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Denver may buy the old downtown Goodyear building and convert it to affordable housing However, some City Council members asked whether it was the best use of funds given the city’s budget crisis.

The city government could buy the 12,500-square-foot property for $2.5 million.

Cold-weather shelters are gearing up for winter, despite budget challenges Shelters are losing resources as the temperatures begin to fall.

It could be a more difficult, dangerous winter.

What we saw on Denver's reopened 16th Street: protests, politicians and music "This is indeed the spine of our city.”

Politicians celebrated. Businesses open their doors. And protesters marched.

Nikola Jokic plans 'to be a Nugget forever' The team made significant changes in the offseason to energize their star.

The expected payoff from offseason changes isn't just in a deeper rotation and fresher legs, but also in a colossal contract extension for their superstar next summer.

Colorado now recognizes ‘Music Advocacy Day’ Gov. Polis’ proclamation is a first step, as Colorado music industry organizers lay the groundwork for more support.

Colorado music industry professionals say the proclamation, though symbolic, spotlights the importance of music on the state’s economy.

Claims of huge rise in assaults against ICE drive responses, but aren’t seen in available data Despite repeated requests from CPR News for data to support the assault claims — ICE and Homeland Security have produced nothing but a handful of anecdotes.

While the agency promises that every person who assaults an ICE agent “will face the full extent of the law,” a CPR News examination of federal court records found that the number of federal cases has risen, but at nowhere near the rate claimed by the agencies.

Denver among the major cities where immigrants went during an influx at the US border, data shows Salt Lake City, Utah; Denver; and Fort Myers, Florida, were hot places to settle. California lost some of its appeal.

While many immigrants may have moved since, the data opens a window into how an unprecedented increase in immigrants played out in Denver and across the country.

Denver faces its biggest budget cuts in years. How did we get here? Critics blame Mayor Mike Johnston’s spending, but he says he’s shrinking government.

Denver’s savings are low, the national economy is uncertain and the city’s budget is on shaky ground.

Here’s what to know about undocumented immigrants and health care It’s at the center of a big fight over a government shutdown in Washington, D.C.

Undocumented immigrants are not eligible for Medicaid, but some lawfully present immigrants do qualify if they meet eligibility requirements.

Washington Street in Globeville is set for big changes and two years of construction The project will bring wider sidewalks, more trees and neighborhood connectivity to north Denver.

Long-awaited construction to improve a stretch of one of Globeville’s busiest roads is underway.

A new Denver bikeway started construction this week The Alamo Placita bikeway will feature a number of roundabouts, crosswalk improvements and speed bumps.

The neighborhood's streets will look noticeably different after the bikeway is finished.

No parking in your neighborhood? Resident-only permits could be coming The city has introduced parking restrictions that benefit residents in 14 neighborhoods since 2014.

The basic idea: make parking more restrictive for visitors, while offering easier parking for those who live in the area.

16th Street (actually) reopens Saturday. Now what? A million pavers and $176 million later, a reopening party will feature mayors, bands and sports teams.

Once the weekend’s celebration is wrapped, downtown boosters say they will work hard to fill up retail spaces and turn around the area’s reputation.

Things to do in Denver this weekend, Oct. 3-5 We're officially in Halloween month!

The start of a new month brings First Friday art walks, pumpkin patches and fall festivals.

Indigenous comic and art festival áyA Con happens this weekend in RiNo áyA Con celebrates local Indigenous artists and includes a pow wow, comic book displays and a showcase of native fashion.

This year’s áyA Con — Colorado’s Indigenous comic and arts festival — includes a pow wow, comic book displays and a showcase of native fashion.

Real fall weather could hit Denver this weekend We're heading back into the 60s.

Cooler weather should begin Saturday night.

The contestants on 'Love is Blind' are sick of dating in Denver. So are the viewers Here's what we heard at a watch party for the season premiere.

"I can't wait to see how bad it is."

Catch a show under I-70 before this experimental venue closes for the season Cue the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Ever wanted to watch a concert under several thousand tons of concrete?

Is 'Menver' even real? We ran the manly numbers as "Love is Blind" Denver begins.

Judging from the cast bios and previews, "Love is Blind" Denver will touch on all the tropes: the beer bros, the ski bros … and just the sheer number of bros.

People with disabilities will now pay more for RTD on-demand rides After months of discussions, directors set the base fare at $4.50 for its Access-on-Demand program.

Access-on-Demand users say the program has changed their lives — and that a base fare hike could upend that.

Union Station developer wants Denver to abolish an affordable housing covenant and build hotel rooms instead Affordable housing advocates fear that could “open a Pandora’s box.”

Denver has never removed an affordable housing covenant before.

A viral cake picnic serves up sugar, community and pickles Let them eat cake!

More than 450 people lined up at RiNo Art Park this weekend, all with one thing in common: a love of cake.

Denver embraces AI as mayor tries to shrink government The city is already using AI to cut its call center budget.

Mayor Mike Johnston wants to put Denver in the national conversation about AI in government — and lure tech companies to town.

The shutdown means TSA agents and air traffic controllers are working without pay at DIA No travel delays have been reported.

The effects aren’t projected to have an immediate impact on travel — barring that the shutdown doesn’t last long.

What we know about Love is Blind Denver (and watch party locations) Here's where to find a watch party, and the most Colorado things about the contestants.

"Menver" and other Mile High dating tropes may soon hit the national consciousness.

Biennial of the Americas focusing on hyper-local artists in light of the US political climate "Certainly, obtaining visas has always been a challenge ... but this political climate feels even more challenging."

The Biennial of the Americas is set to return to Denver this month.

The event is supposed to be an international celebration of cultures across the Western Hemisphere — but this year’s event will be heavily hyper-local.

People with disabilities would pay more for on-demand rides if RTD approves changes A proposal to charge a $6.50 base fare for Access-on-Demand rides is drawing fierce pushback.

Many riders say the paratransit service has transformed their lives since it launched in 2020, but RTD staff say it’s gotten too expensive.

City leaders hope to buy Denver Pavilions for $37M and make it the next Union Station Denver’s Downtown Development Authority is set to buy Denver Pavilions, the open-air shopping mall on 16th Street.

The public authority hopes to pay $37 million for the shopping center, which — like many shopping malls — is plagued by vacant storefronts.

It’s not just Denver: Home prices could soon fall across the Front Range Homes are staying on the market longer, and real estate experts think prices will continue to drop across Colorado cities.

After years of rising prices and fierce competition, Denver’s housing market is cooling off, and unsold properties are piling up.

And it’s not the only one.

How many tons of apples could you pick in Denver's backyards? Apple-picking volunteers delivered tons of produce to Sun Valley. Soon, the neighborhood could have its own farm.

You don’t need to leave the metro to find a fresh harvest.