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Colorado is seeing a summer uptick in mpox cases, reporting 18 cases this year with seven since late July; Denver has six cases since June, bringing the state closer to last year's total of 21. Officials cite factors like travel and increased social activity, note that most cases involve adult men, and continue to recommend vaccination for those with close exposure or at higher risk.
The Democratic National Committee trimmed its 2028 convention site shortlist to three cities—Boston, Denver and Philadelphia—advancing plans to host the quadrennial event in one of them.
Colorado’s statewide minimum wage will increase to $15.71 in 2027 (about 3.6% above $15.16 today) as inflation adjustments continue under the state constitution. Denver’s minimum wage is set to rise to $19.84 in 2027, with the statewide tipped worker minimum at $12.69. Colorado uses the CPI-U for inflation, while Denver uses the CPI-W; the federal minimum remains $7.25.
A photo gallery marking Colorado’s 150th anniversary revisits Denver in the 1870s–1880s with 15 archival images, contrasting dirt streets, early streetcars, and historic landmarks with today’s skyline and a population that swelled from about 4,800 in 1870 to roughly 746,000 now.
Melat Kiros’ Colorado 1st District primary victory has Denver’s Jewish leaders warning of rising antisemitic rhetoric and potential violence, sparked by her Israel stance and comments on the Oct. 7 attacks; ADL data show a surge in antisemitic incidents in Colorado, while some voices call for nuance and dialogue and a Jewish independent candidate enters the race ahead of the November election.
Country singer Megan Moroney cut her Denver Ball Arena set after three songs due to illness, tearfully apologized to fans, and announced the show would be rescheduled for August 27 with tickets honored or refunds available.
Country singer Megan Moroney cut her Denver Ball Arena show short after falling ill, performing only three songs before tearfully apologizing; Ball Arena canceled the remainder of the night and Moroney announced a makeup date for Aug. 27, with refunds available for fans who can’t attend the rescheduled show.
Denver officials suspended Ultra Lounge East’s liquor and entertainment licenses and ordered the Southeast Denver nightclub to close after a mass shooting July 20 left one dead and eight wounded. The club has a history of violence on the property and licensing violations, including unlicensed food/hookah service and disputed ownership of the licenses, prompting the immediate shutdown with a Sept. 11 hearing to challenge the suspension. This marks the third time this year the city has issued a summary suspension against a venue.
Denver’s Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection ordered Ultra Lounge East (Yak and Yeti’s Restaurant and Event Center) at 9755 East Hampden Ave to immediately shut down, suspending its hotel/restaurant liquor license and dance cabaret license. The move comes after investigators alleged the business had operated under a new owner without proper licenses and after a pattern of violence, including a March 1 deadly beating in the parking lot, an April 11 incident involving unlicensed security guards, and a July 20 deadly shooting in the parking lot that killed one person and injured eight. A hearing is set for September 11, and the bar must remain closed until a final decision is reached; appeals can be pursued in district court. Owner Dol Bhattari did not comment beyond statements reported by the station.
AdventHealth will take over daily operations of Intermountain Health’s Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Platte Valley Hospital in Brighton, and Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette through a joint venture, with Intermountain exploring options for Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver; the arrangement isn’t a sale and is targeted to close in early 2027 after regulatory approval, with analysts noting potential antitrust scrutiny due to market concentration.
Northwest Denver’s Aztlan Outdoor Pool was closed indefinitely after officials detected a leak washing away more than 16,000 gallons of water daily, just as summer heat rises and the city remains under Stage 1 drought. Denver Parks and Recreation has about $15 million from the Vibrant Denver Bond set aside to fully replace the pool, though no start timeline was given. Nearby pools will stay open for now, and residents say the pool is a vital neighborhood gathering place. Denver Water notes DPR must meet a 20% water-use reduction for irrigation budgets and may impose fees for excess use, while the community awaits a rebuild timeline.
Downtown Denver is undergoing a coordinated revival led by the Downtown Development Authority, converting underused offices into housing and reviving areas like the Denver Pavilions, funded by a $570 million TIF and supported by low-interest loans and grants. While foot traffic is rebounding, office occupancy remains far below pre-pandemic levels due to remote work, prompting a surge of conversions (e.g., High Fidelity Plaza, Petroleum Building, University Building) and private investments to stimulate life in the core.
Denver’s restaurant scene pivots with the corporate closure of On the Border (acquired by Pappas Restaurants) while new openings arrive: CiCi’s Pizza returns in Aurora, Milly’s Bagels on South Pearl, Temaki Joint in Boulder, and Moxie Social joins a growing slate of zero‑proof venues like Denver Cafe and Kava.
Morgan Wallen appeared to lose his temper at a Denver concert when technical issues interrupted his performance of 'Sand in My Boots.' He stepped away from the piano, flipped it over and knocked it to its side, then finished the song a cappella before continuing the show; fans on social media shared clips, but Wallen remained on stage and carried on with the night on his current tour.
At a Denver show on the Still the Problem Tour, Morgan Wallen faced onstage technical difficulties during Sand In My Boots and flipped his piano in response.