Andy Kenney
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Looks like it's being called the 104th Fire.
January 5, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Looks like it's being called the 104th Fire.
Winds are generally gusting 20-40 mph in the area near the grass fire near 104th St./Northwest Parkway (near Lafayette and Broomfield)
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January 5, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Here's the live evac map: experience.arcgis.com/experience/e...
Experience
experience.arcgis.com
January 5, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Here's the live evac map: experience.arcgis.com/experience/e...
Evacuations ordered north of Broomfield for a wildfire. This is just east of the Marshall Fire site.
January 5, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Evacuations ordered north of Broomfield for a wildfire. This is just east of the Marshall Fire site.
New: Denver's minimum wage will rise from $18.81 to $19.29 on Jan. 1. It's pegged to inflation. An increase of 2.6%, it's lower than the past couple years.
The tipped minimum wage will also rise from $15.79 to $16.27 per hour, which is similarly set by a formula.
The tipped minimum wage will also rise from $15.79 to $16.27 per hour, which is similarly set by a formula.
December 29, 2025 at 7:14 PM
New: Denver's minimum wage will rise from $18.81 to $19.29 on Jan. 1. It's pegged to inflation. An increase of 2.6%, it's lower than the past couple years.
The tipped minimum wage will also rise from $15.79 to $16.27 per hour, which is similarly set by a formula.
The tipped minimum wage will also rise from $15.79 to $16.27 per hour, which is similarly set by a formula.
Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce to conduct independent review after Denverite reporting on leadership concerns denverite.com/2025/12/18/d...
Chamber of Commerce to conduct independent review after Denverite reporting on leadership concerns
The board said it supported CEO J.J. Ament, but would respond to a report including allegations of yelling and bullying.
denverite.com
December 19, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce to conduct independent review after Denverite reporting on leadership concerns denverite.com/2025/12/18/d...
Conditions are great, don’t worry. (Keystone last week. Other runs were less ridiculous, but it’s pretty dire.)
December 16, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Conditions are great, don’t worry. (Keystone last week. Other runs were less ridiculous, but it’s pretty dire.)
404 error on that one
December 5, 2025 at 11:53 PM
404 error on that one
A lot of biographies will say a dude had a “majestic” head instead of just calling it huge, which I appreciate as someone with a majestic head.
December 5, 2025 at 11:48 PM
A lot of biographies will say a dude had a “majestic” head instead of just calling it huge, which I appreciate as someone with a majestic head.
Truly, the gravel pit is cursed. denverite.com/2025/12/05/g...
The dream of pickleball may be dead at Denver’s Civic Center gravel pit
It was just too expensive in a year of layoffs and budget cuts.
denverite.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Truly, the gravel pit is cursed. denverite.com/2025/12/05/g...
is the nostalgia torch being passed up to the Alt-J/Pumped Up Kicks era already?!
December 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
is the nostalgia torch being passed up to the Alt-J/Pumped Up Kicks era already?!
Maybe just my core millennial bias, but it's crazy to me that The Flaming Lips are opening and the 'ain't no rest for the wicked' guys headline.
December 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Maybe just my core millennial bias, but it's crazy to me that The Flaming Lips are opening and the 'ain't no rest for the wicked' guys headline.
Dispensing whipped cream at minimal velocity so as not to wake the children.
November 29, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Dispensing whipped cream at minimal velocity so as not to wake the children.
Reposted by Andy Kenney
Winter also wrote or co-wrote just about every significant transpo bill over the last decade. Funding, speed cameras, etc. She was a giant in that world.
What a terrible thing. Rest in peace, Senator.
What a terrible thing. Rest in peace, Senator.
Faith Winter is why Colorado has a paid family leave program. My enduring memory: breaking the news to her that the AP had called it and the measure had passed, five years ago this month.
She was killed in a car crash today. I wish her loved ones solace and comfort. coloradosun.com/2025/11/26/f...
She was killed in a car crash today. I wish her loved ones solace and comfort. coloradosun.com/2025/11/26/f...
November 27, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Winter also wrote or co-wrote just about every significant transpo bill over the last decade. Funding, speed cameras, etc. She was a giant in that world.
What a terrible thing. Rest in peace, Senator.
