MEET MADDIE RHODES


A little bit about me

I'm currently a digital producer for FOX31 local news in Denver, however, my reach goes far beyond Colorado. While managing a team of 10 writers, I produce nationally shared stories that reach millions of viewers.

I'm known for evergreen stories that have been shared to The Hill, NewsNation and several other major outlets. I was named one of the top performers in Nexstar, which has more than 200 stations, and present my best practices annually to the company.

On my portfolio, you'll find stories with anything from a haunted apartment for rent to some of the biggest breaking news in Colorado. But there are a few things you won't find in here. 

So let me informally introduce myself...

Beyond the byline: Who is Maddie Rhodes?

I'm a world traveler. I've done everything from white water rafting in a Montana rainstorm to getting lost in a remote cave in Greece.

I'm a major foodie and a proud Yelp Elite. If there are tapas or anything with a lavender cocktail, I'm there. One odd thing I always look for is an interesting bathroom. Doesn't have to go with the restaurant, but I'm a sucker for a completely unexpected bathroom.

I'm also into fashion. My closet is the first place my friends raid and to me, getting ready is the best part of going out. I have my own brand, Love, Maddie, where I sell preloved clothes. I try to keep up with the latest trends without creating extra waste. My biggest fashion faux paw? People wearing name brands just because they're expensive.

Top Performing

Is the 9-9-9 Challenge at Coors Field worth it? Here’s a cost breakdown

DENVER (KDVR) — The 9-9-9 Challenge, where fans drink nine beers and eat nine hot dogs at a nine-inning baseball game, is officially at Coors Field, but fans are balking at the small amount that comes with it.


The 9-9-9 Challenge has been an unofficial viral trend where people, including former NFL defensive end JJ Watt, ordered and ate nine hot dogs and drank nine beers during a nine-inning baseball game. That is, until the Philadelphia Phillies added it to the menu in 2025.

Major League B...

Meet Glizzilla: The nearly 2 foot viral hot dog at Coors Field

DENVER (KDVR) — It’s 1 pound, nearly 2 feet long and takes both hands to carry, and no, it’s not a small dog. It’s known as the Glizzilla, the newest addition to the Coors Field menu.


The Glizzilla is an extra long hot dog you can order at a Colorado Rockies game. Think of it like a glizzy on sterioids, except this all-beef hot dog is completely legal — it just might give you a stomach ache.

The Glizzilla is 23 inches, which is about the same size as two footlong Subway sandwiches, or abo...

These Colorado laws go into effect on Jan. 1, 2026

DENVER (KDVR) — The beginning of the new year means a change of calendars and habits for some people, and for all Coloradans, the new year means there will be changes in the state laws.


Colorado laws get passed consistently, but the effective date isn’t always right away. A lot of times, the effective date is delayed to make sure people have time to comply with the law before there are penalties.

Several laws went into effect in July and August, and at the beginning of a new year, several...

Northern lights FOMO? The aurora borealis might’ve looked better on camera

DENVER (KDVR) — Did you miss the northern lights on Tuesday night? Well, if it makes you feel better, the aurora borealis might’ve looked better in pictures.


The northern lights swept across Colorado on Tuesday night, with people taking photos of the green, purple and pink colors in the sky. However, it didn’t look that way to the naked eye in parts of the state.

Here’s what the northern lights looked like in Colorado, but taken on two different cameras:
According to the National Oceanic a...

Why are local restaurants closing? Some owners cite Denver’s rising minimum wage

DENVER (KDVR) — Several beloved local restaurants in Denver have closed over the past year, and according to some business owners, it’s because of the city’s minimum wage laws and rising costs.


From Cap City Tavern to Sushi-Rama, regulars’ go-to spots and community favorites are seemingly closing left and right. Why are they closing? Well, some say it’s because of Denver’s economic climate and labor regulations.

Denver enacted Revised Municipal Code Chapter §58-16 in November 2019 to annual...

Denver bar serving a $2.5K martini. So, what’s in it?

DENVER (KDVR) — Tucked away in an alley, inside a hotel that was once Denver’s old Cherry Creek Post Office, lies B&GC, a speakeasy that’s serving a gold-infused martini worth thousands.


It’s known as the Gilded Martini.

It’s made like any other martini — with some exceptions. The bar uses gold-infused Monkey 47 and Belvedere 10, which utilizes a recipe from 1910. It’s also made with a house vermouth blend, olive oil, and comes with a 24-karat gold sheet garnish.


“It’s basically infused...

Photos: Baseball-sized hail falls in Colorado after ‘rare’ overnight storm

DENVER (KDVR) — Severe weather passed through Colorado on Tuesday morning, leaving heavy rain and hail as big as a baseball.


Residents in Milliken were awoken to loud pounding on Tuesday morning, and one person even thought someone was breaking into their house. However, the sound was coming from the roof, where large hail anywhere from the size of a penny to a baseball was storming in.

The National Weather Service said it was a “rare” overnight storm. Pinpoint Weather Meterologist Travis M...

List: Over $200M worth of HHS grant money was terminated in Colorado

DENVER (KDVR) — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is undergoing a major restructuring, with layoffs and federal grant cuts nationwide, including hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of grant terminations in Colorado.


At the end of March, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the restructuring of the department responsible for the country’s health and human services, saying in a social media post that the department will be doing “more with less.”

The departm...

‘Disappeared into thin air’: Colorado family offers $200 for return of beloved teddy bear

DENVER (KDVR) — A mother and her son were enjoying the weekend at the Montbello Recreation Center in the Gateway-Green Valley Ranch neighborhood until they realized the boy lost his beloved teddy bear, Jelly Bear.


Now, the family is doing everything they can to find the fuzzy family member.


Jessica Fey and her son, originally from the Firestone area, were in Denver visiting family over the weekend. Fey recalled leaving the hotel with Jelly Bear and getting into the car and going to the rec...

Life & Culture

Then & now: Photos show how Colorado’s popular attractions changed over the years

DENVER (KDVR) — What was once a place to perform with acoustics between rocks is now a bucket list venue in Colorado for top performers — and this is just one of the many visible changes across the state.

In a place that became a state nearly 150 years ago, Colorado is now home to one of the most iconic music venues in the country, buildings that were built in the 1800 and some of the best places to catch a sports game. However, these places didn’t all start that way.


Here’s what’s differe...

Why are local restaurants closing? Some owners cite Denver’s rising minimum wage

DENVER (KDVR) — Several beloved local restaurants in Denver have closed over the past year, and according to some business owners, it’s because of the city’s minimum wage laws and rising costs.


From Cap City Tavern to Sushi-Rama, regulars’ go-to spots and community favorites are seemingly closing left and right. Why are they closing? Well, some say it’s because of Denver’s economic climate and labor regulations.

Denver enacted Revised Municipal Code Chapter §58-16 in November 2019 to annual...

Viral ‘9-9-9 Challenge’ at Coors Field sparks mixed fan reactions

DENVER (KDVR) — The 9-9-9 Challenge, where fans drink nine beers and eat nine hot dogs at a nine-inning baseball game, is officially at Coors Field, but fans are balking at the small amount that comes with it.


The 9-9-9 Challenge has been an unofficial viral trend where people, including former NFL defensive end JJ Watt, ordered and ate nine hot dogs and drank nine beers during a nine-inning baseball game. That is, until the Philadelphia Phillies added it to the menu in 2025.

Major League B...

This early 2000’s-themed bar is opening on South Broadway

DENVER (KDVR) — An early 2000’s-themed bar with lava lamps and an old-school TV console is opening on South Broadway on Thursday.


Good Luck Club first came to Denver in a pop-up at Seven Grand over the winter. Now, it’s opening its brick-and-mortar location right by Dive Inn. The bar is opening on Thursday, but inside, it’s just like stepping back two decades with a boombox, CDs and classic board games.

“It’s a place where cell phones get swapped for intense rounds of Uno and Donkey Kong...

New Mexican restaurant to open in former California Pizza Kitchen at Cherry Creek mall

DENVER (KDVR) — The group behind Blue Island Oyster Bar and Oliver’s Italian is set to open its newest restaurant in the shuttered California Pizza Kitchen at the Cherry Creek Shopping Center.


Shucking Good Hospitality opened the popular Blue Island Oyster Bar in Denver and Lone Tree, as well as Oliver’s Italian in Greenwood Village, and now, they’re slated to open Ash and Agave in early April at the California Pizza Kitchen that closed over the summer.

Ash and Agave is a Mexican restaurant...

Colorado’s first luxury treehouse hotel opens in the woods of Evergreen

DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado’s first treehouse hotel is finally open, with two luxury treehouses propped up in the woods of Evergreen.


On the outside, it’s cabins lofted in the air and surrounded by trees. On the inside, it is nothing like the childhood memories filled with old wood and cobwebs in a homemade treehouse. In this hotel, think a dazzling chandelier over the bed, floor-to-ceiling windows and a copper tub.

Co-owner Ashley LaRocque said the idea for Juniper Lodge & Treehouses came fro...

This Airbnb in Colorado was the ‘most loved’ listing on social media in 2025

DENVER (KDVR) — An Airbnb in Colorado became the most loved listing on social media after going viral for its roll-out bed.


Airbnb, a vacation rental website, released a list of its most loved listings on socials in 2025. This is based on total engagement with likes, comments, shares and impressions on Instagram and TikTok. Among the 10 spots worldwide, a Colorado Airbnb made the top of the list.

The cabin is called “Star of the Wild” and is located in Del Norte, just outside Penitente Ca...

Historic bar shutters after 51 years in Boulder

DENVER (KDVR) — A historic bar in Boulder known for its charmingly confusing bathroom and antique decor coating the inside closed its doors on Saturday after 51 years.


The “world famous” Dark Horse announced that it was closing its doors on Saturday, March 14, after its 51st anniversary. The bar, which first opened in 1975, has poured up beers, served hamburgers and hosted trivia and karaoke in Boulder for decades.

While the bar on Baseline Road is known to locals, you might recognise it fr...

Largest bathhouse in Denver to begin construction downtown

DENVER (KDVR) — There’s going to be a new bathhouse in the city. Picture the communal bathhouses that date back centuries, but modern with an urban garden with saunas, mineral pools and even a geothermal well to heat the tubs.


That’s the plan for the area around Osage Street and Colfax Avenue.


It’s known as Coba Bathhouse and was created with the idea of bringing people back together. Colorado locals Memphis Orion, the CEO, Jon Medina, the CCO and Adam Lerner, the chief strategic officer...

This haunted Denver mansion is now available for lease

DENVER (KDVR) — A notoriously haunted mansion with reports of flickering chandeliers, books flying off shelves and several resident ghosts is available for lease in Denver.


The Peabody-Whitehead Mansion sits on Grant Street and is usually just a stop during Denver ghost tours. However, on Halloween of 2013, the current owner, Ira Wertenteil, and his wife, Cindy Powers, bought the house and refurbished it for more than a decade.

Now, it’s available for lease.


The mansion was first built i...

‘Like losing a close friend’: The Hornet to close after nearly 30 years in Denver

DENVER (KDVR) — Locals are heartbroken after a beloved restaurant on South Broadway announced it is closing after almost 30 years.


The Hornet has been serving American cuisine for 29 years, located just a block from the Mayan Theater. While many locals consider it an “institution of Denver,” on Monday, it announced that it will soon be closing its doors.

“While many things have changed and become more complicated over the years at 1st & Broadway, we would prefer to celebrate all of the amaz...

Highly anticipated Formula 1 simulator bar opens in Denver

DENVER (KDVR) — It just got a whole lot faster in Denver — or at least it will feel like it with the new arcade bar that simulates a Formula 1 racetrack.


On Wednesday, Denver F1 Arcade is opening its doors in the River North Art District as only the fourth location in the country. Just across the street from stables like Corisca Wine Bar and Larimer Lounge lies 69 state-of-the-art Formula 1 racing simulators.

The 15,000-square-foot space on Walnut Street has immersive racing experience simu...

