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Homeless people sleeping on the 16th Street Mall (credit: CBS)

Businesses Say Denver Dropped The Ball On Homeless Camping Ban

Some Denver businesses admit they’re having buyer’s remorse. They say they bought Denver City Council’s line last year when the city wanted support to keep people from sleeping on the 16th Street Mall.

2013/05/15

Mayor’s Tickets For Sold Out Shows, Concerts Dished Off To Staff, Contributors & Insiders

Free tickets to concerts and shows provided to Mayor Michael Hancock’s office intended to be used for business development and marketing have been going to his inner circle, staff members, cabinet members and friends since Hancock took office, according to a CBS4 investigation.

2012/11/14

Denver Council Votes To Make Urban Camping Illegal

Seven years after embracing an ambitious plan to provide housing and job training for Denver’s homeless, the City Council voted 9-4 Monday to impose restrictions that opponents say will make it illegal to have no home.

2012/05/14

Denver Poised To Make Urban Camping Illegal

Seven years after embracing an ambitious plan to provide housing and job training for Denver’s homeless, the city is poised Monday to impose restrictions that opponents – including Occupy protesters – say will make it illegal to have no home.

2012/05/14

Denver Councilman Pushes For An In-N-Out Burger In Colorado

An In-N-Out Burger shop could soon pop up in Colorado if a Denver city councilman from California gets his way.

2011/12/29

Robert White at the city council meeting on Monday (credit: CBS)

New Police Chief Meets With Denver City Council

Denver’s incoming police chief says he is the perfect fit for the job. The city council peppered Robert White Monday with questions ranging from gangs to Occupy Denver.

2011/10/31

Homeless set up camp along the 16th Street Mall in Denver. (credit: CBS)

Ordinance Could Put 16th Street Mall Off-Limits To Homeless Overnight

It’s one of Denver’s most well-known tourist spots- the 16th Street Mall. Thousands descend on the mall to eat and shop, but the city said 100-200 people sleep on the mall at night, and that can be a deterrent.

2011/10/21