Since Mayor Mike Johnston took office in July 2023, his administration has spent millions using hotels to address homelessness and an influx of migrants.
Denver spent $138M in two years to rent, lease hotels for homeless and illegals Read More »
Five elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school would close if the Denver school board accepts a recommendation made by Superintendent Alex Marrero Thursday meant to address declining enrollment in Denver Public Schools.
Seven Denver schools recommended by superintendent to close, 3 to partially close Read More »
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s first major initiative toward reviving downtown from its pandemic downturn got strong support from eligible voters.
Downtown Denver’s $570M recovery plan gets strong support from voters Read More »
Updating Denver Water’s pipes to meet new lead standards is a massive, multi-year project.
Denver Water’s 10-year, $700M project to replace lead pipes gains momentum Read More »
The Denver City Council on Monday will consider a $1 million contract to better utilize the city’s hospital system for homeless response efforts.
Denver considers $1M contract with Denver Health for homeless response Read More »
Mayor Mike Johnston recently faced a tough question about his proposal to pay for affordable housing by raising taxes, and he appeared to get a significant fact wrong when he gave the answer.
The Denver City Council may remove some restrictions on needle exchange centers.
Denver may ease needle exchange restrictions near schools and day cares Read More »
The Venezuelan prison gang known as Tren de Aragua (TdA) eyed Denver as its headquarters in the U.S., according to internal communications within the Aurora Police Department.
Report: Venezuelan TDA gang ‘decided to make Denver their headquarters in the U.S.’ Read More »
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s administration on Monday touted a “milestone” in his campaign against homelessness — the city has moved 2,000 homeless people to temporary shelters since he took office last year.Â
Denver’s homeless population grew, despite tens of millions in spending to solve it Read More »
Collette Simkins — a theater and visual arts teacher at West High School — works two extra part-time jobs just to live in the Cap Hill neighborhood near the campus she has taught at for three years.
Denver teachers demanding cost-of-living increase in order to live in city Read More »