Pitch a single friend by PowerPoint? Dating trend hits McGregor Square’s Jumbotron

DENVER (KDVR) — The newest way of dating — where people vouch for their single friends via PowerPoint — has taken Denver by storm, and now, Denver’s largest singles event is set to take place this Friday in McGregor Square.


Pitch-A-Friend is a trending event where friends tell the crowd why they should date their friend. This comes from a slide show showing their best, worst, and funniest qualities, with anything from being a proud dog dad to an avid hiker.

The trend started in Philadelphi...

Decade-old brewery in Denver closing its doors by end of year

DENVER (KDVR) — A Denver brewery that’s been open for 10 years announced on Saturday that it’s deciding to close for good at the end of the year.


Tucked away on Tennyson Street in the Berkeley neighborhood, Call to Arms Brewing Company is a local favorite, with beer drinkers heading to the taproom for anything from a late-night beer shot to a wedding party.

The independent brewery was first opened by three guys who met while brewing, cellaring and packaging beer at Avery Brewing Company in...

Could downtown Denver get a Ferris wheel? One nonprofit is pushing for it

DENVER (KDVR) — The 16th Street Mall Project is nearing an end with several blocks filled with new retailers, patios and trees, but a local nonprofit sees a bigger vision — one that includes a 500-foot-tall Ferris wheel.


New Downtown Denver, a Denver-based private investigations firm, has proposed several visions to revitalize the city, with one idea including a gondola system on 16th Street. However, that isn’t the nonprofit’s only idea for downtown Denver.

Ryan Ross, the director of New D...

Community helps find missing dog lost in Colorado woods for 27 days

DENVER (KDVR) — A Denver couple was losing hope after their 2-year-old dog, Kaiya, ran off into the woods near Crested Butte — that is, until they got a call nearly a month after she went missing.


Trevor Broderick and Emily Assaf were heading home from celebrating their anniversary after camping with their dog. Broderick said they were near One Mile Campground, right outside of Almont, when Kaiya jumped out of their car, which was going about 15 mph.

This was the last time they saw her for...

These Denver restaurants are planning to open in 2026

DENVER (KDVR) — Several beloved Denver restaurants closed their doors this year, but more restaurants are announcing plans to open in the city — and some even in the same spot.


Several restaurants in Denver have closed over the year. From Noble Riot in the River North Art District to decades-old Cap City Tavern, many restaurateurs said rising costs and the city’s increasing minimum wage were among the reasons for closing their doors in the city.

However, that doesn’t mean it’s the end for...

These beloved restaurants closed in 2025

DENVER (KDVR) — Locals were heartbroken over beloved Denver restaurants, some of which were open for decades, that closed this year.


Restaurants are constantly opening and closing in Denver, but this year, the Mile High City lost some good ones. From losing The Hornet, which was open for 29 years on South Broadway, to Pub on Pearl closing after 35 years in the Washington Park West neighborhood, some restaurants can’t be replaced.

One diner described The Hornet shuttering “like losing a c...

‘This is my whole life’: Frank ‘The Pizza King’ closes its doors after 64 years in Englewood

DENVER (KDVR) — The iconic Englewood pizzeria officially closed its doors over the weekend after more than six decades on South Broadway. 


Frank “The Pizza King” was a local spot that served up pies for 64 years, that is, until the building they rented was sold, and the new property owners made it clear they needed to leave. On Saturday, only a few months after the announcement, the pizzeria served up its last slices.

The establishment was beloved by many locals, with hundreds of comments f...

This nearly century-old plan will be finished at Red Rocks in 2026

DENVER (KDVR) — Red Rocks Amphitheatre is getting ready to kick off the next concert season in March, and it’s planning on a few new updates, including a plan first put in place in 1936.


As one of the most attended venues in the world, Red Rocks is constantly upgrading parts of the amphitheater in Morrison. Last year, it was working on the visitor’s center, and this year, it has even more plans.


This season, Red Rocks said it would be debuting two upgrades for its 85th anniversary, which...

Several La Loma restaurants renamed after rights transfer

DENVER (KDVR) — Several La Loma restaurants are getting a new name after one of the restaurant owners gained exclusive rights to the brand in early September.


Previously, there were technically five La Loma restaurants in the Denver metro area, however, they were owned by two different people. The La Loma restaurants on Broadway in Denver and Castle Rock were owned by Mark Brinkerhoff, while the La Loma restaurants in McGregor Square, Greenwood Village and Parker were separately owned by Ren...

‘Insult to the history’: Historic buildings demolished at Burnham Yard

DENVER (KDVR) — Organizations are speaking out after historic buildings were demolished in Burnham Yard, an area rumored to be a new site for the Denver Broncos.


Historic Denver, a non-profit organization that advocates for historic landmarks, said the Colorado Department of Transportation destroyed several historic properties over the weekend at Burnham Yard, a 58-acre area between 4th Avenue and Seminole Street, rumored to be the new Denver Broncos stadium.

Historic Denver said these bu...

Golfing at Coors Field? Soon, you can get a ballpark tee time

DENVER (KDVR) — Coors Field is known for the Colorado Rockies, but for one weekend this fall, another sport is taking over the ballpark.


Tee times are coming out to play a round of golf inside Coors Field. Instead of watching the Rockies on the upper deck, people hit balls onto the field with custom greens in a nine-hole round of golf.

This isn’t the first time Coors Field has hosted a weekend of golf. Golfing at the ball park has become an annual tradition that started in 2022 with Upper D...

Bands pull out of Punk in the Park amid controversy with organizer

DENVER (KDVR) — Several bands have pulled out of Punk in the Park shortly before it’s set to start on Friday, with one band dropping out after learning the owner of the festival allegedly donated to President Donald Trump’s campaign.


Punk in the Park is a three-day music festival in Denver. Over 40 bands were set to play from Friday through Sunday, however, a few of the listed bands won’t be at the National Western Stockyards this weekend.

One band, Destiny Bond, said on Thursday morning...
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Food

Why are local restaurants closing? Some owners cite Denver’s rising minimum wage

DENVER (KDVR) — Several beloved local restaurants in Denver have closed over the past year, and according to some business owners, it’s because of the city’s minimum wage laws and rising costs.


From Cap City Tavern to Sushi-Rama, regulars’ go-to spots and community favorites are seemingly closing left and right. Why are they closing? Well, some say it’s because of Denver’s economic climate and labor regulations.

Denver enacted Revised Municipal Code Chapter §58-16 in November 2019 to annual...

Viral ‘9-9-9 Challenge’ at Coors Field sparks mixed fan reactions

DENVER (KDVR) — The 9-9-9 Challenge, where fans drink nine beers and eat nine hot dogs at a nine-inning baseball game, is officially at Coors Field, but fans are balking at the small amount that comes with it.


The 9-9-9 Challenge has been an unofficial viral trend where people, including former NFL defensive end JJ Watt, ordered and ate nine hot dogs and drank nine beers during a nine-inning baseball game. That is, until the Philadelphia Phillies added it to the menu in 2025.

Major League B...

Meet ‘Glizzilla’: The $45 hot dog available at Colorado Rockies games

DENVER (KDVR) — The newest addition to the menu at Coors Field is 1 pound, 2 feet long, and a whopping $45 bucks.


Meet the Glizzilla.


The Glizzilla, as its name suggests, is a monstrously large hot dog available for purchase at Colorado Rockies home games. At 23 inches, it’s about the size of two footlong Subway sandwiches or a 4-month-old baby. If you were to go back-to-back with it, it might stand taller than your knees.


The Glizzilla comes on a 19-inch bun, which basically looks lik...

Denver bar serving a $2.5K martini. So, what’s in it?

DENVER (KDVR) — Tucked away in an alley, inside a hotel that was once Denver’s old Cherry Creek Post Office, lies B&GC, a speakeasy that’s serving a gold-infused martini worth thousands.


It’s known as the Gilded Martini.

It’s made like any other martini — with some exceptions. The bar uses gold-infused Monkey 47 and Belvedere 10, which utilizes a recipe from 1910. It’s also made with a house vermouth blend, olive oil, and comes with a 24-karat gold sheet garnish.


“It’s basically infused...

Pizza donuts? Coors Field introduces bizarre new item

DENVER (KDVR) — The baseball season is here, with the heat wafting in the smell of the classic hot dogs and warm pretzels into the stands. At Coors Field, that smell is joined by an unusual new combination — donuts and pizza.


Ahead of the Colorado Rockies home opener on Friday, Coors Field is introducing some of its newest foods at the downtown stadium. One new item, which will be at a food stand just outside Section 109 in the main concourse in right field, combines two classic items into an...

This early 2000’s-themed bar is opening on South Broadway

DENVER (KDVR) — An early 2000’s-themed bar with lava lamps and an old-school TV console is opening on South Broadway on Thursday.


Good Luck Club first came to Denver in a pop-up at Seven Grand over the winter. Now, it’s opening its brick-and-mortar location right by Dive Inn. The bar is opening on Thursday, but inside, it’s just like stepping back two decades with a boombox, CDs and classic board games.

“It’s a place where cell phones get swapped for intense rounds of Uno and Donkey Kong...

What’s inside Vail’s ‘world famous’ $25 hot chocolate

DENVER (KDVR) — A hot chocolate made in Vail is circling the internet. It’s expensive as far as hot chocolate prices go — even for a Colorado ski town — but it’s not your average hot chocolate either.


It’s known as the Haute Chocolate, a specialty drink made at the Four Seasons Resort and Residences. While there are resort locations all over the world, this drink is only made at The Remedy Bar on the Vail property.

While there’s only one spot to get this renowned hot chocolate, many people...

Historic bar shutters after 51 years in Boulder

DENVER (KDVR) — A historic bar in Boulder known for its charmingly confusing bathroom and antique decor coating the inside closed its doors on Saturday after 51 years.


The “world famous” Dark Horse announced that it was closing its doors on Saturday, March 14, after its 51st anniversary. The bar, which first opened in 1975, has poured up beers, served hamburgers and hosted trivia and karaoke in Boulder for decades.

While the bar on Baseline Road is known to locals, you might recognise it fr...

Is the 9-9-9 Challenge at Coors Field worth it? Here’s a cost breakdown

DENVER (KDVR) — The 9-9-9 Challenge, where fans drink nine beers and eat nine hot dogs at a nine-inning baseball game, is officially at Coors Field, but fans are balking at the small amount that comes with it.


The 9-9-9 Challenge has been an unofficial viral trend where people, including former NFL defensive end JJ Watt, ordered and ate nine hot dogs and drank nine beers during a nine-inning baseball game. That is, until the Philadelphia Phillies added it to the menu in 2025.

Major League B...

‘This is my whole life’: Frank ‘The Pizza King’ closes its doors after 64 years in Englewood

DENVER (KDVR) — The iconic Englewood pizzeria officially closed its doors over the weekend after more than six decades on South Broadway. 


Frank “The Pizza King” was a local spot that served up pies for 64 years, that is, until the building they rented was sold, and the new property owners made it clear they needed to leave. On Saturday, only a few months after the announcement, the pizzeria served up its last slices.

The establishment was beloved by many locals, with hundreds of comments f...

Want to try the ‘9-9-9 Challenge?’ It’s coming to Coors Field

DENVER (KDVR) — The viral “9-9-9 Challenge,” where you eat nine hot dogs and drink nine beers during a nine-inning baseball game, is officially coming to ballparks across the nation, including Denver.


On Monday, Major League Baseball announced that Aramark Sports + Entertainment partnered with competitive eater Joey Chestnut to bring the “9-9-9 Challenge” to six different ballparks this season.

The challenge unofficially took off at ballparks, with more and more people on social media try...

‘I have never seen it this bad’: Colfax restaurant to close after rising costs

DENVER (KDVR) — Benzina, a former muffler shop turned Italian restaurant, announced its closure after rising costs of food, labor and rent left the spot on Colfax Avenue losing tens of thousands every month.


