Denver Mayor Mike Johnston promises universal childcare in State of City speech By Elliott Wenzler July 22, 2026 at 8:29 a.m. Denver Mayor Mike Johnston plans to announce a universal childcare program Tuesday night in his...
Denver sees uptick in youth violence as homicides jump with 6 kids slain so far this year By Shelly Bradbury July 20, 2026 at 4:00 a.m. The uptick in youth violence comes amid a jump in homicides across the city, with...
Denver Councilwoman Shontel Lewis will run against Mayor Mike Johnston in 2027 By Elliott Wenzler July 17, 2026 at 6:09 p.m. Shontel Lewis, who was endorsed by the local chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America...
RTD may eliminate Denver’s free 16th Street shuttle, light-rail lines as it weighs up to $62 million in cuts By Katie Langford July 15, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. In all but one scenario, RTD would cut the 16th Street FreeRide ā which had...
Denver City Council approves municipal sentencing reforms, going beyond state Supreme Court ruling By Elliott Wenzler June 30, 2026 at 3:55 p.m. Four council members opposed the bill, saying it went too far beyond the state's requirements.
Looking to park in downtown Denver? Some spots will cost just $5 this summer By Elliott Wenzler June 29, 2026 at 3:06 p.m. An app that helps drivers find and reserve parking spaces will offer cheaper options for...
Denverās municipal sentencing reform would go further than required — giving some council members heartburn By Elliott Wenzler June 29, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. Denver's proposed ordinance, brought by its three most progressive council members, goes beyond what a...
Denver will require additional approval for citywide safety alerts after errant notifications By Jessica Seaman June 22, 2026 at 3:26 p.m. Denver will now require employees to receive additional approval before they can send wireless emergency...
Denver Post reaches deal with city to buy out long-term lease for namesake building By Elliott Wenzler June 16, 2026 at 6:03 p.m. The owner of The Denver Post will pay the city that shares the newspaper's name...
Denver City Council approves new lobbying rules requiring more disclosure of activity By Elliott Wenzler June 22, 2026 at 1:52 p.m. The new rules mandate that anyone who paid at least $1,000 to engage in lobbying...