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Denver, CO

<div> Data: Colorado Polling Institute; Note: Margin of error is +/-4%; Chart: Axios Visuals The recent poll in Colorado <a href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2024/04/04/colorado-voters-migrants-views-poll" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> that we told you about </a> also asked a fun question about the popularity of local sports celebrities. State of play: The Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokić is the most popular athlete in Colorado — even more popular than Taylor Swift, the Colorado Polling Institute found. <nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><hr> What they did: The poll tested three Colorado sports figures — Jokić, Deion Sanders (aka Coach Prime) and skier Mikaela Shiffrin — and Swift. <ul><li> All our local celebrities had a more positive image, so take that, Swifties. </li></ul></div>

Columbus, OH

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Data: Chain Store Guide; Note: Stores under the same brand name have been combined, e.g. Walmart and Walmart Supercenter; Chart: Axios VisualsKing Soopers, the Kroger-owned supermarket, rules the throne in Denver, according to new data from Chain Store Guide, a sales-tracking firm.The big picture: The state's largest grocery store chain, which is headquartered in Denver, has worn the crown for at least six straight years.By the numbers: King Soopers made up 36% of the market share in 2023, up 3 percentage points compared to the previous year.Walmart and Safeway were the second- and third-most popular grocers — but, even together, fell short of King Soopers' share at about 28%.State of play: Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is suing to block Kroger's nearly $25 billion merger with Albertsons because he says it reduces head-to-head competition and would give Kroger an unfair 50% of the market share statewide.He has been leading a multi-state investigation for years and is the second to sue following Washington.

These were Denver's top grocery stores by market share in 2023

The lamb street taco is gone from the menu at Brutø. It's now a lamb loin bathed in squid ink anise caramel that sits on a slice of delectable confit eggplant with a charred eggplant puree.Why it matters: In one dish, new Bruto executive chef Byron Gomez defines a more elevated and global direction at the Michelin-star restaurant in downtown Denver.Dig in: A native of Costa Rica, and alum of 7908 in Aspen and "Top Chef," Gomez took the helm at the kitchen in March, just months after the prior chef Michael Diaz de Leon became one of five in...

Brutø's new chef puts his spin on the Michelin-star restaurant's menu

Data: Zillow; Chart: Erin Davis/Axios VisualsIf you're considering selling your home, you May want to do it next month.By the numbers: Metro Denver homes listed in late May sold for nearly $17,000 more than during other times of the year, per a new Zillow analysis.Why it matters: More cash means more buying power in the Mile High City's ultra-tight market.The big picture: May has long been the best month to list your house in the U.S. But in 2023, sellers made the highest profits in the first two weeks of June, a Zillow study shows.This shift is largely due to...

The best time to sell your house in Denver

Denver's newest music venue is an intimate, laid-back reprieve along one of the city's busiest corridors.The big picture: Two Moons Music Hall opened earlier this month on Larimer Street in the River North Art District, seeking to offer a stage for local and independent music and specialty acts.The vibe: If you can't grab a table, couches are available across from one of the two contemporary-styled bars inside. It gives the entire place the feeling of a relaxed lounge.There's additional seating facing away from the stage and toward Larimer Street, in case you need a comfortable place for a break or...

Two Moons Music Hall brings serene setting to noisy RiNo

The City of Denver has a new artificial intelligence chatbot named Sunny.Why it matters: Denverites now essentially have their own version of Clippy, Microsoft's paperclip assistant, to help find city resources, report problems and learn about local events.How it works: The city's website features a 24/7 virtual chat assistant in the bottom-right corner to help residents with things like scheduling a DMV appointment, reporting pothole and trash pickup issues, and asking about city services.Sunny offers answers in 72 languages, and there is no limit to the number of questions you can pose. "The more questions you ask Sunny, the smarter...

Denver launches government info AI-powered chatbot

Vail, CO

Vail-based Harvest Hosts — a network of more than 5,000 small businesses nationwide that host RVers overnight — is hiring an intern to cuddle with cows. Why it matters: This "udderly amazing opportunity" isn't just about loving on livestock, but also about "fostering connections, promoting animal welfare, and creating unforgettable mooments," Joel Holland, CEO of Harvest Hosts, said in a statement.How it works: The company — one of the fastest-growing in Colorado — is launching a cow cuddler program this summer for an intern age 18 and up who has a driver's license and can travel to Harvest Host locations...