Owner Bradley Anderson has been in the restaurant business for over 40 years, taking part in several Denver metro restaurants like Castle Cafe and Next Door Bar. He sold his shares in the restaurants when he decided to open Benzina.

Benzina, positioned on the popular road in the South P...

Diners ski, hike a mile to reach this off-the-grid Leadville restaurant

DENVER (KDVR) — In Leadville’s backcountry lies a 30-year-old cookhouse, but to dine there, you’ll have to venture across a one-mile stretch of dirt, rocks and snow.


Tennessee Pass is an off-the-grid restaurant — it’s so off-the-grid, it takes a one-mile ski or hike to reach the establishment. While reservations are booked out for at least a month, it all started with a picnic bench and a popular view where travelers ate lunch.

Erica Curry with Tennessee Pass said the owners bought the Nord...

Why do Colorado venues crack your can after you purchase the beverage?

DENVER (KDVR) — There’s no better way to enjoy a Colorado Rockies game or a concert at Empower Field or Ball Arena during the summer months than with an ice-cold beverage in your hand. Just know that if you do buy a can, the employees will open it for you.

There are a few reasons for that.

For some venues, like Ball Arena, it’s a liability. According to Jim Mulvihill with Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, it’s policy for employees to open any beverage before it’s handed out. This is sometimes a

These beloved restaurants closed in 2025

DENVER (KDVR) — Locals were heartbroken over beloved Denver restaurants, some of which were open for decades, that closed this year.


Restaurants are constantly opening and closing in Denver, but this year, the Mile High City lost some good ones. From losing The Hornet, which was open for 29 years on South Broadway, to Pub on Pearl closing after 35 years in the Washington Park West neighborhood, some restaurants can’t be replaced.

One diner described The Hornet shuttering “like losing a c...

‘Tipping fatigue’ leads local bagel shop to stop accepting tips

DENVER (KDVR) — Tipping: A tradition used by customers to applaud good service in the food industry has turned into a regular request that pops up on seemingly every touch screen and receipt at check out.


Peter Sherman with one local bagel shop called it “tipping fatigue” where customers are simply tired of paying more than what’s on the menu price.


Sherman with Moe’s Broadway Bagel, a bagel shop with seven locations across Colorado, said all the shop locations stopped accepting tips in...

This Denver chef is competing in TV show for biggest prize in history

DENVER (KDVR) — A Denver chef, known for his cooking that earned Bruto a Michelin star, is competing in “America’s Culinary Cup” for the biggest cash prize in culinary television history.


“America’s Culinary Cup” is a television competition series that features signature cooking challenges for the “10 culinary commandments,” and in late January, the 16 contestants set to compete in the show were announced.

Between a James Beard winner from North Carolina and a Bocuse d’Or gold medalist in T...

‘Like losing a close friend’: The Hornet to close after nearly 30 years in Denver

DENVER (KDVR) — Locals are heartbroken after a beloved restaurant on South Broadway announced it is closing after almost 30 years.


The Hornet has been serving American cuisine for 29 years, located just a block from the Mayan Theater. While many locals consider it an “institution of Denver,” on Monday, it announced that it will soon be closing its doors.

“While many things have changed and become more complicated over the years at 1st & Broadway, we would prefer to celebrate all of the amaz...

These Denver restaurants are planning to open in 2026

DENVER (KDVR) — Several beloved Denver restaurants closed their doors this year, but more restaurants are announcing plans to open in the city — and some even in the same spot.


Several restaurants in Denver have closed over the year. From Noble Riot in the River North Art District to decades-old Cap City Tavern, many restaurateurs said rising costs and the city’s increasing minimum wage were among the reasons for closing their doors in the city.

However, that doesn’t mean it’s the end for...

This historic coffeehouse offers views of Rocky Mountain chapel near Estes Park

DENVER (KDVR) — Tucked between mountains lies a remote coffeehouse that was originally built in the early 1900s for a Catholic boy’s camp. Now, it’s serving lattes with a view of the Front Range.


You might catch a glimpse of Camp St. Malo if you’re driving on Colorado 7 to or from Estes Park. What sticks out from the roadway is what’s commonly known as “Chapel on the Rock,” or Saint Catherine’s Chapel on the Rock, but what people don’t see on the historic property is the built-in coffeehouse...

New Mexican restaurant to open in former California Pizza Kitchen at Cherry Creek mall

DENVER (KDVR) — The group behind Blue Island Oyster Bar and Oliver’s Italian is set to open its newest restaurant in the shuttered California Pizza Kitchen at the Cherry Creek Shopping Center.


Shucking Good Hospitality opened the popular Blue Island Oyster Bar in Denver and Lone Tree, as well as Oliver’s Italian in Greenwood Village, and now, they’re slated to open Ash and Agave in early April at the California Pizza Kitchen that closed over the summer.

Ash and Agave is a Mexican restaurant...

Decade-old brewery in Denver closing its doors by end of year

DENVER (KDVR) — A Denver brewery that’s been open for 10 years announced on Saturday that it’s deciding to close for good at the end of the year.


Tucked away on Tennyson Street in the Berkeley neighborhood, Call to Arms Brewing Company is a local favorite, with beer drinkers heading to the taproom for anything from a late-night beer shot to a wedding party.

The independent brewery was first opened by three guys who met while brewing, cellaring and packaging beer at Avery Brewing Company in...

Highly anticipated Formula 1 simulator bar opens in Denver

DENVER (KDVR) — It just got a whole lot faster in Denver — or at least it will feel like it with the new arcade bar that simulates a Formula 1 racetrack.


On Wednesday, Denver F1 Arcade is opening its doors in the River North Art District as only the fourth location in the country. Just across the street from stables like Corisca Wine Bar and Larimer Lounge lies 69 state-of-the-art Formula 1 racing simulators.

The 15,000-square-foot space on Walnut Street has immersive racing experience simu...

These 4 Denver restaurants earned a Michelin star

DENVER (KDVR) — The Michelin Guide has announced restaurants to receive awards in 2025, with new restaurants in Denver earning their first stars, and one becoming Colorado’s first two-starred restaurant.


The Michelin Guide is fairly new in Colorado. The guide, known for giving out prestigious awards that recognize outstanding cuisine, debuted in the state in 2023 with five restaurants earning the first Michelin stars.

Beckon, Bosq, BRUTØ, Frasca Food and Wine and The Wolf’s Tailor were the...
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Colorado’s first luxury treehouse hotel opens in the woods of Evergreen

DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado’s first treehouse hotel is finally open, with two luxury treehouses propped up in the woods of Evergreen.


On the outside, it’s cabins lofted in the air and surrounded by trees. On the inside, it is nothing like the childhood memories filled with old wood and cobwebs in a homemade treehouse. In this hotel, think a dazzling chandelier over the bed, floor-to-ceiling windows and a copper tub.

Co-owner Ashley LaRocque said the idea for Juniper Lodge & Treehouses came fro...

Diners ski, hike a mile to reach this off-the-grid Leadville restaurant

DENVER (KDVR) — In Leadville’s backcountry lies a 30-year-old cookhouse, but to dine there, you’ll have to venture across a one-mile stretch of dirt, rocks and snow.


Tennessee Pass is an off-the-grid restaurant — it’s so off-the-grid, it takes a one-mile ski or hike to reach the establishment. While reservations are booked out for at least a month, it all started with a picnic bench and a popular view where travelers ate lunch.

Erica Curry with Tennessee Pass said the owners bought the Nord...

Largest bathhouse in Denver to begin construction downtown

DENVER (KDVR) — There’s going to be a new bathhouse in the city. Picture the communal bathhouses that date back centuries, but modern with an urban garden with saunas, mineral pools and even a geothermal well to heat the tubs.


That’s the plan for the area around Osage Street and Colfax Avenue.


It’s known as Coba Bathhouse and was created with the idea of bringing people back together. Colorado locals Memphis Orion, the CEO, Jon Medina, the CCO and Adam Lerner, the chief strategic officer...

Popular creek at Great Sand Dunes might not flow after low snowpack

DENVER (KDVR) — The creek at the Great Sand Dunes National Park might not look the same this summer after an unusually low amount of snowpack this winter.


Medano Creek is a seasonal body of water that forms at the Great Sand Dunes National Park between the parking lot and the dune field. In the spring and summer, it’s a popular cool off spot and is considered one of the best beaches in the United States.

However, due to the low snowpack this winter, the National Park Service told FOX31 tha...

It took one man 60 years to build this castle in southern Colorado

DENVER (KDVR) — The stone structure along the San Isabel National Forest known as Bishop Castle started with a 15-year-old, an argument with an English teacher and a heavily wooded plot of land.

This history of the stone castle lies on the monument’s website, where the Bishop family said it all started with a fight Jim Bishop had with an English teacher.

According to the Bishop family, the castle’s story truly started when Jim decided to drop out of high school following an argument with his t

Decade-old brewery in Denver closing its doors by end of year

DENVER (KDVR) — A Denver brewery that’s been open for 10 years announced on Saturday that it’s deciding to close for good at the end of the year.


Tucked away on Tennyson Street in the Berkeley neighborhood, Call to Arms Brewing Company is a local favorite, with beer drinkers heading to the taproom for anything from a late-night beer shot to a wedding party.

The independent brewery was first opened by three guys who met while brewing, cellaring and packaging beer at Avery Brewing Company in...

This Colorado carousel still runs over 100 years later

DENVER (KDVR) — A more than 100-year-old carousel in Colorado still runs with its original animals, motor and paint.


The Kit Carson County Carousel wasn’t even supposed to be in Kit Carson County. According to the carousel’s website, it was originally crafted for Elitch Gardens.


The Philadelphia Toboggan Company built the sixth carousel in 1905 for the amusement park, until the park decided it wanted a more modern carousel where the animals moved up and down.

In 1927, the carousel’s we...

Highly anticipated Formula 1 simulator bar opens in Denver

DENVER (KDVR) — It just got a whole lot faster in Denver — or at least it will feel like it with the new arcade bar that simulates a Formula 1 racetrack.


On Wednesday, Denver F1 Arcade is opening its doors in the River North Art District as only the fourth location in the country. Just across the street from stables like Corisca Wine Bar and Larimer Lounge lies 69 state-of-the-art Formula 1 racing simulators.

The 15,000-square-foot space on Walnut Street has immersive racing experience simu...

Golfing at Coors Field? Soon, you can get a ballpark tee time

DENVER (KDVR) — Coors Field is known for the Colorado Rockies, but for one weekend this fall, another sport is taking over the ballpark.


Tee times are coming out to play a round of golf inside Coors Field. Instead of watching the Rockies on the upper deck, people hit balls onto the field with custom greens in a nine-hole round of golf.

This isn’t the first time Coors Field has hosted a weekend of golf. Golfing at the ball park has become an annual tradition that started in 2022 with Upper D...

Did you know? You can still tube on natural snow in Colorado

DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado ski mountains are wrapped up for the winter, but the leftover snow isn’t done for the season just yet.


While it’s summer in Denver, Keystone Ski Resort was able to keep some of the cold thanks to an elevation of 11,640 feet. Now, the mountain is holding final rides with the leftover snow from the season — except it’s not with skis or a board, but with a snow tube in the summer.


In June, the resort pushed the remaining snow from the winter into two tubing lanes in...

This historic coffeehouse offers views of Rocky Mountain chapel near Estes Park

DENVER (KDVR) — Tucked between mountains lies a remote coffeehouse that was originally built in the early 1900s for a Catholic boy’s camp. Now, it’s serving lattes with a view of the Front Range.


You might catch a glimpse of Camp St. Malo if you’re driving on Colorado 7 to or from Estes Park. What sticks out from the roadway is what’s commonly known as “Chapel on the Rock,” or Saint Catherine’s Chapel on the Rock, but what people don’t see on the historic property is the built-in coffeehouse...

7 places to go tubing around Colorado

DENVER (KDVR) — The landlocked Centennial State doesn’t have a spot next to the ocean, but there are still ways to cool off without a pool in your backyard — for many Coloradans, this includes tubing down creeks and rivers.


