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What are TSA wait times at DEN? Spring break adds to challenges

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3 weeks ago

March 19, 2026

What are TSA wait times at DEN? Spring break adds to challenges

Denver International Airport expects to see more than 1.3 million passengers go through security during the spring break window between March 11 and 29, a challenging amount of traffic in and of itself.

And doing that with Transportation Security Agency workers who are not getting paid because of the partial federal government shutdown seems like a recipe for massive lines.

That scenario is playing out in airports across the country already, as security workers are calling out so they can work other jobs to pay their bills.

Denver International Airport has yet to be hit as hard, but the potential remains there. March 20 and 22 are expected to be among the busiest days for screenings during the season, according to the airport.

Here is how to get real-time updates on security wait times.

How to check wait times at DEN?

To check wait times at Denver International Airport, go to flydenver.com/security. The page gives waiting times for each checkpoint, differentiating for those who will undergo a standard screening and the line for those with TSA Precheck and CLEAR.

The page also has other important information, including directions on how to sign up for an appointment to skip part of the line at the checkpoints, the latest directions on what to do with your belongings at the screening and how long average walking times are to go to gates.

How long are wait times at Denver International Airport?

As of 2 p.m. MT on March 19, times were:

East Security, standard: 3 to 7 minutes
East Security Precheck: 3 to 7 minutes
West Security, Standard: 0 to 4 minutes
West Security, Precheck: 1to 5 minutes

DEN warned wait times can change quickly and noted that the peak times when lines tend to be longest are 3 to 4:30 a.m., 8 to 10 a.m. and 3 to 5 p.m.

What can people do to support TSA security screeners?

With security screeners now missing paychecks and no end to the shutdown in site, DEN is accepting donations of gift cards for gas stations and grocery stores for the workers who continue to show up despite not being paid.

The donations can be dropped off in collection bins and secure lock boxes in the Great Hall of the Jeppesen Terminal and Final Approach, the airport’s cell phone Lot.

“TSA employees just missed their first paycheck, and as we enter a busy Spring Break travel period, we want to do what we can to ease the stress of this moment,” Denver International Airport CEO Phil Washington said in a statement.

Why are TSA security screeners not getting paid?

While most of the federal government is fully funded, the Department of Homeland Security ran out of funds allocated by Congress through the typical budget process at midnight on Feb. 13. The dollars are tied up in a dispute over the tactics and practices of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, with congressional Democrats saying they will not approve more funding for the department without reforms at ICE.

Essential employees can still be called to work during a shutdown, and most workers in Homeland Security’s alphabet soup of agencies and bureaus tasked with protecting the nation are considered essential.

Essential workers are required by law to be paid in full after a shutdown ends, but they do not typically get paid during a shutdown. Most of Homeland Security’s workers are getting paid on time through funds allocated in the Big Beautiful Bill in 2025, but TSA screeners are a notable exception.

How long will the government shutdown last??

There is no clear end in sight. Funding passed by the Republican-led House has been blocked by congressional Democrats. An end-around by Democrats, known as a discharge petition, to get the House to vote on funds for most of DHS — but not ICE — faces an uphill battle. And the Senate has a recess scheduled for March 30 through April 10.

Projections on Kalshi and Polymarket, a pair of prediction markets, have the partial government shutdown lasting through April 13.

Nate Trela covers trending news in Colorado and Utah for the USA TODAY Network.

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Patty Herrick Obituary | The Denver Post

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9 hours ago

April 10, 2026

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Patty Herrick

OBITUARY

Patty Herrick passed on March 27th, 2026 after a nine month long battle with leukemia. She faced it with determination, grace, and strength of will. Born February 2nd, 1953 to Patricia Floyd and Thomas Pryor in New York, she was a lifelong lover of animals, the water, and photography. After graduating from the University of Denver, she became a psychologist in the Denver area before shifting to become a full time mom. She lived in the Denver area for 30+ years cultivating a community. Motherhood became an integral part of her life, she is survived by her four children; Annie, Matthew, Liam, and David, her dog Luke, and bird Brille.

