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A Waymo autonomous vehicle briefly drove through a Denver South Pearl Street farmers market during setup, prompting vendors and spectators to react and warn others; the car slowed, navigated away from pedestrians, and exited the market area without injuries or damage, with Waymo confirming it was en route to a destination when encountered.
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment announced a $135 million renovation of Ball Arena in Denver, featuring a 30,000-square-foot east lobby expansion enclosed by a glass façade, more entrances and escalators, a larger team store, a 34,000-square-foot pedestrian plaza, three new clubs with access to reserved seating, and upgrades to luxury suites; construction is planned for 2027–2028 in phases, while River Mile redevelopment is temporarily deprioritized.
Michelin’s updated Colorado Guide adds Milpero in Denver to a one-star ranking and grants Bib Gourmand recognitions to Pig and Tiger, Rougarou, and Annette (Aurora); The Wolf’s Tailor remains at two stars. Across Colorado, 63 restaurants spanning 22 cuisines are recognized, highlighting Denver’s growing dining scene and accompanying sommelier and service awards.
Denver's Milpero earned a Michelin star, the state's first new star in this cycle, expanding Colorado's roster of starred restaurants across Denver, Boulder and Aspen as Michelin completes its statewide rollout; the piece notes what a star means for a restaurant, the funding behind Colorado's Michelin agreement, and ongoing implications for chefs and costs.
Denver’s Cable Center, built to celebrate cable TV and housing artifacts like an MTV Moonman and a Sex and the City phone, is reevaluating its mission as cord-cutting accelerates, signaling a shift from shrine to adaptation in a streaming era.
Latino civil rights groups, a voting-rights organization and the city of Denver sued the Trump administration to keep armed ICE agents away from polling places, invoking a Civil War-era law that generally prohibits federal officials from bringing troops or armed men to places where elections are held, arguing such presence could intimidate voters—especially Latinos; DHS says it won’t target polling sites but could act if threats arise.
Thousands of students from more than 200 Colorado schools walked out to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, gathering in Denver’s La Alma-Lincoln Park with signs urging ICE to stop family separations. A counterprotester was chased and assaulted by some students, prompting police intervention as marchers moved through the streets chanting that immigrants are welcome; officers warned protesters they could be arrested if they blocked roadways. The event is being treated as a developing, tense scene.
Waymo’s driverless ride-hailing service starts for the public in Denver within a roughly 60‑square‑mile core area centered on downtown, with rides hailable via Waymo’s app. The initial zone excludes Denver International Airport and some suburbs, and pricing will be dynamic and competitive with Uber/Lyft. The fleet uses Waymo’s newer Ojai vehicles designed for better winter sensing, and Waymo plans public launches in San Diego and Tampa soon after.
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.