It doesn’t take much. All you need is a river that allows tubing and a tube.

Earlier this season, places like Clear Creek and Boulder Creek enforced tubing bans because the snowmelt rose water levels on creeks and river waters. Now, tubing bans on many popular creeks hav...

Poll: Favorite roadside attractions in Colorado

DENVER (KDVR) — Driving across Interstate 70 or to southern Colorado can take hours, but luckily there’s plenty to see along the way.

Whether you’re looking to stretch your legs during a long drive or see some of Colorado’s quirkiest attractions, these are some fan-favorite places to stop while on the road.


FOX31 turned to viewers and asked on Facebook, “What are your favorite roadside attractions?” Here are some responses.


Just off I-70 in Burlington lies the Kit Carson County Carousel...

Photos: Old Denver advertisements show price of goods in 1800s-1900s

DENVER (KDVR) — The Denver Public Library stores old photos dating back over a century. Some of these photos include old advertisements showing the price of amusement park tickets to hotel rooms from over 100 years ago.

While the advertisements weren’t as flashy back then as they are now, the prices of the goods were certainly cheaper, at least compared to today’s prices.

How much things cost in Denver during the 1800s-1900s

Over a century ago, the city looked a lot different.

Elitch Gardens

Airbnb: This is the top travel destination in Colorado

DENVER (KDVR) — The first half of 2023 took the popular vacation rental site by storm with a 10% increase in bookings from last year. Airbnb’s new set of data names the most popular summer destinations by state. But in Colorado, it’s not Vail or Telluride.

Airbnb named Granby as the top travel destination in Colorado, which isn’t exactly a surprise because it’s surrounded by the Rockies and overlooks the Continental Divide.

While Granby is known for being a winter destination because it’s near

Where to watch the tarantula ‘migration’ in Colorado

DENVER (KDVR) — Calling all spider lovers: It’s almost time for tarantulas to crawl across southeast Colorado for their mating season. FOX31 spoke with a tarantula expert for the top spots you might catch a glimpse of the tarantula “mate-gration.”

Sara Stevens, the director of animal collections at the Butterfly Pavilion, named a few places she expects to see the 5-inch spiders:

Your best bet is to go to the grasslands for tarantula viewing. Stevens said the grasslands are a place where there

Looking for a UFO in Alamosa? Watch during the day

DENVER (KDVR) — Four hours south of Denver lies the San Luis Valley, an area nicknamed “The UFO Hot Spot of America.”

Over 23 years, there have been almost 300 documented UFO sightings from visitors in that specific area. But not at the times you’d expect.

Before you spend the night looking amongst the stars at the UFO Watchtower in Alamosa, don’t count out the day.

In the early 2000s, Judy Messoline, the owner of the watchtower, thought she knew the best time of day for UFO sightings, 11 p.m

Colorado hot spring voted one of the best in US

DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado has 93 known thermal areas, and one of the top hot springs in the country is only a three-hour drive and a short hike from Denver.

USA Today made a list of the top 10 hot springs in the U.S., and Colorado’s Strawberry Park Hot Spring claimed fifth place.

The year-round hot spring has five pools that vary from cool water to 104 degrees. Even in the summer, the hot spring is comfortable because the pools are at different temperatures.

You can decide which pool feels bes

Did you know Colorado is home to the highest Ferris wheel in the world?

DENVER (KDVR) — The North Pole of Colorado lies in Cascade, which is an amusement park at the foot of Pikes Peak. Santa’s workshop gives more than smiles — it also comes with bizarre rides and a Ferris wheel next to a sign that reads, “This is the highest Ferris wheel in the world.”

It’s true, but it’s not what you’re thinking.

It is the highest in altitude. The park itself is at 7,500 feet in elevation, but the Ferris wheel is closer to 7,600 feet, according to Austin Lawhorn, the spokesperso

Colorado brewpub named best in the country

DENVER (KDVR) — USA Today’s 10 Best readers voted for the best brewpubs in the country, and a Colorado location made the number one spot.

The highest-voted brewpub in America is the Stronghouse Brew Pub, which is one of the last intact buildings in Telluride’s Four Corners. Built in 1892, there’s still a rustic feel to the place, except it pours beer now instead of storage for goods from the Rio Grande Southern Railway, according to its website.

The building went through many business owners b

5 fall trips to start planning for peak leaf season

DENVER (KDVR) — Fall colors are coming, and they’re expected to be brighter than ever. Peak foliage season isn’t for another month or two, but now’s the time to start booking your stay.

You won’t want to miss this season because the best spots are booked.

Plan ahead, because the fall colors are coming and these five places sell out fast:

It’s not just snow and ski slopes. Aspen is home to the Maroon Bells, which are two peaks in the Elk Mountains. It’s one of the most picturesque places in Co

Top places to eat in DIA, ranked by Google

DENVER (KDVR) — So your plane got delayed. Luckily, you’re in the right spot. There are over 100 places to eat at Denver International Airport, which was rated as one of the best airports for food by Food and Wine.

FOX31 looked into DIA’s highest-rated places to eat in August 2023. The top restaurants that had over 4.2 stars and the highest number of reviews were included. Here are the results:

Root Down is a sit-down restaurant that serves seasonal foods for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It’s

5 top-rated breweries to visit on International Beer Day

DENVER (KDVR) — The first Friday of August brings International Beer Day, where beer lovers worldwide toast to their love of lagers, stouts and IPAs.

FOX31 searched for Google reviews with the highest-rated breweries in Denver in July 2023. Any location that had 4.6 stars or more and at least 900 total reviews was included.

Here are some of the top-rated places in Denver to grab a beer and celebrate the unofficial holiday.

Black Sky has the highest ranking, with 4.7 stars and 932 reviews. Mos

5 places to watch the supermoon in Denver

DENVER (KDVR) — There will be two supermoons in August, with the first one peaking on Tuesday at 12:31 p.m. Check out some of Denver’s prime stargazing spots to catch the best view of the moon.

A supermoon is exactly what it sounds like: a larger-looking moon. It occurs on a full moon when the moon is closer than usual to the Earth. While it peaks in the afternoon, you’ll be able to see the supermoon at night. Here are a few places the moon will look extra astonishing.

Cheeseman Park is one of
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Jokic says in Serbia, ‘we would all be fired’ after Nuggets playoff loss

DENVER (KDVR) — The Denver Nuggets were knocked out in the first round of playoffs in the ongoing rivalry against the Minnesota Timberwolves, and star player Nikola Jokic spoke on whether he’ll be staying with the team.


The Nuggets hit the ground running with a first-game win in the playoffs, but were playing catch-up after the Timberwolves won the next three games of the series. With one make-or-break game, the Nuggets held on with a win, but couldn’t keep it going with a Game 6 loss.

For...

Stidham says ‘that was completely on me’ after backward pass ruling led to Patriots comeback

DENVER (KDVR) — The Denver Broncos were up 7-0 against the New England Patriots nearing halftime in the AFC Championship on Sunday, but the game turned quickly after a backward pass led to a recovery and touchdown.


However, that ruling wasn’t questioned by Stidham after the game.

Stidham threw an early touchdown for the Broncos in the AFC Championship on Sunday, and the Broncos were set to be ahead heading into halftime. However, just under 3 minutes until halftime, Patriots linebacker Ch...

‘I’m just proud of him’: Deion Sanders stands by son Shedeur after tough NFL debut

DENVER (KDVR) — University of Colorado Boulder football head coach Deion Sanders is staying positive after his son, Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders, had a rough start during his debut game in the NFL.


Shedeur, the former starting quarterback for the CU Buffaloes, took the field for the first time in his career after Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel was evaluated for a concussion and later ruled out. Shedeur played for a half, but it was less than successful.

Sanders completed...

Over $10K for a game? Here’s how much Broncos playoff tickets are going for

DENVER (KDVR) — The Denver Broncos secured the AFC’s top playoff seed after a win against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. Now, Denver is set to host its first home playoff game in a decade, but tickets aren’t cheap.


The Broncos not only clinched the AFC West but also landed at the top of the AFC for the first time since their last Super Bowl win in 2016. This is big for the Broncos, as it not only gives them a bye week in the first round of the playoffs but also the home-field advantage....

Deion Sanders apologizes after fans’ ‘derogatory’ comments against BYU

DENVER (KDVR) — Head coach Deion Sanders apologized on behalf of the University of Colorado Boulder and the athletic department after fans made derogatory statements during the game against Brigham Young University on Saturday.


On Tuesday, Sanders held a weekly press conference ahead of the CU Buffs’ next game on Saturday. After talking about the team’s performance, Sanders unpromptly mentioned an incident at the end of the game at Folsom Field after BYU scarcely pulled out a win.

“On behal...

Deion Sanders introduces new fine system for CU Buffs football team

DENVER (KDVR) — The University of Colorado Buffaloes is already gearing up for next football season, and head coach Deion Sanders is raising the stakes with a new fine system that could cost players thousands.


In January, Coach Prime and his coaching staff went over introductions, values and expectations in the first team meeting of the year, which was partially filmed and posted on Well Off Media, a YouTube account run by Deion Sander’s son, Deion Sanders Jr.

Between not wearing different...

Plans announced for new Denver Broncos stadium at Burnham Yard

DENVER (KDVR) — The rumors are true: the Denver Broncos are planning for a new stadium.


After months of possible deals, paperwork and talk of a new stadium, on Tuesday, the Broncos, Mayor Mike Johnston and Gov. Jared Polis finally announced their preffered site for the new stadium with a retractable roof at Burnham Yard, an 58-acre abandoned railyard.

The current Empower Field at Mile High Stadium opened in 2001 to replace the Broncos’ original Mile High Stadium. The stadium moved less tha...

Photos: Here’s what it looked like before and after the snowy AFC Championship

DENVER (KDVR) — The Denver Broncos hosted the AFC Championship on Sunday, but by the fourth quarter, it looked like a completely different game from the first.


After the Broncos clinched the No. 1 seed in the AFC, Denver hosted the conference championship game on Sunday. The Broncos played the New England Patriots for a chance to head to the Super Bowl.


Despite the unusually warm start to the year, it was fairly cold in Denver at kick-off.
Just before kickoff at 1 p.m., the National Weathe...

Viral ‘9-9-9 Challenge’ at Coors Field sparks mixed fan reactions

DENVER (KDVR) — The 9-9-9 Challenge, where fans drink nine beers and eat nine hot dogs at a nine-inning baseball game, is officially at Coors Field, but fans are balking at the small amount that comes with it.


The 9-9-9 Challenge has been an unofficial viral trend where people, including former NFL defensive end JJ Watt, ordered and ate nine hot dogs and drank nine beers during a nine-inning baseball game. That is, until the Philadelphia Phillies added it to the menu in 2025.

Major League B...

Meet ‘Glizzilla’: The $45 hot dog available at Colorado Rockies games

DENVER (KDVR) — The newest addition to the menu at Coors Field is 1 pound, 2 feet long, and a whopping $45 bucks.


Meet the Glizzilla.


The Glizzilla, as its name suggests, is a monstrously large hot dog available for purchase at Colorado Rockies home games. At 23 inches, it’s about the size of two footlong Subway sandwiches or a 4-month-old baby. If you were to go back-to-back with it, it might stand taller than your knees.


The Glizzilla comes on a 19-inch bun, which basically looks lik...

Want to try the ‘9-9-9 Challenge?’ It’s coming to Coors Field

DENVER (KDVR) — The viral “9-9-9 Challenge,” where you eat nine hot dogs and drink nine beers during a nine-inning baseball game, is officially coming to ballparks across the nation, including Denver.


On Monday, Major League Baseball announced that Aramark Sports + Entertainment partnered with competitive eater Joey Chestnut to bring the “9-9-9 Challenge” to six different ballparks this season.

The challenge unofficially took off at ballparks, with more and more people on social media try...

