Lower Downtown neighbors rejected a Good‑Neighbor Agreement for Beta X after safety concerns tied to recent incidents and the site's violent history. The decision clouds plans to reopen the former Beta as a music venue.

A late-night blaze destroyed Hideaway Kennels in Calhan; the preserve's owners have launched a fundraiser to thank volunteer fire crews that rescued about 30 dogs.

Denver police warn that a resident lost $9,000 after a bank‑imposter scheme funneled cash into a bitcoin ATM.

A Jefferson County judge sentenced Arvada caregiver Laura Prats to 11 years after prosecutors say her disabled charge died following prolonged neglect. The case exposed severe failings in oversight.

Denver Arts & Venues is seeking operators to run a full-service restaurant inside the McNichols building as part of a Civic Center Park overhaul set to finish in late 2027.

Commerce City police say thieves are cutting copper wiring across neighborhoods and city property; CID posted a PSA and asks for tips and video.

Fort Collins police say a multi‑city sweep this week produced multiple arrests and the seizure of illegal drugs and several firearms. Detectives served nine related warrants as the probe continues.

An internal review found a Denver deputy was watching TV as an inmate overdosed; the inmate later died of fentanyl and the deputy faces a 30-day suspension.

Cotality data show nearly 12% of Colorado property transfers were inheritances in the 12 months ending Oct. 2025, a record that won’t by itself fix the housing shortage.

Englewood is marketing empty big-box sites and has contacted ALDI as it searches for an anchor tenant to revive South Broadway.

One person was taken to an area hospital after a stabbing Thursday in the 1200 block of N Galapago Street; Denver police are investigating.

A vehicle fire in a Denver apartment building's garage sent smoke into occupied floors on Wednesday; crews extinguished the blaze and residents sheltered in place.

Aurora police say a GPS‑dart attempt to tag a stolen car failed; the vehicle crashed at Boiling Drive and North Hannibal Street and three people were arrested.