A Georgetown man was sentenced to 55 years after pleading guilty in the killing of Idaho Springs Doberman breeder Paul Peavey. Several puppies remain missing and investigators say a social‑media trail helped build the case.

A Leprino heiress sued the family-owned cheese company, alleging a 'lowball' buyout and seeking a fair payout or appointment of a receiver.

Denver will warm into the low 70s Thursday with a late‑day chance of light showers. Expect brief gusts and small rain totals.

Golden will start Stage 1 drought limits May 1, curbing lawn watering and vehicle washing as officials cite record-low mountain snowpack. The city warns fines and service shutoffs could follow repeat violations.

Master Magnetics sold its 99,000‑SF Castle Rock plant in a sale‑leaseback; NavPoint named Singletree Land Co. as buyer and CoStar reported the price rose since 2018.

Mild Wednesday turns breezy with gusts and a slight chance of late-day showers. Avoid open burning and secure loose outdoor items.

Two elk wandered into Jefferson County’s Mountain Precinct in Evergreen during National Wildlife Week, and the sheriff’s office used the moment to remind residents not to feed wildlife.

Clear Creek County deputies rescued two campers at St. Mary’s Glacier after a mountain lion stalked them; the sheriff’s office posted video and thanked volunteer rescuers.

Jefferson County deputies released images after a March 1 parking‑lot dispute at Red Rocks that left a car with felony‑level damage and are asking witnesses to come forward.

A Jefferson County judge gave a wrong‑way driver 12 years behind bars after a head‑on DUI crash on I‑70 last March that killed a mother and injured her toddler. Family members say the sentence falls short.

The State Land Board’s stewardship plan would ban new energy leasing near active lesser prairie‑chicken leks and roll out habitat assessments and grazing incentives. Ranchers say the proposal overlooks years of private stewardship.

Longmont's Urban Field is expanding across Northern Colorado with inventive pizzas and new outposts. The founders also launched Pizza With Purpose and plan a Colorado Pizza Festival in September.

Aurora crews fought a working structure fire in the 900 block of N. Idalia Circle; officials say details remain preliminary.