Can the Broncos claim AFC’s No. 1 seed? Here’s what needs to happen

DENVER (KDVR) — The Denver Broncos claimed the top spot in the AFC West over the weekend, but their work isn’t over if the Mile High City wants a bye week and the home-field advantage in the playoffs.


The Broncos secured the division title for the first time in a decade, taking the top spot away from the Kansas City Chiefs, who have reigned over the AFC West over the past nine years. Now, the Broncos are at the top of the division for the 16th time in franchise history. However, the Broncos s...

Denver Broncos announce plans for new stadium at Burnham Yard

DENVER (KDVR) — The rumors are true: the Denver Broncos are planning for a new stadium.


After months of possible deals, paperwork and talk of a new stadium, on Tuesday, the Broncos, Mayor Mike Johnston and Gov. Jared Polis finally announced their preferred site for the new stadium with a retractable roof at Burnham Yard, a 58-acre abandoned railyard.


The current Empower Field at Mile High Stadium opened in 2001 to replace the Broncos’ original Mile High Stadium. The stadium moved less than...

Could a new Denver Broncos stadium host the Super Bowl? Here are the requirements

DENVER (KDVR) — Empower Field at Mile High Stadium was never going to host a Super Bowl without a roof; however, those plans might change following the announcement of plans for a new Denver Broncos stadium.


There are hundreds of steps that need to be done before a city and stadium can host a Super Bowl, but Denver was never in the running for one big reason — there was no roof at Empower Field.


A 157-page document of NFL confidential demands was released in 2013 and outlined some bid spec...

‘I don’t know if I’m ready’: Deion Sanders writes will amid health concerns

DENVER (KDVR) — The University of Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders is starting to speak more about his ongoing health issues, announcing that he made a will a few months ago.


On Sunday, Sanders posted a video on his Instagram saying that he had to make a will. This came after he found out that he had a bladder tumor.

In a video taken on May 18 at 6:18 a.m., Sanders is in his Buffs gear, looking down at his phone.
“I don’t know if I’m ready, mentally, emotionally. Last night was...

Deion Sanders is ‘back, baby’ after bladder with tumor removed

DENVER (KDVR) — The University of Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders said on Monday that he was absent from coaching because he had his bladder removed after doctors found a tumor.


Sanders held his first press conference of 2025 camp on Monday, where he spoke out about his ongoing health issues. This was the first time Sanders outwardly spoke about his recent health, as he had kept it a secret from most people, including his team and his sons.

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Golfing at Coors Field? Soon, you can get a ballpark tee time

DENVER (KDVR) — Coors Field is known for the Colorado Rockies, but for one weekend this fall, another sport is taking over the ballpark.


Tee times are coming out to play a round of golf inside Coors Field. Instead of watching the Rockies on the upper deck, people hit balls onto the field with custom greens in a nine-hole round of golf.

This isn’t the first time Coors Field has hosted a weekend of golf. Golfing at the ball park has become an annual tradition that started in 2022 with Upper D...

ESPN SportsCenter coming to Coors Field for Savannah Bananas

DENVER (KDVR) — ESPN SportsCenter is planning a stop in Colorado on its cross-country tour this summer for a popular baseball team — but it’s not the Rockies.


ESPN announced the “50 States in 50 Days” tour on Monday, which brings its anchors, production and cameras across the country, including a stop in Colorado for the Savannah Bananas’ game at Coors Field.

The flagship news and information program at ESPN is bringing the show to each state by highlighting “unique events, hometown stories...

2025 Colorado Rockies home opener could be one of the coldest in franchise history

DENVER (KDVR) — The Colorado Rockies are back at Coors Field on Friday for the first home game of the season, and even though it’s during one of the warmest times of the day, it won’t feel like it.


The baseball season usually kicks off at the start of April, which means Denver is either close to spring or hanging onto winter. For the start of this season, winter weather is here to stay.

The Pinpoint Weather team is tracking temperatures in the low 40s by the first pitch at 2:10 p.m. Then, t...

Denver’s NWSL team to introduce pro women’s soccer to Mile High City

DENVER (KDVR) — The first professional women’s sports major league team is calling Denver home, as the National Women’s Soccer League announced it will set up shop in the Mile High City.


The NWSL is known for hosting star players like Coloradans Sophia Smith and Mallory Swanson, along with players who competed at the Olympics and World Cup. The league also drafted the country’s favorites, like Alex Morgan, and international icons, like Marta Vieira da Silva, known worldwide as “Marta.”

NWSL...

CU Buffs bring 100-year-old superfan Peggy to Alamo Bowl

DENVER (KDVR) — The University of Colorado Buffaloes are heading to Texas for their first bowl game in years, and they brought along one of their longest-supporting fans.


The 100-year-old superfan, Peggy Coppom, cheered on the Buffs with her twin sister since they were 15 years old. The pair, known by fans as “the twins” were season ticket holders since 1958. While Coppom’s sister, Betty Hoover, passed in 2020, Coppom continued to attend the games as one of the Buffs’ biggest fans.

Coppom h...

John Elway featured on 2024 Bowman Draft baseball card

DENVER (KDVR) — Topps’ released the 2024 Bowman Draft trading card set including a first-ever baseball card appearance from a Denver legend.


The set is 200 cards with draft picks and top current prospects throughout the years, and this year, a signed John Elway baseball card will be in the mix.


Elway, widely known as a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and former Denver Broncos quarterback, also spent time playing baseball. Topps said that Elway, who was drafted by the New York Yanke...

‘Gonna be a minute’: Mikaela Shiffrin speaks on recovery time after World Cup ski crash

DENVER (KDVR) — Mikaela Shiffrin, a decorated Olympic skier, was heading for a historic World Cup title on Saturday, until she crashed on the slopes, leaving her with injuries and a long recovery period.


Shiffrin, who will soon be inducted into the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame, has earned five overall World Cup titles, two Olympic gold medals, an Olympic silver medal and seven world championships. By Saturday, she was aiming for her 100th World Cup win.

The 29-year-old was leading after the...

Why tortillas were thrown on the field during the CU Buffs, Texas Tech game

DENVER (KDVR) — Footballs weren’t the only thing being thrown during the University of Colorado Buffaloes‘ 41–27 win over Texas Tech.


During Saturday’s game, fans at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas threw objects onto the field, with items ranging from food to water bottles.


A tortilla gained special attention from Buffs fans after Shedeur Sanders signed one after it was tossed onto the field, but the legacy of the flatbread goes back decades.
According to Sports Illustrated, the tort...
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Northern lights FOMO? The aurora borealis might’ve looked better on camera

DENVER (KDVR) — Did you miss the northern lights on Tuesday night? Well, if it makes you feel better, the aurora borealis might’ve looked better in pictures.


The northern lights swept across Colorado on Tuesday night, with people taking photos of the green, purple and pink colors in the sky. However, it didn’t look that way to the naked eye in parts of the state.

Here’s what the northern lights looked like in Colorado, but taken on two different cameras:
According to the National Oceanic a...

‘Firenado’ spotted in Colorado: Here’s how the weather phenomenon occurs

DENVER (KDVR) — An uncommon weather phenomenon was seen in several areas in and around Colorado as wildfires continue to spread thousands of acres.


It’s known as a “firenado,” which is officially known as a fire whirl, according to Pinpoint Weather Meteorologist Greg Perez. The phenomenon was dubbed a “firenado” because it looks like a tornado that’s made from fire.

Perez said they occur when hot air rises rapidly in columns. As more hot air rises quickly, the wind starts to spin, which cr...

Photos: Baseball-sized hail falls in Colorado after ‘rare’ overnight storm

DENVER (KDVR) — Severe weather passed through Colorado on Tuesday morning, leaving heavy rain and hail as big as a baseball.


Residents in Milliken were awoken to loud pounding on Tuesday morning, and one person even thought someone was breaking into their house. However, the sound was coming from the roof, where large hail anywhere from the size of a penny to a baseball was storming in.

The National Weather Service said it was a “rare” overnight storm. Pinpoint Weather Meterologist Travis M...

This is the second latest first snow in Denver history

DENVER (KDVR) — Heading toward the end of November, there’s still no snow in Denver, making it the second latest first snow in the city’s history.


On average, the National Weather Service said Denver sees its first snow on Oct. 18, but the city is way past that date. As of Nov. 21, Denver still hasn’t seen its first measurable snow of the season. Now, it’s moving up in the record books.

Here’s the latest first measurable snowfalls on record, excluding 2025, according to NWS:
Not only has i...

Map: These Colorado areas could see power outages on Wednesday

This story is no longer being updated. ➡️ Track the latest on power outages across Colorado.


UPDATE, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 7 a.m.: Xcel Energy Wednesday morning said it will implement a Public Safety Power Shutoff beginning around 10 a.m. Wednesday. The shutoff will affect about 50,000 customers across Boulder, Clear Creek, Jefferson, Larimer and Weld counties.


Weather conditions will start to improve at around 6 p.m.
Xcel also warned outages could take place outside the affected shutoff are...

‘It has been brutal’: Why it’s so hard to grow apples across the Front Range

DENVER (KDVR) — Apple picking this year, like almost every year across the Front Range, has been tough for local orchards.


According to Sharon Perdue from YA YA Farm & Orchard, the Front Range weather in the spring and summer causes low crop yield almost every year.


“It is extremely difficult to successfully raise fruit on the Front Range,” said Perdue.

Fruit trees bloom once in the spring between April and May, said Perdue. However, there is usually a freeze or snowstorm during that tim...

What is a ‘particularly dangerous situation?’ Rare warning issued in Colorado

DENVER (KDVR) — The National Weather Service issued a rare warning in Colorado as strong winds are bringing high fire danger to the foothills.


Strong winds with gusts the strength of a Category 3 hurricane swept across Colorado on Wednesday, knocking out power and blowing over trees. Xcel preemptively turned power off for tens of thousands on Wednesday and Friday to avoid the risk of a wildfire.

These strong winds are back on Friday, and the NWS issued a particularly dangerous situation i...

This city saw the most snow during Colorado’s first big winter storm

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver saw its first big storm of the winter season on Wednesday, bringing in several inches of snow across the city. However, some parts of Colorado saw even more.


After the second latest first snow in Denver’s history, the first big storm swept across the city overnight Tuesday and into Wednesday. Denver saw between 2 and 8 inches of snow, according to National Weather Service records, and some areas saw just under a foot.

The storm left snowy conditions, causing about 50...

What is a snow squall? Warnings issued in Colorado on Tuesday

DENVER (KDVR) — Snow squall warnings were in effect on Tuesday morning as parts of Colorado are seeing windy conditions and accumulation.


Tuesday is a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day for high winds and fire danger in the eastern half of the state, which has delayed hundreds of flights, and winter weather on the western side of the state, which includes potential snow squalls.

The National Weather Service said a snow squall warning was in effect near Fort Collins until 8:15 a.m., then issued anot...

These Denver spots were featured in ‘Love Is Blind’ TV series

DENVER (KDVR) — The popular Netflix series “Love Is Blind” is airing its season in Denver, and locals might recognize several spots featured in the show.


“Love Is Blind” is a dating show where local singles date people without seeing them. It takes a proposal for partners to see each other for the first time, then the couples live their lives together before heading to the altar.

The television series has been filmed in several big cities like Atlanta and Chicago, and in Season 9, the seri...

Hail the size of a quarter to an egg fell in these Colorado areas

DENVER (KDVR) — Severe weather touched down on Sunday, with hail as large as eggs and even a tornado in some areas of Colorado.


On Sunday afternoon, Denver mostly saw thunder and rain, while other areas in Colorado received large hail and other severe weather. In Morgan County, about 13 miles east of Fort Morgan, there was a confirmed tornado.

Hail the size of an inch fell in several places, which the National Weather Service said is about the diameter of a quarter. Meanwhile, 1.25-inch hai...

