Duncan Sheik, Tony- and Grammy-winning ‘Spring Awakening’ composer and pop star, dies at 56
Tony and Grammy winner Duncan Sheik has died at 56. The “Barely Breathing” singer-songwriter composed the music for “Spring Awakening.”
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When will Veo roll out scooter tech preventing sidewalk riding in Denver? Ask again in 2 to 4 weeks.
Members of the Denver City Council are asking pointed questions of Veo, four months into the new electric scooter and bike provider’s contract, about a recurring problem: sidewalk riding.
Behind Sundance is an army of volunteers — from overseeing red carpets to shoveling snow. Here’s how to apply
The Sundance Film Festival has begun recruiting approximately 2,000 volunteers to help run the festival when it comes to Boulder in January, and anyone who is interested can apply starting in August.
For DU students, documenting immigration court at Aurora ICE facility is both ‘draining’ and ‘very rewarding’
Four women serve as research assistants under DU professor Rebecca Galemba, documenting immigration court proceedings in metro Denver as part of the Court Transparency Project.
Today in History: June 5, Novak Djokovic wins French Open, completing career Grand Slam
Novak Djokovic became the first man in nearly a half-century to win four consecutive major championships, finally earning an elusive French Open title with a win over Andy Murray to complete a career Grand Slam.
Colorado lays off 173 workers in state IT office as part of shakeup, but plans more hiring
Colorado’s Office of Information Technology is laying off more than 170 people and its executive director is stepping down as part of a “large-scale realignment.”
Colorado’s new limits on sports betting deposits — and credit card ban — to take effect
Colorado gamblers will no longer be allowed to use credit cards to make deposits on sports betting apps, and their deposits will be limited to six per day, beginning Wednesday.
Cherry Creek Schools spent $65,000 on a Brazilian film crew that shot a 6-minute promotional video
Cherry Creek Schools paid Education Accelerated more than $65,000 for a Brazilian film crew to shoot a promotional video for its teacher residency program, new documents show.
Denver projects that revenue will grow slightly in 2027 as more visitors spend money downtown, mayor says
Denver projects its revenue will grow in 2027 under a forecast that — if accurate — could begin to turn around years of belt-tightening, according to Mayor Mike Johnston’s budget proposal.
Metro Denver schools have new warning for students: Watch out for bears
Bears are common in Colorado’s high country and the Front Range foothills, but their recent and more frequent appearances in places like Greenwood Village, Littleton and Arvada have led to an unusual start to the 2026-27 school year.