Colorado school districts brace for K-12 budget crunch by not filling jobs, offering smaller raises

The Dever Post 6/29 2:00A Jessica Seaman

Colorado K-12 school districts are tightening their belts this summer amid growing financial uncertainty at both the state and federal levels. Two metro Denver districts have announced layoffs so far this year, and others have already eliminated...

As contentious Colorado housing laws take effect, some cities are playing nice — while others resist...

The Dever Post (Arvada/Lakewood) 6/29 2:00A John Aguilar, Seth Klamann

Lafayette s mayor, JD Mangat, can t afford a house in the city he leads. On a salary as a middle school social studies teacher, home prices in the Boulder County city of 30,000 are out of reach for...

Discover 11 of Colorado’s loftiest rooftop bars

The Denver Post (Top Stories) 6/23 2:00A Brittany Anas

Why venture farther when you can go higher for a summertime escape? Colorado’s best rooftops beckon you to sip cocktails during golden hour and enjoy the gorgeous sightlines of the Rocky Mountains,...

Tough years ahead for Colorado — especially if Trump’s budget bill passes as is, economists warn

The Denver Post (Top Stories) 6/18 10:13A Nick Coltrain

State forecasters expect Colorado’s budget crunch to continue for the foreseeable future in the face of ongoing economic uncertainty. Consumer sentiment remains near its 20-year low, reflecting less discretionary spending locally and from...

Improving Investor Behavior: History over headlines

The Denver Post (Top Stories) 6/15 2:00A Steve Booren

As I write this on a Sunday evening, I know you won’t read it for several weeks. I say this not to demonstrate the lengthy process from pen to newspaper, but rather to illustrate a point: This isn’t a...

Cherry Creek’s Wyatt Rudden wins inaugural Roy Halladay Award as ace pitcher, community steward,...

The Denver Post (Top Stories) 6/15 1:45A Kyle Newman

On a late winter day in sun-soaked Arizona, Wyatt Rudden labeled himself an ace. It was March 22 of last year, and Rudden started for Cherry Creek in a travel tournament against Valley Vista. An elbow...

Colorado protesters push back after Douglas County town orders them to cancel ‘No Kings’ rally

The Dever Post (Politics) 6/11 2:00A Lauren Penington

Hundreds of Coloradans in Douglas County will mobilize Saturday for an anti-Trump rally, even after the town of Parker tried to shut them down, organizers say. The Parker-led group will join thousands...

One taken to hospital, dog killed in Douglas County house fire

The Denver Post (Top Stories) 6/10 10:38A Katie Langford

One person was taken to the hospital Tuesday after a fire broke out at a Douglas County home south of Parker, fire officials said. Related Articles Firefighters rescue ducklings from Greenwood Village storm drain Stolen car crashes into building...

Flights delayed at Denver International Airport amid ground stop

The Denver Post (Weather) 6/5 3:39A Lauren Penington

The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop Thursday morning at Denver International Airport, causing delays for flights headed in and out of the airport. The FAA issued the ground stop at DIA at 7 a.m. for “low ceilings,” which...

Colorado weather: Large hail, tornadoes possible during afternoon thunderstorms

The Denver Post (Weather) 6/5 2:53A Lauren Penington

Large hail, damaging winds and tornadoes will be possible during Thursday afternoon storms over the Eastern Plains and Interstate 25 corridor, according to the National Weather Service . Thunderstorms will start over the mountains midday and push...

How can we keep the Jewish community safe? (Letters)

The Denver Post (Top Stories) 6/5 1:01A DP Opinion

Keys to keeping the Jewish community safe On Sunday, during a peaceful walk in Boulder, several people were burned in an incendiary attack. The suspect reportedly shouted “Free Palestine” as he assaulted participants, including an 88-year-old...

Is a coffee kiosk a restaurant? In Aurora, a judge must decide

The Dever Post (Arapahoe County) 6/4 11:00A Justin Wingerter

In Aurora, a percolating dispute between developers centers on the smallest of buildings. If it is allowed to be built over a neighbor’s objection, 7 Brew Coffee will be a 575-square-foot drive-thru kiosk. No food, no indoor tables or chairs, no...

Colorado survivors gather to mark National Cancer Survivors Day with stories of hope, healing and...

CBS Denver (News) 6/2 10:59A Kennedy Cook

More than 100 cancer survivors gathered at Fiddler's Green on Sunday morning to mark National Cancer Survivors Day with stories of hope, healing, and community. The annual event, themed Honoring...

Downtown Denver at a crossroads as offices sit empty, buildings go into default and safety concerns...

The Dever Post 5/29 2:00A Aldo Svaldi, Jessica Alvarado Ga

The COVID-19 pandemic turned Downtown Denver from the place to be to a place to flee , derailing two decades of momentum overnight. Five years later, downtown s recovery continues to lag behind most...

Animal rights lawyers threaten to sue over Renaissance Festival elephants

The Denver Post (Top Stories) 5/22 2:00A Katie Langford

Animal rights lawyers based at the University of Denver are threatening to sue Colorado Parks and Wildlife if the agency issues another permit for an elephant show at the annual Renaissance Festival in Larkspur. In a letter to Parks and Wildlife...