Tropical storm in Colorado? How Hurricane Pricilla causes severe flooding

DENVER (KDVR) — An unusual storm in the state led to floods in southern Colorado, destroying homes and evacuating hundreds of residents across several counties.


Since Thursday, rainfall has led to floods that destroyed two homes and damaged 90 in La Plata County. Meanwhile, hundreds have evacuated, with mandatory evacuations in other areas like Pagosa Springs and Archuleta County.

FOX31’s Pinpoint Weather Meteorologist Travis Michels said the flooding mostly came from Hurricane Pricilla, w...

Rare weather phenomenon caught on camera in Elizabeth Thursday

DENVER (KDVR) — While snow fell across Colorado on Thursday, a rare weather phenomenon was captured on camera near Elizabeth.


It wasn’t just a snowstorm — one FOX31 viewer captured a video of snow falling through the trees in Elizabeth when a rumble accompanied the flakes, creating the rare phenomenon known as thundersnow.

In short, thundersnow is the same as a thunderstorm, but instead of rain, it’s snow. However, according to Pinpoint Weather Meteorologist Greg Perez, it doesn’t normally...

This Colorado phenomenon appeared in the sky on Wednesday morning

DENVER (KDVR) — Is it a UFO? Is it a hole in the sky? It’s neither — the clouds spotted in the Colorado sky on Wednesday morning are actually a common sight in Colorado.


Colorado has seen several phenomena in the sky over the past few days. There were northern lights on Tuesday and Wednesday night. Meanwhile, strange clouds shaped like a flying saucer also appeared in several areas around the Denver metro on Wednesday morning.

FOX31 Meteorologist Travis Michels says these are known as len...

Photos: Here’s what it looked like before and after the snowy AFC Championship

DENVER (KDVR) — The Denver Broncos hosted the AFC Championship on Sunday, but by the fourth quarter, it looked like a completely different game from the first.


After the Broncos clinched the No. 1 seed in the AFC, Denver hosted the conference championship game on Sunday. The Broncos played the New England Patriots for a chance to head to the Super Bowl.


Despite the unusually warm start to the year, it was fairly cold in Denver at kick-off.
Just before kickoff at 1 p.m., the National Weathe...

Strong winds leave over 86K without power

DENVER (KDVR) — Tens of thousands of people remain without power across the Front Range Friday evening due to planned shutoffs and strong winds.


On Wednesday, Xcel Energy shut off power in certain areas, known as a Public Safety Power Shutoff or PSPS, to protect customers from wildfires during high winds. The planned shutoffs and strong winds knocked out power for approximately 200,000 customers at one point.


Power was still out for thousands of people on Thursday. Xcel worked to turn th...

Did you feel it? 2.9 magnitude earthquake recorded in Colorado

DENVER (KDVR) — An earthquake was recorded in Colorado on Friday morning, but it likely wasn’t felt by most of the state.


The United States Geological Survey recorded an earthquake near St. Vrain in Dacono, Colorado, at 6:08 a.m. with a 2.9 magnitude. Pinpoint Weather Meteorologist Greg Perez said the magnitude is like someone touching the back of your chair.


While this is considered a weak earthquake, people in the area felt it.


During this earthquake, Pinpoint Weather Meterologist Al...

Ski resorts start to close early after unusually warm winter

DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado ski areas have started to close for the season after the record-breaking warm winter left several mountains with muddy trails and little natural snow.


The competition to stay open the longest has been cut short for some ski areas in Colorado. While ski areas usually stay open through the end of March, with some even keeping the lifts going through May, several have already closed.

Ski Cooper closed early for the season on Sunday, citing the thin snow base and recent...

When is the first snow expected in Denver?

DENVER (KDVR) — The leaves are still changing colors around Colorado, but snow is already falling in the mountains, and in about a month, it could start to fall in Denver, too.


It’s still in the 80s in Denver by mid-September, but flakes are falling across the Front Range.

Snow was falling on several peaks across Colorado in early September, with flakes covering Pikes Peak and light snow on Wilkerson Pass. By mid-September, some ski resorts like Breckenridge Ski Resort, Keystone Ski Resor...

What is it? ‘Dry microbursts’ sweep through Denver with nearly 70 mph wind gusts

DENVER (KDVR) — Early July wind gusts have uprooted trees, taken down power lines and wreaked houses in the Denver metro area, but this damaging wind is known as more than just a strong breeze.


The National Weather Service said these strong winds are known as “dry microbursts.“


Dry microbursts occur when rain falls from a cloud and lands into a dry layer of air, causing it to evaporate. With evaporation, NWS said the air cools, becomes dense and moves toward the ground faster and faster, c...

What to expect: Severe weather heading into Denver metro on Tuesday

DENVER (KDVR) — After days of summertime heat, another round of severe weather is on the way with possibly hail and gusty winds in the Denver metro and even an isolated tornado in the Eastern Plains.


A Pinpoint Weather Alert Day was issued on Tuesday due to the severe weather storms heading into the Denver metro and the Eastern Plains. Severe storms occur when there are wind gusts above 58mph, hail larger than an inch, or storms produce a tornado.

Colorado has already seen several severe we...

Fact or Myth? Common thunder and lightning phrases you may still believe

DENVER (KDVR) — “Don’t shower during a thunderstorm” and “lightning never strikes in the same place twice” are tips you may have heard growing up, and while some phrases are true, others can do more harm than good.


Age-old tips surrounding thunderstorms can be helpful, like where it’s safest to be during a storm and how to tell how close you are to lightning. However, you may also believe some phrases that aren’t completely true, and are dangerous to believe.

FOX31 fact-checked common phra...

Video: Colorado deputy sees tornado forming on his way to work

DENVER (KDVR) — A Colorado deputy had an eventful commute to work Sunday after he saw a tornado forming around Elbert County.


The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said that Deputy Skalisky was driving to work on Sunday afternoon when he saw a tornado touchdown around Arapahoe. The sheriff’s office posted a video on X of Skalisky’s drive via his dash camera footage.

“I was like, ‘That’s weird, that’s kind of a lot of dirt,’ then all a sudden, I watched roofs come off houses and I was like, ‘O...

Tornadoes hit Colorado, and this likely won’t be the last

DENVER (KDVR) — Tornadoes touched down in Colorado on Sunday, and it likely won’t be the last time this summer.


Tornadoes hit the northeastern plains and destroyed at least 30 structures, delaying flights and causing power outages. While most of Colorado isn’t known as “tornado alley,” tornadoes aren’t uncommon in the state.

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, tornado alley is known as a region across the central United States with relatively high tornado occur...
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New documents detail students’ encounters with Evergreen school shooter

DENVER (KDVR) — Newly released documents detail classmates’ and first responders’ encounters with the 16-year-old school shooter at Evergreen High School in 2025.


Months after the Evergreen school shooting that injured two and left the shooter, 16-year-old Desmond Holly, dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office released 644 pages of their investigation.

The documents included witness statements, first responders and classmates who saw the shooting. Th...

Victim in I-25 crash in Pueblo ‘hadn’t seen anything like this’ since Vietnam

DENVER (KDVR) — One man said he hadn’t seen anything like the horrific, deadly car crash on Interstate 25 in Pueblo on Tuesday since he was in the military in Vietnam.


George Autobee told FOX31’s Talya Cunningham that he was heading to Denver on Tuesday morning when he drove through several dust storms. The dust wasn’t too bad, so he kept driving through the next dust storm. However, this one was thick, and he could hardly see anything.

Next thing he knew, Autobee said the car in front of...

Former Littleton bus aide sentenced to 4.5 years after assaulting at-risk students

DENVER (KDVR) — A former Littleton school bus aide was sentenced to 4.5 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections, with one year of mandatory parole, on Wednesday after abusing nonverbal and at-risk students.


Kiarra Jones accepted a plea agreement in January, charging her with 10 counts of third-degree assault of an at-risk individual and two child abuse charges.

This comes after a video was released in 2024 that showed Jones, a now-former paraprofessional with Littleton Public School...

Former social worker on parole after convicted of making false child abuse claims

DENVER (KDVR) — A former Arapahoe County social worker was released on parole after she was convicted of several charges, including making false child abuse claims against a member of the Aurora City Council.


Robin Niceta, 43, was originally convicted of a felony count of attempting to influence a public servant and a misdemeanor of filing a false child abuse report. In May 2024, she was sentenced to four years in prison, however, the Colorado Department of Corrections confirmed on Tuesday th...

Former park ranger accused of stabbing hoax to get psychological evaluation

DENVER (KDVR) — A former park ranger is set to receive a psychological evaluation ahead of his arraignment after he was accused of a stabbing hoax at Staunton State Park in August 2025.


Callum Heskett, 26, appeared in court on Monday morning for his arraignment, where he is accused of a stabbing hoax and facing multiple misdemeanor and felony charges. The arraignment was ultimately pushed back for a psychological evaluation.

FOX31’s Courtney Fromm was in court, where she said Heskett’s att...

City Park Jazz trying to keep concerts after historic bandstand destroyed in fire

DENVER (KDVR) — A local nonprofit is trying to keep the beloved jazz concerts going this summer after a nearly 100-year-old bandstand was completely burned in a fire at City Park.


The Denver Fire Department said it responded to a fire at City Park at 2:40 a.m. on Thursday. The bandstand on the west side of the lake was “fully involved.” FOX31 was on the scene, where the bandstand appeared to be completely burned from the posts to the roof.

“Well, first I smelled it before I walked up, and I...

Witnesses take stand in the trial of dentist accused of poisoning wife

DENVER (KDVR) — The second day of James Craig’s trial was underway Wednesday, and the prosecution brought in witnesses to speak in the case of the Aurora dentist who is accused of poisoning his wife to death.


Craig is on trial for allegedly using cyanide and tetrahydrozoline, an ingredient in over-the-counter eye drops, to kill his wife of 23 years, Angela Craig, in 2023.

⬇️ Jump to: Archived live blog with updates below.
Craig has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and several other...

What to know as investigation builds in Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall attack

What to know about the Pearl Street Mall attackDENVER (KDVR) — An investigation is underway after a suspect allegedly threw Molotov cocktails into a group on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder who were peacefully in support of Israeli hostages in Gaza on Sunday.


A criminal complaint stated that on Sunday afternoon, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, allegedly threw Molotov cocktails into a crowd on Pearl Street Mall, injuring 12 people during a demonstration held by Run for Their Lives. The suspect was hea...

‘Why do I hurt?’ Jury hears last words of dentist’s wife allegedly poisoned to death

CENTENNIAL (KDVR) — The brother of the woman who was allegedly murdered by her dentist husband in Aurora took the stand Thursday and told the court about the last moments of her life. 


That brother says he traveled to Aurora to try and help his sister, who “crashed” at the hospital not long after they arrived. That brother talked about the moments Angela Craig got so sick in her home that she could barely hold herself up.


Mark Pray said Angela began to deteriorate quickly after he gave her...

Boulder terror attack suspect pleads not guilty to federal hate crime charges

DENVER (KDVR) — The Boulder terror attack suspect accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at a group of demonstrators pleaded not guilty to federal hate crime and explosive charges.


On Friday morning, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, pleaded not guilty in court after being indicted by a federal grand jury on 12 hate crime counts. Soliman faces nine hate crime charges and three explosive charges.

This comes after what the FBI called a “targeted terror attack” on June 1 when Soliman allegedly threw...

Hackers change Denver crosswalk audio to political message targeting Trump

DNEVER (KDVR) — Two Denver crosswalk signals were fixed over the weekend after the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure said hackers found the password and changed the audio on the push buttons.


Nancy Kuhn with DOTI said that two crosswalk push buttons were hacked over the weekend on East Colfax Avenue. The department heard about one on Pearl Street and disconnected it on Friday night. It disconnected another on Washington Street on Saturday morning.

In a video posted on TikTok,...

Shooter identified after found dead in Evergreen

DENVER (KDVR) — A shooter is dead after an incident in Evergreen on Thursday and there are no known victims, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said.


