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Can ‘Tin Can’ be the answer to delaying smartphone use? Some Colorado families are giving it a try An old-school landline powered by new tech may delay kids' introduction to social media.

A Denver mom compared her kids’ first experience with a landline phone to aliens learning how to talk.

Former Denver Police chief Paul Pazen to run for City Council Paul Pazen hopes to succeed Kevin Flynn in District 2, which covers southwest Denver.

A familiar face wants to become an elected official in Denver: the city's former police chief.

‘Somos familia’: Ken Salazar on the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and borderlands history in Colorado In a conversation at History Colorado, the former U.S. senator and ambassador connects the treaty’s legacy to modern border debates, his family’s deep roots in the Southwest, and a new long-term…

"My family has been in what is now the United States for 400 years. And so when the border was created, we’d already been here 250 years."

Denver YIMBYs float a major upzoning initiative for the ballot The proposal would rezone tens of thousands of properties, but it has a long way to go.

The vote would be a citywide referendum on the YIMBY ideology.

Denver Sheriff deputy’s alleged assault of inmate in wheelchair leads to $325,000 settlement The same deputy was previously arrested in another assault of a person using a wheelchair.

Denver will pay $325,000 to settle a lawsuit involving a deputy who has been accused in two separate incidents of assaulting people using wheelchairs.

Despite torn ACL, Lindsey Vonn will try to race in Olympics The 41-year-old Vail skier keeps hope alive for a stunning comeback.

“This isn’t my first rodeo.”

Where are Denver’s grocery store deserts? We mapped where it’s hardest to buy groceries.

Major gaps are apparent, especially on Denver’s outskirts.

Lisa Calderón is running to unseat Mayor Mike Johnston This is the third time the longtime justice advocate is running to be Denver's mayor.

Calderón told Denverite her focus would be on defeating Mayor Mike Johnston at the end of his first term.

The Colorado Symphony just played 3 sold-out shows in New York. They hope their home state takes note The concerts were with Boulder singer-songwriter Gregory Alan Isakov and Grammy winner Itzhak Perlman.

"Classical music has a little bit of a stigma of a bit of a barrier. And I like the idea that this takes barriers down."

Monaco Parkway over Cherry Creek will fully close for several days this week The bridge over Cherry Creek will close during the day through Wednesday.

Officials recommend taking nearby Quebec Street for travel going north or south.

Transportation advocates gave Denver mayor a 'D' rating. Here's what he says Last year, 93 people were killed on Denver streets, a record high since 2013.

Mayor Mike Johnston might have once been a school principal, but this time, he was on the receiving end of a report card.

Friday protest had parents scrambling for child care, leaving some frustrated and others inspired More than 1,000 teachers, about 20 percent of the workforce, called out, forcing some schools to close and delaying others.

"Part of me really understands and wants to support the strike/protest, but as a health care worker who couldn’t casually take the day off, it was really stressful to work to find a last-minute arrangement."

The winding road that got Tina Peters on the President’s radar Peters’ questions about the 2020 election have since yielded the focus of the White House and a flood of questions for Colorado’s governor.

Mesa County’s former Clerk and Recorder has for months been a subject of national fascination, as well as a source of consternation for Colorado election officials. But it didn’t start out that way.

Colorado's first child death from COVID-19 this season amid low vaccination rates and required shots overhaul It’s a bad viral season in the state, and the number of children immunized against COVID has declined sharply.

For the first time this viral respiratory season, a child has died from COVID-19 in Colorado.

More 'No Kings' protests planned for March 28 as outrage spreads over Minneapolis deaths A third round of “No Kings” protests is coming this spring.

The latest round of protests had been in the works before the crackdown in Minneapolis. However, the killing of two people by federal agents in recent weeks has refocused plans.

The DIA tunnels are due for an $11M deep cleaning Beware: There be dust bunnies.

DIA has played up conspiracy theories in marketing campaigns, but the official story is that tunnels are only home to those dust bunnies — soon to be swept away.

Denver's queer swim team is splashing back after the city displaced them The city stopped renting lanes to Squid and other private teams.

"I know what a positive impact Squid has had on so many people’s lives in Denver. Why wouldn’t the city value that?"

Lindsey Vonn says 'Olympic dream is not over' after crashing in last downhill before Winter Games “This is a very difficult outcome one week before the Olympics … but if there’s one thing I know how to do, it’s a comeback.”

Vonn was the third skier to crash in the World Cup race in Crans-Montana when she lost control while landing a jump and ended up tangled in the safety nets on the upper portion of the course.

Denver-area governments launch $200M press to electrify buildings Residential incentives could start at $1,000, and some homeowners could get much more.

Buildings are the largest contributor to the metro area’s pollution, followed by emissions from cars and trucks.

No more property tax bills: Denver goes digital The city sent a postcard about the change.

The city said the change will save about $100,000 each year in costs like printing and postage.

Despite warm temperatures, Denver’s ski and snowboard spot will open this weekend Recent cold weather allowed for snowmaking at the Ruby Hill Rail Yard.

Last week’s brief spell of subfreezing temperatures helped the city make snow, which will allow the free park to open on Sunday.

To strike, or not to strike? That was the question for Denver businesses Some closed their doors while others raised money amid calls for a "National Shutdown" protest against ICE.

"I don't really want to be a scab at our own business."

Things to do in Denver this weekend, Jan. 30-Feb. 1 Music, films and theater galore — plus some snow sports at the park.

This weekend is full of live performances ranging from the Colorado Ballet’s "The Great Gatsby" and Parker Arts’ "Shrek The Musical" to "PAW Patrol Live" at Bellco Theatre.

Friday demonstrations have started in Denver as part of national ICE OUT protests Several school districts and businesses have closed their doors as part of a national “no school, no work and no shopping” day.

“Violence is violence, and people are people,” Nora from East High School told CPR News. “I think that's why a lot of students showed up today, because we're just sick of injustice and the inhumane actions of our government.”

Latino trailblazer Manuel Martinez mourned in Denver He served under Mayor Federico Peña in two different roles and was one of the first Latinos to graduate from Colorado College

Martinez was the first Latino manager of safety for the city of Denver, as well as the first Latino director of the licensing department.

Aurora and Adams 14 schools to close Friday, some Denver schools delayed amid national protest Denver Public Schools is “monitoring” the potential that teachers will skip school to protest ICE. At least one charter school will close.

Aurora Public Schools and Adams County School District 14 will close all campuses to students Friday, while some Denver schools will be delayed.

Weekend maintenance to disrupt RTD rail service at Union Station Bus shuttles will replace service on the A, B, G and N lines.

Watch out if you're trying to take the train to the airport this weekend.

Colorado’s population growth is slowest since 1989 as thousands leave for other states People are leaving. Guess where they’re going.

While it’s hard to say exactly why people are leaving, high housing prices and growing crowds are commonly cited reasons.

Crisosto Apache named Colorado’s newest poet laureate Apache is the first indigenous poet to hold the position.

"I've always believed in words. I believe that words have the power to change the landscapes of hearts and minds."

Broncos quarterback Bo Nix has an ankle condition that made break inevitable Nix broke a bone in his right ankle on Denver's game-winning drive in the Broncos' 33-30 overtime victory over the Buffalo Bills in the divisional round of the playoffs.

Sean Payton said a preexisting issue made the fracture “a matter of when.”