Thornton Fire Department will carry whole blood in the field, allowing prehospital transfusions for critically injured patients in partnership with Mountain Ridge.

Adams County DA Brian Mason declined to file criminal charges in the May 12, 2025 Parking Spot shooting that killed Rashaud Johnson. The family's wrongful‑death suit continues.

Field campaigns and a 2025 modeling paper suggest soil moisture data can improve wildfire spread forecasts in Colorado, but patchy coverage and costs limit immediate rollout. Researchers and local watershed groups are racing to scale networks this season.

Denver police released surveillance images after an aggravated robbery earlier this month and are asking residents to come forward with tips. Metro Denver Crime Stoppers is offering a reward.

Fort Collins police arrested Tristan Blackwell on multiple sexual‑assault and related assault charges; detectives say bond was set and are seeking additional victims and tips.

Storms and FAA traffic measures left roughly 384 flights delayed at Denver International Airport on Tuesday, with Southwest and United among the hardest hit.

The original 1UP Arcade Bar closed its LoDo location after 15 years as the chain plans a 13,000-square-foot expansion at Lakewood's Belmar. Fans and patrons responded online.

The original Rock Bottom on Denver’s 16th Street Mall has closed after 35 years, a taped notice says. Ownership changes and recent shutdowns have pared the chain’s footprint.

Arvada City Council delayed a vote on tiered drought surcharges until Aug. 18 after a 6–1 continuance as officials seek more outreach and billing detail.

Granby Ranch unveiled "Granby Ranch Elevated," a three-to-five-year roadmap pairing new neighborhoods with on-mountain upgrades and infrastructure improvements.

A late‑night house fire on E. Bates Circle in Aurora killed one adult and left a dog rescued and taken for treatment while investigators probe the cause.

Lilac Coffee will open a third Denver spot inside Hub North’s remodeled lobby in RiNo this fall. The RiNo café aims to be a relaxed, all‑day spot rather than a grab‑and‑go counter.

One person was taken into custody after a Thursday-night shooting at the Love's Country Store in Alamosa. Authorities released few details as of first reports.