At 4:23 p.m., deputies responded to reports of shots fired at CommonSpirit Primary Care Evergreen, located at 32214 Ellingwood Trail. After arriving and finding broken glass believed to be from gunfire, they entered the building and found a man with a shotgun.


The sheriff’s office said deputies tried to de-escalate the situation, but the...

Officer facing ‘discipline’ after falsely accusing woman of theft using Flock cameras

DENVER (KDVR) — A Columbine Valley police officer is being disciplined after he was caught on video using Flock cameras to wrongly accuse a Denver woman of theft.


In late September, Sgt. Jamie Milliman was videoed on a resident’s doorbell video issuing Chrisanna Elser a summons to appear in court and accusing her of stealing a $25 package in the town of Bow Mar. Milliman said he had doorbell video of the theft and tracked her car using Flock cameras.

However, Elser wasn’t there. She was lat...

Woman wanted after allegedly stealing ball python from Wheat Ridge store

DENVER (KDVR) — Police are looking for a woman who allegedly stole a ball python from a reptile store in Wheat Ridge, then hit an employee on Monday.


The Wheat Ridge Police Department said a woman allegedly stole the python from the Reptile Room on Kipling Street, near the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, when an employee was helping another customer.

After the employee noticed the snake was missing, police said he confronted the suspect outside. He reportedly saw something moving inside he...

Xcel Energy agrees to pay $640M in settlements after Marshall Fire

DENVER (KDVR) — Xcel Energy has agreed to pay approximately $640 million in settlements after claims that its power lines and equipment caused part of the Marshall Fire in 2021, the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history.


On Wednesday, Xcel announced that it has reached an agreement in principle along with Qwest Corporation and Teleport Communications America, LLC to resolve all claims made by insurers, public entities and individual plaintiffs, although the energy provider said it doe...

Supporters help Barry Morphew, accused of murdering his wife, post bond set at $3M

DENVER (KDVR) — Supporters of Barry Morphew, who was indicted by a grand jury in June for the first-degree murder of his wife, Suzanne Morphew, helped him post bond that was set at $3 million.


Barry was taken into custody in Arizona in June after he was indicted by a grand jury following new information on his late wife, Suzanne, whose remains were found in Saguache County in September 2023.

The autopsy also showed that 49-year-old Suzanne had a deer tranquilizer known as BAM, a combinatio...

Woman sentenced to 4 years for hitting, killing 17-year-old cyclist Magnus White

DENVER (KDVR) — The woman who hit and killed a 17-year-old cyclist, Magnus White, in 2023 was sentenced on Friday.


A judge sentenced Yeva Smilianska, 24, after she was found guilty of vehicular homicide and reckless driving. The judge said the case was difficult and she had been thinking about the sentence for a long time, ultimately sentencing Smilianska to 4 years in prison, along with a three-year mandatory parole period. Two days of credit were issued for time served.


Smilianska hit an...

4 semis catch fire, causing explosions at Weld County truck stop

DENVER (KDVR) — An investigation is underway after four semi-tractors caught on fire and exploded at a truck stop in Weld County on Wednesday night.


Around 9:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Mountain View Fire Rescue said a caller reported a commercial vehicle fire to Weld County Dispatch. The fire was reportedly at a truck stop along Colorado Highway 119, just west of Interstate 25.

Once crews arrived on the scene, the fire rescue said they found four semi-tractors on fire, and three of them were ful...

‘I was going to die’: Boy recalls friend getting shot in face in Jeffco, affidavit states

DENVER (KDVR) — A Mountain View council member is accused of shooting a teenager in the face on Tuesday while the boy was reportedly looking for a spot to take homecoming pictures. The affidavit for Brent Metz, 38, was released on Thursday, which included a statement from the witness who watched his 17-year-old friend get shot in the head.


According to the affidavit, on Tuesday, the two boys were looking for a spot to take homecoming pictures in Ken Caryl Valley when they stumbled upon a hous...

‘Massive search’ continues for hunters reported missing in southern Colorado

Update – Thursday, September 18: Hunters missing in southern Colorado found dead: Family


DENVER (KDVR) — A search is underway for two elk hunters in the San Juan National Forest Wilderness Area after they were reported missing on Saturday.


On Saturday, the Conejos County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to the Rio De Los Pinos Trailhead, west of Trujillo Meadows Reservoir, after two men were reported overdue while elk hunting.
The sheriff’s office said Andrew Porter, 25, from Ashe...

Suspect arrested after Loveland family’s memorial to Charlie Kirk set on fire

DENVER (KDVR) — A suspect was arrested after a Loveland family’s memorial to Charlie Kirk was burned in front of a home with five sleeping children.


The Loveland Police Department said it arrested 64-year-old David Hunt Gilroy from Loveland on Monday night after vandals reportedly set a family’s fence on fire and smashed the back window of the family’s SUV on Saturday night around 11:15 p.m.

Gilroy faces second-degree arson and resisting arrest charges.
The family told FOX31 that vandals bu...

James Craig trial: Closing arguments wrap up for dentist accused of poisoning wife

CENTENNIAL, Co. (KDVR) — A jury deliberated for about four hours in the James Craig case on Tuesday at the Arapahoe County Justice Center.


Craig, 47, is facing several counts, including first-degree murder, solicitation to commit murder and solicitation to commit perjury after being accused of poisoning Angela Craig, his wife of 23 years, with cyanide and tetrahydrozoline in 2023.

⬇️ Jump to: Closing arguments in James Craig trial below.
During the opening statements on July 15, the prosecu...

Man found guilty of manslaughter after argument over hot sauce

DENVER (KDVR) — A man was convicted of manslaughter by a Denver jury after he was found guilty of stabbing his uncle to death after an argument that started with a bottle of hot sauce.


On Monday, the Denver District Attorney’s Office said a jury convicted George Vigil of manslaughter, and he faces two to six years in prison.

This conviction comes after the 19-year-old stabbed his uncle to death in September 2024. According to a probable cause statement obtained by FOX31 in 2024, Vigil told...

3-year-old boy in critical condition after shot at Aurora home: police

DENVER (KDVR) — A young boy is suffering from life-threatening injuries after he was shot at his home in Aurora on Monday morning.


The Aurora Police Department said just before 10:30 a.m., it responded to Kaiser Permanente Aurora Centrepoint Medical Offices after a 3-year-old was shot at an apartment complex just off East Centrepoint Drive in Aurora. Just after 5 p.m., the Aurora Police Department said it did not have an update on the boy’s condition.

The mother told police that she heard a...
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Politics

DOGE is terminating $9.4M in leases across Colorado: See the full list

DENVER (KDVR) — Government agencies nationwide are experiencing spending cuts and layoffs with billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, and leases for property across Colorado are on the list.


DOGE posted a “Wall of Receipts” on its website, listing contract, grant and lease cancellations. Over $9.4 million in leases are included, totaling 355,000 square feet.

FOX31 matched the list to the U.S. General Services Administration’s inventory of federal government leases, whi...

Rep. Lauren Boebert responds to photos of Halloween costume with sombrero, ICE sign

DENVER (KDVR) — U.S. Representative Lauren Boebert has been facing backlash from some on social media over photos of the lawmaker from Colorado wearing a sombrero and holding a sign referencing ICE on Halloween.


On Friday night, an account posted a photo on X that appeared to show Boebert wearing a sombrero and a sign that reads “Mexican Word of the Day: JUICY Tell me if… Juicy Ice coming,” apparently mocking the pronunciation of “you see.”


She’s smiling next to an angel and a man dressed...

Officials react to Trump trying to pardon Tina Peters

DENVER (KDVR) — President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he is granting a full pardon for Tina Peters, convicted of breaching her election computer system, and now local officials and authorities are speaking out.


Peters was a former Mesa County Clerk convicted of allowing a man to misuse a security card to access the election system and being deceptive about that person’s identity. She was convicted for leading a data-breach inspired by claims that voting fraud altered the result o...

Customers may have to ask for ketchup packets in Colorado takeout orders under proposed bill

DENVER (KDVR) — A proposed bill heading to the Colorado House would limit single-use items, such as plastic utensils, napkins and ketchup packets, from ending up in takeout bags.


Senate Bill 26-146, “Restrict Single-Use Food Serviceware Distribution,” was introduced in late March as an extension of the current Pollution Reduction Act, which restricts plastic bags and food containers. Now, the bill seeks to expand the act by prohibiting retail food establishments and third-party delivery servi...

These Colorado laws go into effect on Jan. 1, 2026

DENVER (KDVR) — The beginning of the new year means a change of calendars and habits for some people, and for all Coloradans, the new year means there will be changes in the state laws.


Colorado laws get passed consistently, but the effective date isn’t always right away. A lot of times, the effective date is delayed to make sure people have time to comply with the law before there are penalties.

Several laws went into effect in July and August, and at the beginning of a new year, several...

Proposed bill could give these Colorado areas a new zip code

DENVER (KDVR) — A bill is making its way through Congress and would require the postal service to give unique zip codes to several small Colorado towns and cities, along with other areas across the country.


Republican U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert is sponsoring H.R. 8753, “To direct the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain communities, and for other purposes,” which was introduced in June and passed through the House on Wednesday.

The bill was proposed a...

Hackers change Denver crosswalk audio to political message targeting Trump

DNEVER (KDVR) — Two Denver crosswalk signals were fixed over the weekend after the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure said hackers found the password and changed the audio on the push buttons.


Nancy Kuhn with DOTI said that two crosswalk push buttons were hacked over the weekend on East Colfax Avenue. The department heard about one on Pearl Street and disconnected it on Friday night. It disconnected another on Washington Street on Saturday morning.

In a video posted on TikTok,...

ICE director claims law enforcement leaked details of raid at Aurora apartment complex

DENVER (KDVR) — During testimony at a Senate hearing discussing immigration enforcement in Minnesota, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement director claimed local law enforcement leaked the details of a raid in Aurora, but local agencies are denying it.


On Thursday, officials testified before the Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee on immigration enforcement in Minnesota. During the testimony, ICE Director Todd Lyons said they’ve had difficulty with cooperation be...

Number of Denver establishments closed Friday amid national shutdown for Minnesota

DENVER (KDVR) — A number of Denver restaurants, clothing stores and other businesses are going on strike on Friday as part of a nationwide shutdown in solidarity with Minnesota and in support of ending Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.


A national shutdown is planned on Friday, which means a day of “no school, no work and no shopping,” according to the organizer’s website, which said this comes after Alex Pretti, Renee Good, Silverio Villegas González, and Keith Porter Jr. were k...

Douglas County Commissioner Lora Thomas resigns, citing mistreatment from colleagues

DENVER (KDVR) — Douglas County Commissioner Lora Thomas resigned from her position after she was reportedly ordered out of her office early, citing continuous attacks, harassment and punishment from her colleagues as her reason for leaving.


Thomas announced her resignation on Friday, just over a month before her second and final term ends on Jan. 14, 2025, and commissioner-elect Kevin Van Winkle takes the seat.

Thomas said her resignation, effective Friday, comes after she was ordered to le...

Gabe Evans wins race for Colorado’s 8th Congressional District

DENVER (KDVR) — Republican Gabe Evans has defeated Democratic incumbent Yadira Caraveo and flipped the seat U.S. House seat representing Colorado’s 8th Congressional District, according to the Associated Press.


On Sunday, Nov. 10, Caraveo posted to X, conceding the race to Evans.


FOX31 Political Analyst Michael Fields, a Republican strategist, said this is one of the most highly watched congressional races, as it affects more than just Colorado. This race could decide which party has contr...

How every Colorado county voted for president in 2024

DENVER (KDVR) — As votes are coming in, the 2024 presidential election is a tight race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.


Despite President Joe Biden dropping out late in the race, Harris gained quick support from voters after accepting the Democratic presidential nomination in late August.


At 8:05 p.m., Vice President Kamala Harris won Colorado, adding 10 electoral votes to her total, according to the Associated Press.
Here is how every county voted...

