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Colorado Springs Utilities raised weekday 5–9 p.m. on‑peak rates to about 29¢ per kWh for the summer months. The change aims to cover higher demand and encourage customers to shift evening use.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
An Adams County jury convicted Thornton youth pastor Josh Lucero of child sexual assault; sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 11, 2026.
Weld County renewed its appeal Thursday for tips in the 2003 death of Ault mother Margarette Brown. Investigators say the case remains unsolved.
Food & Drinks in ...
Atrevida Beer Co. will close its Colorado Springs taproom on June 28 after eight years, with a June 20 farewell and extended hours in the final weeks.
A child was pulled from St. Vrain Creek after an hourlong search in Boulder County and taken to a hospital in critical condition.
Community & Society in ...
Charlie’s Denver pulled turtle‑racing events after a May 30 fundraiser prompted complaints to PETA, Denver Animal Protection and the Colorado Department of Agriculture. Regulators are reviewing the incident.
Denver won roughly $2.67 million to add battery storage and create a microgrid at Abraham Lincoln High, letting the school run on rooftop solar during outages.
Politics & Govt in ...
At-large Councilmember Sarah Parady announced she will resign in August because of a chronic health condition and will stay through summer to avoid a special election.
A Denver jury found Skyyguard committed fraud in a 2018 hail-claim dispute and ordered $1.2M in damages, a ruling that could push repayments past $2M.
Retail & Industry in ...
Dick's is opening a 90,000‑sq‑ft House of Sport at Larkridge in Thornton this summer, adding batting cages, golf simulators and a climbing wall.
A roughly 400‑sq‑ft log cabin known as Grant’s Cabin burned on the backside of Aspen Mountain on May 31; crews contained the blaze and no injuries were reported.
An RTD A Line train struck a pedestrian in northeast Denver, killing one person and prompting shuttle buses that left riders facing roughly 30‑minute delays.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
A Denver mother’s 14‑month fight with Anthem over her son’s emergency surgery ended when the insurer reversed a $67K denial after documentation and consumer‑assistance help.
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