Andy Kenney
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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.
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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.)
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.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Truly, the gravel pit is cursed. denverite.com/2025/12/05/g...
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.
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...
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.
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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.
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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...
This is funny. Microsoft ad has AI saying a Saturn V rocket had the thrust of 90 hatchbacks.
Sure, yes, several dozen Ford Escort LXs ought to get you to space. www.facebook.com/reel/1125779...
Sure, yes, several dozen Ford Escort LXs ought to get you to space. www.facebook.com/reel/1125779...
39 reactions | Learning something new? Meet the computer you can talk to. | Windows
Learning something new? Meet the computer you can talk to.
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November 1, 2025 at 8:30 PM
This is funny. Microsoft ad has AI saying a Saturn V rocket had the thrust of 90 hatchbacks.
Sure, yes, several dozen Ford Escort LXs ought to get you to space. www.facebook.com/reel/1125779...
Sure, yes, several dozen Ford Escort LXs ought to get you to space. www.facebook.com/reel/1125779...
SNAP cuts loom in Denver: How the city is preparing and what you can do.
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SNAP help in Denver: How the city is preparing
Where to get food or help others in need as benefits could expire.
denverite.com
October 30, 2025 at 9:25 PM
SNAP cuts loom in Denver: How the city is preparing and what you can do.
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A planned labor strike starting Thursday will include 57 performers who dive from Casa Bonita's iconic waterfall, roam its caves and plazas, and perform in its venues.
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Labor strike at Casa Bonita includes 57 divers, gorilla performers and more
The restaurant is expected to stay open, but divers, costumed performers and others will picket outside starting Thursday.
denverite.com
October 30, 2025 at 3:55 AM
A planned labor strike starting Thursday will include 57 performers who dive from Casa Bonita's iconic waterfall, roam its caves and plazas, and perform in its venues.
denverite.com/2025/10/29/d...
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Fascinating to me that the social video audience seemingly doesn’t care if content is sponsored, even political speech. (At least in this Denver sample)
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Influencers ‘doing their own research’ on Vibrant Denver — with funding from the campaign
Political campaigns are trying to tap into the creator economy.
denverite.com
October 30, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Fascinating to me that the social video audience seemingly doesn’t care if content is sponsored, even political speech. (At least in this Denver sample)
denverite.com/2025/10/29/v...
denverite.com/2025/10/29/v...
I’ve had enough of the internet, I’m getting back on the web.
October 29, 2025 at 10:22 PM
I’ve had enough of the internet, I’m getting back on the web.
(1/x) This Denver woman found a police officer from a neighboring town on her doorstop.
He was there b/c someone had stolen a $25 package, and Flock cameras put her in the vicinity. He was convinced she was guilty.
But the evidence points to her innocence.
denverite.com/2025/10/27/b...
He was there b/c someone had stolen a $25 package, and Flock cameras put her in the vicinity. He was convinced she was guilty.
But the evidence points to her innocence.
denverite.com/2025/10/27/b...
Police used Flock cameras to accuse a Denver woman of package theft. She had her own evidence
"Like I said, nothing gets in or out of the town without us knowing."
denverite.com
October 28, 2025 at 4:42 PM
(1/x) This Denver woman found a police officer from a neighboring town on her doorstop.
He was there b/c someone had stolen a $25 package, and Flock cameras put her in the vicinity. He was convinced she was guilty.
But the evidence points to her innocence.
denverite.com/2025/10/27/b...
He was there b/c someone had stolen a $25 package, and Flock cameras put her in the vicinity. He was convinced she was guilty.
But the evidence points to her innocence.
denverite.com/2025/10/27/b...
Reposted by Andy Kenney
Package value: $25. It’s enough to damage someone’s career in financial services, though. The entire basis of the petty theft charge was that the cameras picked up her vehicle, nothing more. They never gave her the alleged footage from the residence that showed her stealing the package.
Surveillance in action:
"You know we have cameras in that jurisdiction and you can’t get a breath of fresh air, in or out of that place, without us knowing, correct?”
denverite.com/2025/10/27/b...
"You know we have cameras in that jurisdiction and you can’t get a breath of fresh air, in or out of that place, without us knowing, correct?”
denverite.com/2025/10/27/b...
Police used Flock cameras to accuse a Denver woman of package theft. She had her own evidence
"Like I said, nothing gets in or out of the town without us knowing."
denverite.com
October 28, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Package value: $25. It’s enough to damage someone’s career in financial services, though. The entire basis of the petty theft charge was that the cameras picked up her vehicle, nothing more. They never gave her the alleged footage from the residence that showed her stealing the package.
Surveillance in action:
"You know we have cameras in that jurisdiction and you can’t get a breath of fresh air, in or out of that place, without us knowing, correct?”
denverite.com/2025/10/27/b...
"You know we have cameras in that jurisdiction and you can’t get a breath of fresh air, in or out of that place, without us knowing, correct?”
denverite.com/2025/10/27/b...
Police used Flock cameras to accuse a Denver woman of package theft. She had her own evidence
"Like I said, nothing gets in or out of the town without us knowing."
denverite.com
October 28, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Surveillance in action:
"You know we have cameras in that jurisdiction and you can’t get a breath of fresh air, in or out of that place, without us knowing, correct?”
denverite.com/2025/10/27/b...
"You know we have cameras in that jurisdiction and you can’t get a breath of fresh air, in or out of that place, without us knowing, correct?”
denverite.com/2025/10/27/b...
The scene in Arvada.
October 18, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The scene in Arvada.