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Ella Langley wowed the crowd at the Grizzly Rose
From a sea of phones to free swag, the "Choosing Texas" songstress gave fans a night to remember with her intimate, pre-Red Rocks pop-up. The…
Read full article βPotent kratom compound 7-OH is driving a wave of new state regulation
For years, the psychoactive compound kratom has been sold across much of the United States as an herbal supplement, available in powders, capsules and extracts…
Read full article βDenver Police harassment culminated in the La Raza Park Riot in 1981
Forty years later, the former Columbus Park became the city's third official cultural district. The post Denver Police harassment culminated in the La Raza Park…
Read full article βΒ A βPolitically Motivated Cover-Upβ: Why the Stateβs Maternal Death Report Was Pushed Until After Midterms
Already facing backlash for its decision to forgo reviewing critical post-Roe v. Wade pregnancy-related deaths, the stateβs Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee (MMRC) is…
Read full article βNew J-horror thriller βNever After Darkβ hits select Denver theaters this week
Filmmaker Dave Boyle talks about his foray into the eerie traditions of J-horror for the movie, which brings a fresh, gothic sensibility to the screen.…
Read full article βNeon, beach-themed cannabis dispensary opens in RiNo
La playa awaits, but forget the Corona. The post Neon, beach-themed cannabis dispensary opens in RiNo appeared first on Denver Westword.
Read full article βGreen Party candidates balk at records demands as they scramble to stall fraud investigation
Two Green Party candidates under investigation for fraudulently obtaining millions in public campaign funds are attempting to dodge subpoenas for records related to the accusations…
Read full article βThe state of Colorado craft beer in 2026
It's a real "half empty/half full" time for the local industry. The post The state of Colorado craft beer in 2026 appeared first on Denver…
Read full article βWhat Will It Take to βGet ICE the Fuck Out of Austinβ?
Though exact counts vary, Department of Homeland Security agents have shot at about two dozen people in the United States since Donald Trump resumed the…
▶️ Watch →βThe blankets did exactly what they were supposed to doβ: Aspen Snowmass considers snow storage pilot a success
At Snowmass last weekend, skiers and riders had rare access to an October terrain park β courtesy of saved snow.
Read full article βTexas execution would be first in U.S. since Tennessee failure
Lawyers for Jamaal Howard are asking Gov. Greg Abbott for a 30-day reprieve after two lethal injections failed to kill Christa Pike, leaving her hospitalized.
Read full article βMost Texas Republicans ignore Democratic calls to debate in statewide races
The last U.S. Senate race in Texas to go without a debate was in 2000. Gov. Greg Abbott, meanwhile, debated his Democratic opponents in each…
Read full article βSTAAR rescoring requests triple after more Texas schools question computer grading
Thousands of STAAR reading results improved after humans rescored studentsβ written answers. Most of the initial grading was done by an automated engine.
Read full article βColorado Medicaid spending on a single in-home care company jumped $21M in one year
The state has moved to terminate its agreement with Freedom Care, a nationwide for-profit company that state officials say targeted Medicaid clients with TV ads
Read full article βWhere Jeff Crank, Jessica Killin stand on the issues in Coloradoβs race to represent the 5th Congressional District
The Colorado Sun interviewed the major party candidates running in the 5th Congressional District to see where they stand on the economy, healthcare, immigration and…
Read full article βWhere James Wiley and Amanda Gonzalez stand on the top issues in the Colorado secretary of stateβs race
The Colorado Sun interviewed the two candidates to get their views of mail ballots, election security and the 2020 presidential election
Read full article βTexas comptroller investigating spending in Austin ISD, other districts
Texas Comptroller Don Huffines announced the reviews, which were requested by Gov. Greg Abbott, on Monday. Results are due Dec. 31.
Read full article βTexas agency sues to stop release of data center records that it says could aid terrorists
A lawsuit will test whether Texas officials can withhold data center location details under the state Homeland Security Act.
Read full article βJonathan Nez bets on βbuyerβs remorseβ in rematch against Eli Crane in rural Arizona
Jonathan Nez, the Democrat and former president of the Navajo Nation who Eli Crane defeated by nine percentage points two years ago, hopes Crane wonβt…
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