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The Denver Gazette
No driver, no ticket: Denver looks to close Waymo loophole
A driverless car can run a stop sign, speed or enter a closed street in Denver without receiving a traffic ticket — a loophole city officials are exploring how to close as autonomous vehicles begin navigating the city’s streets. Not so for motorists behind the wheel of vehicles equipped with automated driving technology, such as […]
visitarvada.org
Olde Town Arvada 2026 Tree Lighting
5:00 PM: Festive brass band march starting in front of Eli Ashby/Carly’s Boutique with Guerrilla Fanfare leading us through the streets of Olde Town (join the march at 7401 Grandview Avenue) 6:00 PM: Grand holiday tree lighting ceremony in Olde Town Square, hosted by Mayor Lauren Simpson. Pre- and...
TripJaunt
Denver Nonprofit Rescues Thousands of Pounds of Potatoes from Landfill
Denver – We Don’t Waste, a local surplus food nonprofit, hosted a two-hour distribution event on Monday that delivered thousands of pounds of potatoes to community members. The potatoes had been headed for a landfill before the organization stepped in to redirect them. The gathering offered a direct example of how surplus food can reach
The Denver Gazette
Denver transportation chief steps down amid council criticism
The head of Denver’s Department of Transportation & Infrastructure is stepping down after three years at the helm amid growing criticism from City Council over the agency’s spending and operations. Amy Ford, who has led DOTI since December 2023, is leaving to pursue another opportunity, Mayor Mike Johnston announced Monday. Johnston thanked Ford for her […]
sentinelcolorado.com
Election Day in Aurora starts with heavy voter turnout and a ballot filled with props and races
AURORA | It’s Election Day in Colorado and across the nation, and voters will decide midterm elections, state legislative races, local offices and a bevy of propositions and ballot questions. Local voter turnout in the mail-in election has already been strong, according to county election officials. The election comes...
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Westword
Throbbers, rejoice: Boy Throb is coming to Denver
From the stories making headlines to the restaurants, music and culture that make Denver one of a kind, Westword is there. Help us raise $50,000 by December 31 to keep independent local journalism going strong in 2027. Denver Throb Mob, assemble. The world’s next biggest boy band is on its...
Estes Park Trail Gazette
After 12 years, lawsuit accusing Geo Group of forced labor at Aurora detention center is set for trial
Update (at 12:21 p.m. Nov. 2, 2026): On the morning of the trial, the Geo Group and the plaintiffs reached a settlement, for undisclosed terms, that ends the case. Twelve years, more than 40 attorneys and thousands of detainees later, a federal lawsuit challenging the Aurora immigration detention center’s labor practices is finally scheduled to go to trial Monday.
hoodline.com
Denver Voters Weigh Locking Auditor's Wage-Theft Powers Into City Charter
Denver voters are deciding Tuesday whether to permanently lock the city Auditor's Office into the business of chasing down wage theft, a question that landed on the ballot with zero organized opposition and no money raised in support of or opposition to it. Referred Question 2H would let the city auditor's office enforce wage-theft laws in perpetuity by writing that authority directly into the Denver City Charter.
The Denver Gazette
Denver voters favor Xcel’s 20-year deal by wide margin
Early election results show Denver voters overwhelmingly favor a new 20-year franchise agreement with Xcel Energy, with 69.25% voting in support. Doing so means users will continue paying the 3% franchise fee on their electric and natural gas bills. Denver voters also appeared poised to approve four other ballot measures, including changes to the city […]
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People Drive Across Colorado For The Giant Cinnamon Rolls At This Old-Timey Diner
There’s a diner in Denver where people show up hungry, leave in a food coma, and somehow start planning their next visit before they’ve even found their car keys. Dozens in Denver, Colorado is the kind of place that makes you question every breakfast decision you’ve ever made before walking through its doors.