Same-sex marriage amendment approved by Colorado voters: Election results 2024

DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado voters approved Proposition J, a measure removing language prohibiting same-sex marriage from Colorado’s constitution, according to the Associated Press.


In 2006, Colorado voters approved Amendment 43, which amended the state’s constitution to define marriage as a union between a man and a woman. This was eventually deemed unconstitutional, as the Colorado Supreme Court and U.S. Supreme Court both ruled that same-sex couples have the right to marry in 2015 and 2016 an...

Colorado U.S. House District 8 election results 2024: Caraveo vs. Evans

DENVER (KDVR) — Democratic incumbent Yadira Caraveo and Republican Gabe Evans are vying for Colorado’s 8th Congressional District in one of the tightest congressional races in the country.


FOX31 Political Analyst Michael Fields, a Republican strategist, said this is one of the most highly watched congressional races, as it affects more than just Colorado. This race could decide which party has control over Congress.

Caraveo, the first representative of Colorado’s 8th Congressional District,...

New details: Election passwords posted online for more than 3 months

DENVER (KDVR) — After partial passwords for voting systems were recently discovered posted on the Secretary of State’s website, an investigation found the passwords were posted in June.


The Department of State said a former staff member, who left “amicably” before the incident, created a spreadsheet containing passwords in a hidden tab – which was not part of their security practice.


This was posted online on June 21 and stayed on the Department’s subpage for voting system equipment until...

Investigation launched in Dolores County after 23% of voters didn’t receive ballots

DENVER (KDVR) — A ballot recount and an investigation are being held after a reported 23% of active voters in Dolores County didn’t receive their ballots for the state primary election.


A spokesperson for the Secretary of State’s Office told FOX31 that Dolores County Clerk Lana Hancock informed the department of this issue on July 1.

On July 3, Director of Elections Judd Choate sent a letter to Hancock recounting that based on her report, as many as 376 voters, 23% of active voters in the c...

Bill to reintroduce wolverines to Colorado becomes law: Here’s what happens next

DENVER (KDVR) — Two months ago, lawmakers proposed a bill that aimed to reintroduce the North American wolverine to Colorado. On Monday, Gov. Jared Polis signed the bill, making it law.


In November, the federal government listed the North American wolverine as a threatened species, largely due to climate change. Colorado Parks and Wildlife estimates less than 400 wolverines exist in the continental United States.

Experts believe parts of the high country could be an ideal habitat for wolve...

You’ve been warned: Don’t drive over solid white lines

DENVER (KDVR) — Starting Sept. 1, drivers who weave across the solid white lines and break express lane rules on certain highways will receive a warning. This is just the beginning of the crackdown.

Roadway technology will track drivers on C-470 from Interstate 25 to Wadsworth Boulevard and I-25 from U.S. 36 to E-470.

For the first 30 days, if you are caught weaving between the solid lines, a written warning will be sent to your registered address. Starting on Oct. 1, the warning period is ove

Entertainment

‘Really dumb thing to do’: ‘South Park’ creators reveal how much Casa Bonita cost

DENVER (KDVR) — The creators of “South Park” saved a pink piece of Colorado history when they purchased the beloved Casa Bonita, but it cost them millions.


The creators of the popular television show “South Park,” Trey Parker and Matt Stone, went on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” on Monday and spoke about their career, and of course, one of their most popular decisions in Colorado.


The owners are not just known as the people who started a television show based in Colorado, but they’re also the peopl...

Denver man becomes viral sensation after TikTok video helps him look for a relationship

DENVER (KDVR) — Three weeks ago, a single 26-year-old man was enjoying a Thanksgiving dinner with friends, but after a nine-second video, he’s now one of the top bachelors in Denver.


Sierra Covington was at a “Friendsgiving” when she posted a video on TikTok with the caption, “Denver ladies: I know the dating scene in Denver is rough. My friend Luke is single and is an absolute ray of sunshine. Cat dad, Italian man who cooks, and the kindest soul.”


At first, they were expecting maybe a few...

Cat becomes viral sensation after turtle-like behavior at Lakewood shelter

DENVER (KDVR) — A timid cat at a local shelter has become an internet sensation all because of a bean bag chair.


A few weeks ago, staff at Cat Care Society in Lakewood first filmed what appeared to be a bean bag moving around with no one in sight. Come to find out, it was Theodore, a cat new to the shelter, who has since developed a worldwide fan base as the shy “turtle” cat.

Shelter staff posted the original video in late September of a white bean bag moving throughout the floor and slidi...

Adam Sandler says goodbye to Morris, the alligator in ‘Happy Gilmore’

DENVER (KDVR) — Adam Sandler said goodbye to Morris, the famous alligator from “Happy Gilmore,” who retired in Colorado and died of old age over the weekend.


Morris was originally found in a backyard in Los Angeles as an illegal pet and eventually made his way to the big screen. In his heyday, he was featured in films like “Dr. Dolittle 2,” “Interview With the Vampire,” and “Blues Brothers 2000.”


However, his big claim to fame was for his role in “Happy Gilmore.”

In the movie, Morris pla...

Cardi B calls Mile High City ‘different’ during oxygen break at concert

DENVER (KDVR) — Cardi B is on her “Little Miss Drama Tour” and stopped at Ball Arena on Tuesday night, but her performance went a little differently in the Mile High City.


Cardi B is a rapper known for her songs like “I Like It” and “Bodak Yellow.” She’s currently on tour and performed at Ball Arena. On Tuesday night, Cardi B posted a video on her Instagram story of her gasping for breath while breathing in an oxygen mask backstage at the concert.

“Denver, Denver is (expletive) different...

Snoop Dogg says Colorado’s iconic Red Rocks is ‘one of the greatest venues’

DENVER (KDVR) — The legendary rapper Snoop Dogg has performed in some of the best places in the country, from the Super Bowl halftime show to Coachella, but he said one of the best venues is in Colorado.


Snoop Dogg sat down with FOX31 ahead of his concert at Red Rocks on Monday, April 20. The rapper was excited to perform, not just because it was on the unofficial holiday for cannabis lovers and because Coloradans are “fire-friendly,” but also because it was at Red Rocks.

Throughout his ov...

How this Colorado alligator ended up in ‘Happy Gilmore’ movie

MOSCA COLORADO – MARCH 15: Jay Young puts on a show for visitors at Colorado Gators and Reptile Park in the San Luis Valley on March 15, 2022 in Mosca, Colorado. The gator named Morris is used to the spotlight after working in Hollywood for 30 year. Morris started in dozens of films including Happy Gilmore before retiring at the farm. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images)DENVER (KDVR) — An alligator living in Colorado who was once featured in “Happy Gilmore” wa...

Rare sighting: A viral saxophone playing sasquatch is coming to Colorado

DENVER (KDVR) — This April, people can see a 7-foot-tall, saxophone playing sasquatch perform around Colorado.


The multi-instrumentalist, producer and electronic music artist, who keeps his anonymity as Saxsquatch, went viral with hundreds of millions of views on his social media platforms. He has produced music with famous musicians like Billy Ray Cyrus, and was a guest on Jimmy Fallon’s “That’s My Jam!,” but he never expected to become popular.

“I was like, ‘I really want to just put my s...

Famous actress calls out Casa Bonita owners amid union negotiations

DENVER (KDVR) — Brooke Shields, known for her performances in “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” and “The Blue Lagoon,” called out the Casa Bonita owners and founders of “South Park” on social media during an ongoing union negotiation.


The famous actress spoke out after a petition was filed by Actors’ Equity Association, a union representing live theatre workers across the country, which voted unanimously to authorize a strike for Casa Bonita workers, at the discretion of their lead negotia...

Meet the Denver singles in ‘Love Is Blind’ Season 9

DENVER (KDVR) — Get ready, the Denver cast of “Love Is Blind’ Season 9 has finally been announced.


“Love Is Blind” is a popular reality television show where local singles date other people without ever seeing them. It takes a proposal for partners to see each other for the first time, which is when they go on a vacation and live together before heading to the altar.

Since starting in 2020, the show has filmed in several locations across the country, and now, it’s Denver’s turn.
The Mile...

These Denver spots were featured in ‘Love Is Blind’ TV series

DENVER (KDVR) — The popular Netflix series “Love Is Blind” is airing its season in Denver, and locals might recognize several spots featured in the show.


“Love Is Blind” is a dating show where local singles date people without seeing them. It takes a proposal for partners to see each other for the first time, then the couples live their lives together before heading to the altar.

The television series has been filmed in several big cities like Atlanta and Chicago, and in Season 9, the seri...

Zach Bryan announces unplanned show at Red Rocks with $50 tickets

DENVER (KDVR) — Zach Bryan just announced a show at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and tickets are said to be much cheaper than usual.


Red Rocks has concerts scheduled out for almost every day this summer, with bands like Rainbow Kitten Surprise and artists like Megan Moroney set to play at the Morrison venue. While the lineup up scheduled out, the amphitheater is still announcing shows, including a last-minute concert with country singer Zach Bryan.


Bryan is known for some of his hit...

‘Love is Blind’ announces Denver as next season of Netflix dating show

DENVER (KDVR) — After years of waiting, the Netflix series “Love is Blind” finally announced the next season would take place in Denver.


The dating show, hosted by Nick and Vanessa Lachey, has aired several seasons of “Love is Blind” since taking off in 2020. Each season takes place in a new city where single people try to find their match but need to form an emotional connection without seeing each other face-to-face.


After a blind proposal, the couples go through a series of in-person...

Gordon Ramsay ‘means business’: Local chef describes her time on intense cooking show

DENVER (KDVR) — A local chef worked with world-class chef Gordon Ramsay on one of his most extreme cooking shows. While the show often features Ramsay’s infamous intensity, Ann Marie Stauber said she’d do it all over again.


Stauber first met Ramsay once before when he was opening up Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips in Las Vegas. Between a photo with the cooking legend, Stauber told Ramsay she was a line cook preparing eggs in the morning. According to Stauber, Ramsay told her to “Hurry up. We need...

Pop star Olivia Rodrigo spotted at Denver brewery before show

DENVER (KDVR) — Pop star Olivia Rodrigo was seen around local spots in Denver before her show at Ball Arena on Tuesday.


You might recognize the 21-year-old on the street from her acting in two Disney shows along with one of her best-selling songs “driver’s license.” After her debut album “SOUR” came out in the spring of 2021, she’s more recently known for her newest album “Guts” released in 2023.


Rodrigo performed on Tuesday, but she was out and about around the Mile High City before her s...

Did you know the alligator from ‘Happy Gilmore’ lives in Colorado?

DENVER (KDVR) — “Happy Gilmore 2” is coming to Netflix soon, but you won’t see all of the original cast. The alligator that stole Adam Sandler’s golf ball in the almost 30-year-old film won’t be on set – he’s living out his retirement in Mosca, Colorado.


Talks of a sequel to “Happy Gilmore” have been making the rounds in recent months with Sandler letting slip that he was “working on some stuff” for “Happy 2” on the Dan Patrick Show in April.

While hints of the film have been released, not...

12 Bone-Chilling Serial Killer Documentaries on Netflix Now

When it comes to true-crime documentaries breaking down the heinous misdeeds of some of the most well-known serial killers of all time, Netflix has the genre on lock. They don't only have documentaries about the world's most notorious killers, though — some docs also shed light on lesser-known murderers you haven't heard of before.

While there are no jump scares in documentaries like in regular horror movies, these series are even more chilling because they explore true stories that will leave

Ellen DeGeneres to stop in Denver during farewell tour

DENVER (KDVR) — Former talk show host Ellen DeGeneres just announced her final stand-up tour, and it includes a stop in Denver.


DeGeneres claimed a spot in the public eye after acting in “These Friends of Mine,” later renamed “Ellen.” DeGeneres has been a part of many TV series and movies, one of the most notable being the voice of Dory in “Finding Nemo.”

However, throughout her career, DeGeneres has become most well-known for her talk show, “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” Her daytime TV show...