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.

Aurora Fire Rescue and Aurora911 will pilot a telemedicine service Feb. 4 that lets some non‑emergency 911 callers speak with licensed physicians by phone or video. The city says the move should free crews for critical emergencies.

A Denver‑area buying network helped a Texas man acquire .50‑caliber anti‑materiel rifles for resale; federal prosecutors secured guilty pleas and a short prison term.

A bomb threat cleared the Adams County Justice Center in Brighton Wednesday morning. Deputies say the threat is under investigation and courthouse operations were disrupted.

Aurora Fest lands June 13 with global food, live performances and a new after‑dark drone show. The free family event will fill the Great Lawn at Aurora Municipal Center.

Christopher and Ariana Teigland are opening Odd Rabbit at 5845 Arapahoe this spring — a sushi-forward concept that blends nigiri with the noodle dishes that made them known.

Aurora is negotiating a settlement with the Edge at Lowry owners to resolve about $800,000 in closure and relocation costs. The civil trial has been paused while talks continue.

A bill in the Colorado legislature would force monthly DOC reporting, speed parole reviews and give some eligible people limited earned time as prisons strain at near-capacity.