A Thornton man was sentenced to 68 years to life after an Adams County jury convicted him of abducting and sexually assaulting a 14‑year‑old. Prosecutors say GPS data and the victim’s testimony were key evidence.

A CU Boulder-backed study finds community-led prevention in Northeast Park Hill coincided with a roughly 75% drop in youth arrests between 2016 and 2021. The results raise questions about funding and whether the model can be scaled.

The Conservation Fund bought the historic Tolland Ranch and will transfer it to Colorado Parks and Wildlife for management as a State Wildlife Area.

Denver Police posted surveillance images seeking the public's help to ID a person of interest in a Feb. 23, 2025 LoDo shooting. Metro Denver Crime Stoppers is offering up to $2,000 for tips.

The Oasis Apartments in Cherry Creek topped out on Wednesday, marking structural completion for the 177‑unit project and accelerating work toward delivery. The mixed‑use building will add retail and public space to Milwaukee Street.

A Centennial attorney who had been on James Craig’s defense team pleaded guilty to misdemeanors tied to a house fire and was given probation plus ordered treatment.

Aurora police arrested 41-year-old Vicente Ashly Olvera after an Internet Crimes probe that began with cyber tips; investigators say devices seized last year contained numerous illicit files. The case is charged in Arapahoe District Court and remains active.

A 17-year-old was arrested after allegedly showing a handgun to another student at Arapahoe Ridge High School on March 3. The district says counselors were made available and the student is banned from campus.

A new Nature Cities paper finds nearly half of migratory bird stopovers occur inside metro areas — and Denver is on the map. Experts urge Lights Out and native planting.

A hidden Saturday-night sushi speakeasy beneath Sushi Hai mixes paper-crane decor with dry-ice theatrics and an influencer-designed menu. Reservations require an access code.

Denver Distillery will close after eight years in Baker; owner Ron Tarver is retiring and the team will sell bottles and equipment while hosting farewell events.

Sunny, mild Wednesday; Fire Weather Watch hits parts of the plains Thursday. Rain changes to snow late Thursday into Friday—mountain travel may be affected.

Aurora’s human trafficking unit was honored after investigators say they rescued victims and pursued multi‑state trafficking cases using survivor‑focused methods.