Jason Kennedy is the new Undersheriff of Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, bringing over 30 years of experience and a solid background in Patrol, Investigations, and education from the FBI National Academy.

Cherry Creek Dam Road to close for maintenance on August 16 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., with an alternate date of August 17.

Denver's DOTI updates waste collection schedules, including no compost pick-up on Aug 25 and Nov 24 and altered recycling dates post-Thanksgiving. StartTime for collections is now 6 a.m. Composting sign-ups are encouraged.

Denver International Airport opens a new East Security TSA checkpoint as part of its Great Hall renovation, aiming to enhance security and passenger experience.

Denver is set to experience a heatwave with temperatures above the average, while an Ozone Action Day Alert warns of poor air quality for sensitive groups.

Castle Rock Fire And Rescue units responded to a fire at Castle Rock Elementary School. Firefighters extinguished a fire in a mobile classroom, and no injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation but isn't considered suspicious.

CPW combats invasive zebra mussels in Colorado River with molluscicide and ongoing river sampling, urging public cooperation in preventing their spread.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers free admission to all state parks on Colorado Day, August 4, to celebrate the state's 149th birthday, with fees for activities like camping remaining.

Melissa Bonomo from Boulder won the 2025 National Immunization Champion Award for her exceptional work in increasing vaccination rates by overseeing over 10,000 vaccines and managing numerous flu shot clinics.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers free August state park passes to active-duty military, veterans, and National Guard, requiring valid military ID for access.

Colorado allocates $15M to rural infrastructure, focusing on areas affected by mineral extraction, with Governor Polis emphasizing access to clean water and safe facilities.

The Trump-era EPA repealed the "Endangerment Finding" of 2003, inciting criticism from Colorado's Governor Polis and concern over climate change's impacts on the state.

Denver Police are investigating a shooting on W Colfax Ave; two victims were found, conditions unknown. Details are limited as the investigation proceeds.