What a terrible thing. Rest in peace, Senator.
Thank you kindly for doing that.
November 27, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Thank you kindly for doing that.
Faith Winter is why Colorado has a paid family leave program. My enduring memory: breaking the news to her that the AP had called it and the measure had passed, five years ago this month.
She was killed in a car crash today. I wish her loved ones solace and comfort. coloradosun.com/2025/11/26/f...
She was killed in a car crash today. I wish her loved ones solace and comfort. coloradosun.com/2025/11/26/f...
November 27, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Faith Winter is why Colorado has a paid family leave program. My enduring memory: breaking the news to her that the AP had called it and the measure had passed, five years ago this month.
She was killed in a car crash today. I wish her loved ones solace and comfort. coloradosun.com/2025/11/26/f...
She was killed in a car crash today. I wish her loved ones solace and comfort. coloradosun.com/2025/11/26/f...
Wow! Just a shadow of that in Denver. RIP Cathy.
November 12, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Wow! Just a shadow of that in Denver. RIP Cathy.
Playing a game of “northern lights or just Broomfield lights” tonight
November 12, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Playing a game of “northern lights or just Broomfield lights” tonight
Officer faces discipline after using Flock cameras to falsely accuse Denver woman of package theft. denverite.com/2025/11/11/f...
Officer faces discipline after using Flock cameras to falsely accuse Denver woman of package theft
Chrisanna Elser is still waiting for an apology after proving her innocence.
denverite.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Officer faces discipline after using Flock cameras to falsely accuse Denver woman of package theft. denverite.com/2025/11/11/f...
Influencers are cashing in on politics.
Phil Weiser’s team was told it could cost $2,000 to be interviewed on liberal influencer Katie Grossbard’s Instagram, even though she had just featured Michael Bennet for free.
Both men are running for governor.
www.cpr.org/2025/11/05/c...
Phil Weiser’s team was told it could cost $2,000 to be interviewed on liberal influencer Katie Grossbard’s Instagram, even though she had just featured Michael Bennet for free.
Both men are running for governor.
www.cpr.org/2025/11/05/c...
Influencers are trying to cash in on politics, including Colorado's race for governor
Sen. Michael Bennet was featured free of charge on Katie Grossbard’s account, but AG Phil Weiser’s team was told it could cost thousands.
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November 5, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Influencers are cashing in on politics.
Phil Weiser’s team was told it could cost $2,000 to be interviewed on liberal influencer Katie Grossbard’s Instagram, even though she had just featured Michael Bennet for free.
Both men are running for governor.
www.cpr.org/2025/11/05/c...
Phil Weiser’s team was told it could cost $2,000 to be interviewed on liberal influencer Katie Grossbard’s Instagram, even though she had just featured Michael Bennet for free.
Both men are running for governor.
www.cpr.org/2025/11/05/c...
Oops, deleted my post about Littleton results. I was only looking at partial.
November 5, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Oops, deleted my post about Littleton results. I was only looking at partial.
Denver voters seem to really like their new ban on flavored nicotine. More than 70% are supporting the ban, meaning the repeal effort has almost certainly failed. The ban has majority support in every precinct. denverite.com/2025/11/04/d...
Referendum 310 results: Denver's ban on flavored nicotine shows strong support
More than 70 percent of early ballots supported Referendum 310, which would keep the city's "flavor ban" in place.
denverite.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Denver voters seem to really like their new ban on flavored nicotine. More than 70% are supporting the ban, meaning the repeal effort has almost certainly failed. The ban has majority support in every precinct. denverite.com/2025/11/04/d...
Mayor Mike Johnston's bond package is cruising. Vibrant Denver has 70%+ support across the board. denverite.com/2025/11/04/d...
Vibrant Denver bond results: All 5 ballot measures hold strong lead in early results
The proposal includes $950 million of long-term debt for infrastructure projects.
denverite.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Mayor Mike Johnston's bond package is cruising. Vibrant Denver has 70%+ support across the board. denverite.com/2025/11/04/d...
I have an audacious plan. I’ll need 150 Volvos and a NASA contract.
November 2, 2025 at 12:28 AM
I have an audacious plan. I’ll need 150 Volvos and a NASA contract.