Lawmakers want state enterprises to invest idle reserves into a fund to pay for child-care subsidies — supporters call it creative, critics call it risky and possibly unconstitutional.

Smalls Sliders is expanding in Denver with a seven‑unit south Denver deal and a pipeline of Colorado locations, following a Northglenn debut earlier this year.

A U-Haul truck smashed into Ollie & Park's in Uptown Denver on May 3. No injuries were reported, but structural damage will keep the restaurant closed for repairs.

Denver police are investigating a death found near Arkins Court and 29th Street; the medical examiner will determine and release the cause. Tips requested.

RTD says shuttle buses will replace the R Line after an accident in Aurora, stalling morning commutes. Riders should check Service Alerts and NextRide for updates.

Thornton council approved a market-and-restaurant plan with live music at Thornton Parkway and Huron. The site was previously home to the Village Pub.

DPS opened 14 Multi‑Intensive Autism classrooms and plans nine more to meet a reported 84% rise in identified students. The rooms bring intensive supports into neighborhood schools.

Denver police arrested a 36-year-old man Thursday in a stabbing that left one person hospitalized near the 4700 block of North St. Paul Street.

A Flock alert led deputies to a stolen car at an Aurora King Soopers. Officers recovered an AK‑47, a MAC‑10 with suppressor and a large amount of ammunition.

Denver advocates turned Denim Day into an evening fundraiser as CCASA warns federal VOCA cuts threaten services.

A federal judge refused the Colorado GOP’s last‑minute bid to keep unaffiliated voters off Republican primary ballots, keeping the June 30 mail schedule intact. Litigation continues.

Teachers asked the Douglas County School District to recognize their union and start bargaining a first contract in 13 years. The board heard the pitch but did not vote.

The Senate adopted a conference report on HB26‑1410, advancing Colorado's $46.8B budget while adding money for competency care, corrections staffing and several policy footnotes.