This Colorado company is hiring an intern to cuddle with cows

New Hampshire State

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Warren, VT

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WARREN, Vt. – A New Hampshire woman, who officials said is wanted in New Hampshire for failing to appear in court for two felony charges related to an overdose death of another woman in 2020, is due in a Vermont courtroom Monday afternoon after her arrest by federal and state authorities.

New Hampshire Woman Wanted in Drug Overdose Death Arrested in Vermont

Kansas City, MO

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Take note because this very moment begins a years-long love story with your new cat. Take a screenshot. Tell your mama. You'll want to remember this. Each of these guys and gals are available to adopt right now from local Kansas City animal shelters. Just click on the provided links to get in touch with their respective shelters. Don't resist--it's fate.

Five adoptable cats you'll fall in love with

Acclaimed chef Makoto Okuwa's modern Japanese food infuses dishes with traditional sushi techniques and his own personal touch.The big picture: Okuwa brought his lauded cuisine to Colorado earlier this year, opening Makoto Vail in a town known for its luxury as much as its skiing.Zoom in: The master sushi chef specializes in creating premier dining destinations, with other restaurants including Makoto in Miami's ritzy Bal Harbour Shops and Love, Makoto in Washington, D.C.The vibe: The Colorado restaurant's lighter tone — its wooden accents are a sandy brown — is a shift from his other eateries, Okuwa told local broadcast program...

Meet chef Makoto Okuwa, who opened his first Colorado restaurant this year

Walkability, parks, tree-lined streets and access to retail and restaurants make the Highlands, Washington Park, Sloan's Lake, Cherry Creek and Central Park some of Denver's top neighborhoods.Why it matters: Charming, yes, but the most desirable neighborhoods are also among the priciest spots in town —  especially in a hot market like Denver's.By the numbers: The typical single-family home in these areas sells for north of $800,000.Central Park, with a home sales average of $840,000, has more affordable options compared to other top neighborhoods.In Cherry Creek, the average home sells for $2.1 million, according to agent Kelly Moye.Reality check: The...

Homes for sale in Denver's top neighborhoods

Leadville, CO

If you'd like to shop the Melanzana store, good luck. It will probably take you eight months to get an appointment.

For 30 years, Melanzana has been making outdoor apparel by hand in downtown Leadville, about 100 miles southwest of Denver.The company has built a dedicated fan base for its signature microgrid fleece hoodies, all the while shunning the normal trajectory to retail success.It has avoided advertising and e-commerce, and resisted pressure to increase production to meet sky-high demand — until now.Driving the news: This year, Melanzana is making its first expansion beyond its hometown.A new production facility two hours south,...

Meet the Colorado outdoor clothing brand that doesn't want you to know it exists

The Denver Police Department is limiting its officers from making certain low-level traffic stops and freeing them up to focus on more serious crimes.Why it matters: The policy shift is intended to improve efficiency for an agency short 167 officers and seeing longer response times. It could also reduce incidents of racial profiling by police, which critics say too often lead to violence.Multiple analyses in recent years have shown that DPD tends to stop, ticket and arrest Black and Hispanic people at a disproportionately higher rate than white residents.What they're saying: "This is a move towards earning and regaining that...

Denver police no longer stopping drivers for low-level traffic violations

Plant sales are sprouting up across the city in May. Here are five not to miss:May 10-11: Grab free reservations and shop early to get the best florals, fruits and vegetables along with native, steppe and adapted plants at the Denver Botanic Gardens' annual spring sale. It runs 8am-4pm at the York Street location.May 10-11: Denver Urban Gardens hosts its popular plant sale from 10am-3pm over two days at the Posner Center (1031 33rd St.). You can find organic flowers, herb and vegetable seedlings, as well as hanging baskets, fruit trees and compost.May 10-11: EarthLinks (2746 W. 13th Ave.) is...

Mark your calendar for these 5 Denver plant sales

Englewood, CO

Littleton, CO

Aurora, CO

Data: Colorado Polling Institute; Note: Margin of error is +/-4%; Chart: Axios VisualsThe recent poll in Colorado that we told you about also asked a fun question about the popularity of local sports celebrities.State of play: The Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokić is the most popular athlete in Colorado — even more popular than Taylor Swift, the Colorado Polling Institute found.What they did: The poll tested three Colorado sports figures — Jokić, Deion Sanders (aka Coach Prime) and skier Mikaela Shiffrin — and Swift.All our local celebrities had a more positive image, so take that, Swifties.

Nikola Jokic and Coach Prime are Colorado's most popular sports stars, poll shows

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