Mandatory evacuations were issued Monday for parts of Wellington after a wildfire east of I‑25. NOCOAlert lists the affected corridor and crews are responding.

Repeated red‑flag days have forced South Metro Fire Rescue to add engines, wildland crews and overtime — and the district warns the pattern could stress budgets. Officials urge defensible‑space steps now.

An appeals court affirmed Tina Peters’ convictions but threw out her nine‑year sentence and ordered resentencing — a move that does not guarantee reduced time. The original judge could still reimpose a similar term.

A Cherry Creek penthouse is listed at $16 million — a price that would top Denver’s recent high‑water mark. The 7,100‑sq‑ft unit includes a 1,230‑sq‑ft terrace and luxe finishes.

Denver police say a body was found outdoors in the 1500 block of N Pearl Street. The medical examiner will determine cause and police have requested tips.

Two Army veterans are leading the Democratic push against GOP Rep. Jeff Crank in Colorado’s 5th as national Democrats add CO‑05 to their target list.

A stolen vehicle drove into Denver's 16th Street Mall on Friday, prompting police to investigate and raising fresh questions about downtown pedestrian safety.

A commercial fuel tanker leaked along S. Parker Road near Parkglenn Way on Thursday; hazmat crews contained the spill and cleanup closed lanes.

Colorado’s FAMLI program pays partial wages for medical leave; most eligible workers can take up to 12 weeks and the state has paid roughly $1.8 billion since 2024.

A former San Miguel County deputy who fled after investigators say 27 child sexual-abuse videos were found at his Norwood home was sentenced to 10 years.

Denver police say EMS responded after a person was found in City Park; the department calls it an active death investigation.

A new watchdog report warns Compass's private‑listing and referral strategies could narrow choices and push up costs for buyers and sellers in Colorado.

Denver police responded to a shooting in Montbello Wednesday night; investigators were on scene and residents say gunfire has become more common.