Westword
Denver, CO · English · Digital
Westword is a news outlet based in Denver, Colorado, covering local news, culture, and events with a focus on the Denver area and statewide issues. It reports on topics such as politics, community events, and social issues.
- Top beat: Society
- Tracked since 2026
- 4 Denver, CO peers
Latest stories
- Colorado mortuary owners charged with 125 counts of abuse of a corpseColorado mortuary owners were charged with 125 counts of abuse of a corpse after decomposing bodies and human remains were discovered in their facility.
- “I was pretty surprised.” Bret Saunders speaks on shocking ouster from KBCO after 28 yearsBret Saunders was unexpectedly laid off from KBCO after 28 years as part of iHeart's cost-cutting efforts, prompting mixed reactions from fans and colleagues.
- First Look: Westminster’s new food hall offers views, brews and bitesWestminster's new food hall District Pour & Provisions opened on June 13, featuring four food stalls, 92 self-serve beer taps, and panoramic mountain views.
- Meet Denver’s newest mathcore maniacs Beneath The LeavesBeneath The Leaves, a new mathcore band, is set to perform at the Blood on the Land Fest, showcasing their chaotic sound influenced by various genres.
- Protected: Steal our itinerary for the perfect weekend in Black HawkThe article provides a weekend itinerary for Black Hawk but is protected with no excerpt
- Warmer temps bring soaring tick populations. Here’s how to stay safe from Lyme disease.Warmer temperatures are increasing tick populations, leading to higher risks of Lyme disease. Symptoms can include a bull's-eye rash and flu-like effects, with long-term complications if untreated. Preventive measures include repellents, protective clothing, and tick checks.
- Denver’s first Taco Bell Cantina lands at DIADenver International Airport launches its first Taco Bell Cantina with liquor license, offering boozy beverages like Baja Blast, marking the first such location in Colorado and U.S. airports except for one in the Dominican Republic.
- The Colorado Attorney General has been trying to reach an extended car warranty company about its mailersThe Colorado Attorney General's Office is attempting to subpoena U.S. Automotive over alleged violations of state laws related to aggressive mail solicitation and failure to inform consumers of their privacy rights.
- Inside the effort to unionize the Federal, Oriental and HQ DenverWorkers at Denver's Federal, Oriental, and HQ Denver venues are seeking to unionize, facing opposition from owners who argue against potential union terms, while organizers highlight the need for greater workplace control.
- Italian street food comes to Denver at this new Avanti food hall stallAn Italian street food stall called Ciao Babe opens at Avanti Food & Beverage in Denver, serving authentic Tuscan sandwiches and pastas with imported ingredients.
- Oh hail no: Denver could see severe thunderstorms, hail todayDenver could experience severe thunderstorms with hail on June 24, including potential baseball-sized hail and strong winds, as two storm rounds are forecasted in the area.
- Dirty Heads have a “Super Bowl” at Red Rocks this weekDirty Heads is performing at Red Rocks and Dillon Amphitheater this week, promoting their new album '7 Seas,' which took four years to create and features more hip-hop elements and personal lyrics, with frontman Jared Watson highlighting the significance of Red Rocks as a major event for the band.
- The dating game: Behind Ryan Warner’s “Would I Date This Denver Building?”Ryan Warner's social media series 'Would I Date This Denver Building?' uses humor to connect people with Denver's architecture, highlighting both cherished and neglected structures to foster appreciation and preservation.
- Kim Gordon brings her Play Me Tour to DenverKim Gordon is set to perform in Denver as part of her Play Me Tour, though no details are available due to the article being protected.
- Faced with $80k in closing costs, Copper Kettle launches GoFundMe to pay landlordCopper Kettle Brewing owner Jeremy Gobien is seeking financial help through a GoFundMe campaign to cover $80,000 in closing costs required to return the building to its original condition, as his consulting business declined and the landlord refused to negotiate lease terms.