Painting a city gripped by worries over deportations, high cost of living and economic struggles, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston on Wednesday unveiled his goals for the year, saying he will focus on resolving familiar challenges — housing, homelessness and safety.
Housing, homelessness, public safety among Denver mayor’s 2025 priorities Read More »
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform investigating so-called “sanctuary” jurisdictions across the nation has called for Denver Mayor Mike Johnston to testify in Washington, D.C.
Federal committee calls for Denver mayor to testify on city’s sanctuary policies Read More »
The city of Denver is preparing for what some have said could be mass deportations of undocumented immigrants.
Denver mayor says city will work with ICE under certain circumstances Read More »
Colorado’s most populous city faces the risk of losing hundreds of millions of federal dollars under a slew of directives that President Donald Trump issued as part of his campaign to crack down on illegal immigration, a crisis that has spilled over from the border into America’s interior cities.
A top Denver school official has reiterated a district policy that does not permit U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials on campus as the Trump administration prepares to crackdown on illegal immigration.
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Denver Mayor Mike Johnston late on Tuesday vetoed a proposal to remove the cap and distance requirements on the city’s needle exchange program.
Denver mayor vetoes bill expanding Denver’s needle exchange program, day after it passed Read More »
In downtown Denver, crime rates may be down, but for those who work and live in the area, the reality on the streets often feels different. Recent statistics show a significant reduction in violent incidents, including shootings and homicides in Denver.
Safety remains high concern for those who work in downtown Denver, despite crime drop Read More »
Denver City Council’s decision to remove restrictions on syringe exchange programs, including a cap on the number of sites and distance limits from schools and daycare centers, could lead to an increase in these programs in 2025.
The 16th Street Mall has been under construction for three years, leaving the heart of downtown Denver covered in fences. While the project still has a ways to go, it’s expected to wrap up in 2025.
Fences on target to come down this year on Denver’s 16th Street Mall Read More »
Denver had the seventh-highest drop in home prices in 2024, according to Realtor.com. But that doesn’t necessarily mean buying a home in Denver is affordable.
Denver home prices are falling, but does that mean buying a house is affordable? Read More »
