cover everything from trash disposal to housing costs.
Before joining The Post in 2025, Elliott covered the Colorado Capitol for The Colorado Sun and several Western Slope papers including Aspen Times, Vail Daily and Steamboat Pilot & Today. Earlier in her career, she wrote for Colorado Community Media and The Palm Beach Post.
Elliott is originally from Nashville and graduated from The University of Arkansas in 2017 with a degree in editorial journalism, minoring in both business and Spanish. Whenever possible, she prefers to get out from behind her desk to have in-person conversations and see the city from a new lens. When she’s looking to step back from the news, she can be found exploring Colorado’s outdoors through climbing, snowboarding and trail running.
Elliott is always looking for story ideas on undercovered topics, especially those that require a closer look or a dogged attitude. Reach her with tips at ewenzler@denverpost.com. Follow her work at @ElliottWenzler on Twitter and @elliottwenzler.bsky.social on BlueSky.
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Denver gives official OK to women’s soccer stadium subsidy, clearing way for Summit FC’s home
The 14,500-seat stadium is planned for Santa Fe Yards, the former site of the Gates Rubber Co. at Broadway and Interstate 25 in the Baker neighborhood.

Denver could use disposable bag fee revenue for ‘Waste No More’ initiative after council backs off concerns
The council approved the disposable bag fee in 2019 as a way to reduce the prevalence of single-use plastics in Denver. State law now bans most stores from providing plastic...

Denver council rejects city contract with Key Lime Air over role in ICE detainee flights
The company will still be able to fly in and out of Centennial Airport, however, where its charter operations won't be affected by the vote.

Kids First Health Care helps all children at its clinics, regardless of insurance status
“We’re a place where people know they can receive care,” said Dr. Amanda Jichlinski, the organization’s sole physician. “There are other clinics around, but ... they are really at capacity.”

Colorado wolf re-released in Grand County after crossing into New Mexico
The wolf was once a member of the Copper Creek pack but departed from it this fall.

Man arrested for murder of 83-year-old Lakewood woman plus burglary, arson, parole violation
On Dec. 6, one of Elizabeth Johnson's children came to check on her and found her dead inside her home on South Kendall Street in Lakewood.

Denver Summit women’s soccer stadium plan advances after delays
Plans for a new professional women’s soccer team to build a stadium in Denver progressed Wednesday when a once-skeptical City Council committee gave its stamp of approval to key details...

Denver OKs $30M contract with nonprofit despite questions about agency
Urban Alchemy, a San Francisco-based nonprofit, has been accused of fiscal and data mismanagement, leading one city to drop the organization as a partner this year.

Pickleball court planned for lot near Denver’s Civic Center station tabled
The consulting firm Stantec submitted a plan for six pickleball courts, a seating area and a shade canopy on the land last year.

Inmate at Jefferson County Detention Facility dies in custody
A 58-year-old man who was booked into the Jefferson County Detention Facility last month died while in custody Thursday, according to a new release from the sheriff's office.