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The Trump-era EPA repealed the "Endangerment Finding" of 2003, inciting criticism from Colorado's Governor Polis and concern over climate change's impacts on the state.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

Colorado faces a $1 billion budget shortfall due to federal tax cuts, with potential impacts on essential services and additional costs for food assistance and Medicaid.

Fort Collins Police arrested two Denver men for a series of burglaries at estate sales after a coordinated investigation and search warrant execution.

Denver government approves funds to enhance election infrastructure following Councilwoman Alvidrez's amendment, supported by Clerk López, amidst concerns for democratic process security.

A teen was hospitalized after a boat's propeller struck them while tubing at Cherry Creek Reservoir; the severity of their injuries is unclear, and an investigation is ongoing.

Colorado enacts legislation to combat wage theft, enhancing worker protections and remedies, particularly benefiting women and communities of color. The law increases wage claim caps and grants the CDLE authority to address offenses and aid victims.