🐟 Why the fish in Sloan’s Lake are dying

🐟 What’s Killing the Fish in Sloan’s Lake?

Hundreds of dead fish were reported floating on the surface of Sloan’s Lake this week, and many more continue to appear. Denver Parks and Rec officials say the culprit is a bloom of toxic blue-green algae exacerbated by the extreme heat. [Denverite]

• What does this mean for humans and animals? Here’s what you need to know about blue-green algae blooms. [Hey Denver]

🩺 A Quick History of Abortion Access in Colorado

After Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, Colorado was overwhelmed with patients from across the country seeking safe abortion access. Even though Governor Polis signed a law that same year to further protect reproductive health care, advocates pushing a new ballot measure say more safeguards are still needed. [City Cast Denver 🎧]

✈️ Former Bronco Sues United Airlines

Former Denver Broncos Hall-of-Famer Terrell Davis says he has received poor communication and little remorse from United Airlines following a “traumatic” incident onboard a flight earlier this month that resulted in his wrongful detainment. Davis’ legal team reports that they are moving forward with a lawsuit against the airline. [Denver7]

🏥 Opioid Treatment Clinics Coming to Metro Denver

In response to the growing fentanyl crisis, Community Medical Services — a national opioid treatment organization — is poised to open six new opioid treatment clinics across metro Denver that will offer therapy, counseling, and medication-assisted recovery. [Westword]

Dating is hard, but is it especially hard in Denver? We recently spoke with two local reporters on the City Cast Denver podcast to help us dig into the dating data around the Mile High. Then we asked for your input. Dating in Denver — Nightmare? Or not so bad?

🔥 A Special Level of Hell

“Dating in Denver is like a special level of hell that I never thought I'd have to go through.” — Alyssa in Wash Park

📱 Hinge for the Win!

“I don't think dating apps are dead as I have several people in my friend group who have found good connections that way. My partner and I (straight and cis) … met on Hinge and have been together for three and a half years! … All it takes is patience and a little luck to find the right one!” — Emily in University Park

👀 Looking for More Than a Stereotype

“As a 41-year-old single woman, it really is a tough scene. Would love to hear any follow-up you might get from other listeners on where to meet men that aren’t into the stereotypical Colorado stuff, because I am not into any of it. Also, any suggestions for someone who doesn’t drink. Not necessarily looking for sober partners, just any creative ideas about places around town to potentially meet people, because lurking around bars and not drinking only seems to scare men off 😂” — Brittany S.

🏳️‍🌈 It’s Not Just the Straight Folks

“As a newly queer single person, I just wanted to echo that Peter Pan syndrome and ‘golden retriever energy’ is so painfully present on the queer side. I don't think it's a straight guy issue as much as it’s a cis guy issue. It is definitely still difficult to date as a queer person in Denver.” — Isaac in Cap Hill

How Colorado Became a Leader on Abortion Access

Colorado has long been a stronghold for abortion access — but it wasn’t always this way. With a new ballot measure heading to voters in November to further protect reproductive rights, longtime abortion access advocate Justine Sandoval joins the City Cast Denver podcast to retrace our state’s reproductive health care history and talk about why the fight continues today.