Andy Kenney
@andyknny.bsky.social
Editor of Denverite, part of Colorado Public Radio. Building a sustainable, trustworthy publication that connects you to your community. Email: akenney@cpr.org. Signal provided upon request. News tips welcome. Go Heels. #copolitics
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.
Helicopter on Colfax? It’s just the police chiefs' convention denverite.com/2025/10/16/h...
Helicopter on Colfax? It’s just the police chiefs convention
The chopper shut down the road and caught a lot of bewildered looks.
denverite.com
October 16, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Helicopter on Colfax? It’s just the police chiefs' convention denverite.com/2025/10/16/h...
New: Denver administration wanted to spend contingency funds to buy an old Goodyear for an affordable housing project.
Council just said no, saying it was financially irresponsible to spend from the emergency pot. denverite.com/2025/10/15/g...
Council just said no, saying it was financially irresponsible to spend from the emergency pot. denverite.com/2025/10/15/g...
Denver City Council rejects plan to turn Goodyear building into affordable housing, citing financial concerns
The $2.5 million needed would have come from the emergency contingency fund.
denverite.com
October 15, 2025 at 9:05 PM
New: Denver administration wanted to spend contingency funds to buy an old Goodyear for an affordable housing project.
Council just said no, saying it was financially irresponsible to spend from the emergency pot. denverite.com/2025/10/15/g...
Council just said no, saying it was financially irresponsible to spend from the emergency pot. denverite.com/2025/10/15/g...
Denver Police has a contract with Flock for drone first responders denverite.com/2025/10/14/d...
Denver Police has a contract with Flock for drone first responders
The company’s surveillance cameras have drawn civil rights concerns.
denverite.com
October 14, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Denver Police has a contract with Flock for drone first responders denverite.com/2025/10/14/d...
Got up to Kenosha just in time to shoot the same fall photo I always do.
October 6, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Got up to Kenosha just in time to shoot the same fall photo I always do.
Anyone know if the Arsenal is open?
October 2, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Anyone know if the Arsenal is open?
Am I losing it or is this middle one wrong? From a City of Arvada mailer.
October 1, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Am I losing it or is this middle one wrong? From a City of Arvada mailer.
what if they rename it to the 16th Street Mall denverite.com/2025/09/30/c...
City leaders hope to buy Denver Pavilions for $37M and make it the next Union Station
Denver’s Downtown Development Authority is set to buy Denver Pavilions, the open-air shopping mall on 16th Street. The public authority hopes to pay $37
denverite.com
September 30, 2025 at 10:10 PM
what if they rename it to the 16th Street Mall denverite.com/2025/09/30/c...
My old man behavior is that I can’t use adaptive cruise control, self-driving this or that. It’s less stressful to just drive the car.
September 22, 2025 at 10:50 PM
My old man behavior is that I can’t use adaptive cruise control, self-driving this or that. It’s less stressful to just drive the car.
I just heard one of the loudest lightning strikes of my life west of Denver. Like an artillery barrage.
September 16, 2025 at 9:22 PM
I just heard one of the loudest lightning strikes of my life west of Denver. Like an artillery barrage.
‘I tell my children they are safe. And I feel like a liar.’ Evergreen school shooting lays bare parents’ worst fears. www.cpr.org/2025/09/12/c...
‘I tell my children they are safe. And I feel like a liar.’ Evergreen school shooting lays bare parents’ worst fears
Colorado parents share their thoughts about what it’s like sending their kids to school every day.
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September 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM
‘I tell my children they are safe. And I feel like a liar.’ Evergreen school shooting lays bare parents’ worst fears. www.cpr.org/2025/09/12/c...
This woman literally ran through the woods to reach her son, who was thankfully safe, in the Evergreen shooting.
“I think if I’m being honest with myself, I always knew it was ‘When, not if?’”
Families of 900 students faced this today. 4 families facing worse — injuries and at least one death.
“I think if I’m being honest with myself, I always knew it was ‘When, not if?’”
Families of 900 students faced this today. 4 families facing worse — injuries and at least one death.
September 11, 2025 at 1:35 AM
This woman literally ran through the woods to reach her son, who was thankfully safe, in the Evergreen shooting.
“I think if I’m being honest with myself, I always knew it was ‘When, not if?’”
Families of 900 students faced this today. 4 families facing worse — injuries and at least one death.
“I think if I’m being honest with myself, I always knew it was ‘When, not if?’”
Families of 900 students faced this today. 4 families facing worse — injuries and at least one death.
@jeromey.bsky.social Hey! Doing a story about Broncos season ticket holders and potential impact of the new stadium. Saw your transparency post. Got a minute for an interview for Denverite/CPR? 919-414-2987
September 9, 2025 at 7:44 PM
@jeromey.bsky.social Hey! Doing a story about Broncos season ticket holders and potential impact of the new stadium. Saw your transparency post. Got a minute for an interview for Denverite/CPR? 919-414-2987