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Downtown's Ups and Downs, Liquor License Losers, and Mesa Verde's Massive Repatriation

Thirty-six years after the passage of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, Mesa Verde National Park is returning more than 4,000 objects and remain

Will Denverites Move Downtown For This Developer's Utopian Dream?

While office vacancies remain high downtown, one developer thinks this excess of commercial real estate could be better used as housing. Asher Luzzatto has bought multipl

‘Your City Could Be Better’: How Las Vegas Is Handling Record-Breaking Heat — Presented By City Cast Denver

It may not feel like it right now, but extreme heat is coming for Denver, and Las Vegas might have the answers you need. An already sizzling city, Vegas has continued to

Anti-Trans Hysteria Coming to Your Ballots, Victor Marx's AI Fail, and No Comedy Fest This Year

Ballots will be in the mail in less than a month, and there are a lot of initiatives for voters to consider – including Proposition 134, which aims to ban trans athletes’

Who's Ready for Another Mayor's Race? Plus, a DPS Phone Ban Mega-Mailbag

Mayor Mike Johnston officially rolled out his campaign for reelection earlier this week with a big party at Town Hall Collaborative and an interview with Kyle Clark on 9N

10 Years in Prison for Manipulating More Than a Thousand DNA Investigations

After pleading guilty to four felonies in June, a Jefferson County judge sentenced former Colorado Bureau of Investigation scientist Yvonne “Missy” Woods to 10 years in p

The Aurora Report: New Data Center Regulations, a Massive 'Teen Takeover,' and City Council Hijinx

What’s up in Aurora lately? Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman has been taking a new and low-key approach to homelessness; data center regulations are on the table, teens are taki

‘Your City Could Be Better’: How Nashville Is Beating Flock — Presented By City Cast Denver

Do you know what kind of surveillance technology is being used in Denver? In Nashville, the city government has blocked numerous measures to install and use it. From lice

De-Gooping Sloan's Lake, Going Viral in Denver, and Water Narcs: Data Center Edition

Denver is finally getting serious about saving Sloan’s Lake, with Mayor Johnston announcing Wednesday a new $50 million proposal to dredge the lake and protect it for fut

Previewing Friday’s Anti-ICE Walkout, a Creepy New Meme, and 'Governor for a Day'

With school starting and phone bans going in effect, kids in Colorado already have a lot on their plates this fall. Over 160 schools across the state are participating in

Will a Lawn-Watering Ban Make a Dent? Plus, In-N-Out's Latest Traffic Jam and Waymos Unleashed!

Starting October 1st, Denverites are officially banned from watering their lawns, despite threats of fines and restrictions already being in place. But what about the sta

Your Guide to September 2026 in Denver

Summer is lingering and there’s still plenty of time to enjoy all that the Mile High City has to offer. So, how do you squeeze the last moments out of these warm days and

More than 60% of Denverites Want Denser Housing. Why Is It Still a Big Fight?

How can Denver solve the housing affordability problem? A new poll from the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project and Housing Forward Colorado says more than 60% of Denveri

‘Your City Could Be Better’: Why Is Pittsburgh’s Airport the Gold Standard? — Presented By City Cast Denver

The Denver airport definitely has a lot going for it, but what it doesn’t have is its own electrical grid, like Pittsburgh’s does. For the past few years, Pittsburgh Inte

Is DSA’s Mayoral Endorsement Too Early? Plus, the Broncos' Parking Lot Problems and Dolly in Denver

This week Denver DSA officially endorsed current District 8 council member Shontel Lewis for mayor – a race voters won’t be deciding until next April. A new poll shows Le

Will You Be Paying the Bill For Data Centers? Xcel Energy Has a Plan

New data centers are popping up across the country, including right here in Colorado. Many communities have concerns, including how much energy they will use and what kin

Is Denver Done With ADUs? Plus, AI Slop is Spreading and Expired Tags Beware!

Denver’s $200 million budget shortfall is impacting everything from city services to road repairs to our parks system – and the latest casualty could be housing, with the

Hot Pockets for Art, a Thrift Store Flip, and Polis' ‘Manic Pixie Dream Girl’ Vibe

Host Bree Davies and producer Olivia Jewell Love are opening the City Cast Denver mailbag to hear from you, our dear listeners. They discuss what the transition from thri

What Does RiNo’s Next Chapter Look Like?

RiNo is on the precipice of getting a second grocery store, but Sprouts Farmers Market can’t move into the former Blue Moon property without some financial help. Specific

‘Your City Could Be Better’: How Portland Made Its River Cool — Presented By City Cast Denver

How often are you out in nature in Denver? It’s not always easy to know which natural resources are clean and safe to use in an urban setting, and city rivers get a parti