A national grant names Lighthouse among 40 inaugural Literary Arts Fund grantees just as Lit Fest opens June 12–19. The unrestricted award will back workshops, readings and fellowships in Denver.

Vulcan Materials acquired Brannan Sand & Gravel operations, adding a rail‑connected quarry in Lamar and a DFW distribution yard while shedding California ready‑mix assets.

Longmont’s council voted 6–1 to ban hyperscale data centers, capping energy at 5% of the regional grid or 100 MW and citing water and grid concerns. The move follows a wave of local moratoria across the Front Range.

Two Colorado men filed suit in Denver, asking a court to expand the state’s FGM law to prohibit nonmedical circumcision of boys and to block the practice by injunction.

The White River National Forest has temporarily banned tents at Gore Creek Campground after a black bear damaged two unoccupied tents and repeatedly returned to campsites near Vail. The order limits camping to hard‑sided campers and runs through Oct. 4, 2026.

A garage blaze in Aurora's East Cornell Place was contained to an attached garage Tuesday; paramedics evaluated two people and the cause is under investigation.

Larimer County says tularemia bacteria was found in a dead rabbit in Berthoud. Officials urge gloves, repellent and to report multiple animal deaths.

Ed Sheeran will play Empower Field at Mile High on July 4 as part of his LOOP Tour; tickets are on sale and opening acts vary by listing.

Denver police flagged Calvin Christopher Nagy as a court‑designated sexually violent predator in Globeville; publicly available listings show a different registry address. Officials say the sex‑offender unit can confirm details.

Ads promising "free Medicare grocery cards" are circulating online and on streaming platforms. Experts say they’re usually private Medicare Advantage perks — not a government check.

All charges against former Broncos outside linebackers coach Michael Wilhoite were dismissed and related court filings sealed, his attorney said.

A Loveland resident has sued to unseal the final Ernst & Young audit of Centerra North, reigniting questions about city oversight as development continues.

A seven‑story Thornton office and data center at 12121 Grant Street is on the market for $28 million with built‑in power, generators and carrier connectivity.