Central City is getting ready to glow for the Tommyknockers Christmas weekend. Festivities begin Friday, December 5, at 6:30 p.m. with a tree lighting at Spring and Main Streets.
Tensions surface over nonprofit funding as gaming revenue continues downward trend
Fine dining dishes and craft cocktails wow judges
What does it mean to “shop local?” This holiday season, instead of ordering from an online retailer, try buying gifts from a nearby antique store, candy shop, or pet supply store.
CCURA: Eminent domain policy CENTRAL CITY – The Central City Urban Renewal Authority met on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, for its monthly meeting. In attendance were Mayor Jeremy Fey, April Nielsen, Marcia Enloe, and Zane Plsek. Todd Williams attended...
The October 21 City Council work session began hours before the regular meeting, at 4 p.m. During the work session, council members wrestled with nonprofit funding and the city’s broader priorities.
Macabre tales of murder, mayhem, and mischief rang through the night during the 16th Annual Creepy Crawl on October 17, 2025.
CENTRAL CITY – The evening of Saturday, October 11, 2025, began with a short introduction from Megan Quilliam, Central City Opera’s Director of Development, who welcomed guests to the third annual Haunted History fundraiser. Tickets cost...
CENTRAL CITY – The City of Central Urban Renewal Authority (CCURA) met on October 7, 2025, at 5 p.m. inside City Hall, with all board members present, including Chair Jeremy Fey, Todd Williams, Marcia Enloe, Chuck Spencer, Zane Plsek, April...
CENTRAL CITY – The Central City Council’s regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, had a packed audience of community members, covering everything from routine bills to a rezoning first step, plus four nonprofits asking for help. There was even a...
CENTRAL CITY – The Gilpin County Arts Association, one of Gilpin County’s longest-standing cultural institutions, is calling on its members, artists, and supporters to help ensure its future. With funding from the City of Central now in...
NEW YORK – RCI Hospitality Holdings, parent company of Rick’s Cabaret, is facing major legal trouble. On Sept. 16, New York Attorney General Letitia James unsealed a 79-count indictment charging the company and several executives with...
CENTRAL CITY — The Central City Elks Lodge No. 557 marked a milestone on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, celebrating 125 years in its historic location at 113 Main Street. The afternoon gathering brought together members, neighbors and supporters...
CENTRAL CITY – The Central City Council met on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, for what turned out to be one of its quicker meetings, lasting just 18 minutes from beginning to end. With no new business on the agenda, council moved briskly through...
Central City – The Planning Commission convened its Wednesday meeting at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers, with Chair Lisa Leben, Vice Chair Bobbie Hill, and Commissioners Barbara Thielemann, Dena Hunter, Katie Shirley, and alternate Chris Shirley...
CENTRAL CITY – The sexually oriented business debate once again filled City Hall on Wednesday afternoon, September 3, leaving little standing room as residents, business owners, and visitors voiced opinions during a special meeting of the Central...
CENTRAL CITY – On September 4, the narrow curves of Eureka Street were transformed into open-air studios for the 28th Annual Plein Air competition. Easels popped up in doorways and on sidewalks as artists from across Colorado and beyond set their...
Central City – The Central City Council gave unanimous approval to CDOT at their regularly scheduled meeting on September 2, 2025, at City Hall for a conditional 1041 Permit for construction of the new interchange at I-70 and the Central City Parkway. Construction of the new interchange, which will be a roundabout, is scheduled to begin in 2026.
CENTRAL CITY – The 36th Annual Cemetery Crawl was held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the Catholic Cemetery above Central City. Folks gathered under the sun, some with umbrellas and chairs, weaving between weathered headstones while...
CENTRAL CITY - Main Street was alive with beer, bands, and even a little hail this past Saturday, August 23, during the 13th annual Great Central City Beer Fest. From 1 to 6 p.m., festivalgoers wandered between tents with tasting cups in...