Denver kills proposal for 4 a.m. nightlife closing times

Denver City Council rejected a proposal allowing bars and clubs to stay open until 4 a.m., despite arguments that later closing times could reduce chaos from 2 a.m. exoduses. The council passed other nightlife licensing reforms, including security measures, while a smaller pilot program for later closures will be explored in certain neighborhoods. The decision followed a deadly shooting at a Denver club, which influenced the debate on safety regulations.