A City Council committee advanced a negotiated 20-year Xcel franchise that preserves more than $180 million a year in city benefits and adds new bill-assistance and undergrounding commitments. The full council now decides whether to send the measure to voters before the Aug. 3 referral deadline.

Designs for the Top of Pearl mixed‑use project at 1301 S. Pearl have expanded, adding nearly 8,000 sq ft for offices, restaurants and apartments at the neighborhood gateway.

Clear Creek County moved to Stage 2 fire restrictions at noon on June 29, banning campfires, fireworks and most off-road use across unincorporated areas. Officials warn of criminal penalties for violators.

Mayor Park $5 gives drivers $5 SpotHero reservations downtown through September with time limits and a rotating promo code.

A Red Flag Warning for Boulder County on June 28 bans open burning countywide as gusty winds and low humidity raise wildfire risk. Officials urge residents to avoid spark‑producing activities.

Denver police say one person self‑transported to a hospital after a shooting near 19th and Little Raven; investigators are seeking tips.

Pat Coyner of Cherry Hills rebuilt Wyndham Clark’s swing with wrist and alignment work, helping the Denver native capture his second U.S. Open. The changes began last fall.

Hot, windy conditions push highs into the 90s Saturday; the high country is under a Red Flag Warning. Cooling centers will be available for anyone who needs relief.

Fruita canceled its July 3 fireworks because of wildfire risk and will cap its July 2 concert with a drone show and free giveaways. The city repurposed pyrotechnic funds for ice cream and swag.

Thornton Fire Department will carry whole blood in the field, allowing prehospital transfusions for critically injured patients in partnership with Mountain Ridge.

Adams County DA Brian Mason declined to file criminal charges in the May 12, 2025 Parking Spot shooting that killed Rashaud Johnson. The family's wrongful‑death suit continues.

Field campaigns and a 2025 modeling paper suggest soil moisture data can improve wildfire spread forecasts in Colorado, but patchy coverage and costs limit immediate rollout. Researchers and local watershed groups are racing to scale networks this season.

Denver police released surveillance images after an aggravated robbery earlier this month and are asking residents to come forward with tips. Metro Denver Crime Stoppers is offering a reward.