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Link on Demand offers free rideshare service around communities south of Denver

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21 hours ago

April 9, 2026

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Link on Demand offers free rideshare service around communities south of Denver

People in many cities south of Denver now have a new ride option to get them around for free.

The Link on Demand rideshare service will travel around areas including Lone Tree, Highlands Ranch, and select areas of Parker. Many popular areas include:

Town Center, Village Center, and Highlands Ranch Senior Center in Highlands Ranch
Park Meadows Retail Resort, Lone Tree Rec Center, and Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree
Parker AdventHealth Hospital, Downtown and Parker Senior Center, and Twenty Mile/Dransfeldt Shopping Center in Parker
Littleton Mineral Station
Safeway Transfer Hub
Lincoln Station Transfer Hub
Parker RTD Ride and Share

A map shows different areas in Douglas County served by Link on Demand, a free ride-share service.

Link on Demand

Booking Link on Demand is similar to booking an Uber or Lyft. It starts by downloading the Link on Demand app. Then you book the ride and meet up with your driver. The only difference; this ride is free all the time.

Link on Demand is designed to increase mobility, reduce barriers, and support daily travel needs. It helps people who don’t own a car or older adults who can’t drive, for example. The vehicles are ADA-accessible too, so they help people who use wheelchairs and walkers.

Anyone over the age of 13 can ride the service, so this helps if your child misses the bus or needs a ride. This service does operate corner to corner instead of door to door. This means you might have to travel a short distance to your pickup point. Your phone will show you the availability.

This is a Monday through Saturday rideshare service. The hours of operation include:

Monday to Thursday, 7 a.m. through 7 p.m.
Friday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Highlands Ranch and Parker are non-adjacent zones, so you’ll book a two‑leg trip via a Transfer Hub. Here’s how:

1. In the Link On Demand app, book your first on‑demand ride:

From Highlands Ranch to Lincoln Station Transfer Hub or Safeway Transfer Hub, or
From Parker to Lincoln Station Transfer Hub or Safeway Transfer Hub.

2. Ride to the Transfer Hub.

3. After you’re dropped off at the Transfer Hub, open the app and request your second on‑demand ride, from the Transfer Hub to your final destination in the other zone.

4. Wait at the Transfer Hub until your next van arrives. Typical wait times are 15-30 minutes.

If you have any questions, all information can be found here.

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Montel Williams’ national tour on school safety kicks off in Denver

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April 9, 2026

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Montel Williams’ national tour on school safety kicks off in Denver

DENVER (KDVR) — Many remember Montel Williams as the Emmy-winning daytime talk show host from the 90s. Now, he’s on a tour leading discussions about school safety and the first stop is Denver.

On Thursday, Williams will host a free public forum and open discussion as part of a national tour for his “The Only Way Out is Through” project.

Williams has tackled dozens of important topics over the years, including school safety, for decades.

Williams sat down with FOX31 on Wednesday. He said it’s time to get serious about preventing school shootings.

“It’s time for us to get ahead of this, to be proactive. I hate to use an old cliché phrase, but it takes a whole village to raise a child. Well, it takes an entire community to keep a child safe. And unless the community recognizes their role in keeping that child safe. You know, there’s no telling where this is going to end,” said Williams.

Williams then described how he thought about his grandson’s safety during a recent visit to his school.

“And when I walked up to that school, I’m going to tell you something. Knowing that I was doing this this week, it struck me viscerally and emotionally,” said Williams. “I hate to say it this way. I’m in my last quarter. You know what I mean? I’m at that age where, you know, I’m in the last quarter, and I still have an opportunity to hit a home run in the last second of this game. The home run I want to hit is making sure that my grandson is safe.”

The free public forum will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at Shorter Community AME, 3100 Richard Allen Court in Denver.

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