Denver will staff the Mount Blue Sky welcome station and take on day‑to‑day operations as the summit road reopens around Memorial Day 2026. Timed tickets and new fee rules will be managed through Recreation.gov.

Freshman Johnny Hicks stifled Wisconsin as Denver rallied for a 2-1 win in Las Vegas, giving the Pioneers a record 11th NCAA men's hockey title. The win capped a postseason run built on clutch goaltending and timely scoring.

The FAA ordered a brief ground stop at Denver International Airport on Saturday as gusty Front Range winds forced arrivals to pause, producing dozens of delays.

A Denver jury found Stig Strong guilty of first‑degree murder in the 2023 Mariposa Street beating that killed Jonathan Douglas. Sentencing has not yet been scheduled.

Denver Police named a sexually violent predator in Capitol Hill and urged neighbors to report concerns to official numbers.

Cherry Creek Schools plans to cut 159 jobs and trim roughly $23 million from next year’s budget, with reductions hitting central office and student‑support roles. The move follows leadership turmoil and an outside audit.

An early-morning stabbing in a Thornton gym parking lot near 104th and Washington left police investigating; details remain limited as detectives seek tips.

King Soopers bought the former Lowe’s at 1171 W. Dillon Road and will convert the site into a Marketplace‑format grocery with pharmacy, fuel and EV charging.

State action forces Baron Properties to repay tenants after improper renters-insurance charges and unlawful application language.

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.