Heavy storms sent flash flooding across Garfield County on Thursday, leaving several rural roads underwater and prompting deputies to respond.

A homeowner's video shows a black bear cooling off in a backyard kiddie pool near Steamboat Springs, underscoring rising summer bear encounters.

A Mooney plane slid off Runway 28 at Centennial Airport Thursday. One person was evaluated at a hospital and federal investigators were notified.

State wildlife managers have limited fishing on several Western Slope rivers as heat and low flows push water temps into dangerous ranges. Anglers are being urged to limit handling, keep fish submerged and avoid lifting fish out for photos.

Residents launched Save The Merc to buy the 130‑year‑old Mercantile building and keep the cafe and music venue in community hands.

The state awarded Colorado Public Radio a $1.5M tax credit to build a public-facing downtown Denver headquarters at 777 Grant St. The site will combine CPR’s news and music operations and include public performance and meeting space.

Northern Water is releasing stored supplies from other basins to shore up Cache la Poudre flows while Fort Collins asks residents to conserve amid a dry year.

Photos show deputies seized nearly 2,000 marijuana plants and 40 pounds of packaged cannabis at a 20‑acre property in unincorporated Arapahoe County.

Carmine’s will shutter its McGregor Square outpost this Saturday; the original on Penn remains open. The downtown spot served LoDo crowds since 2021.

The 2026 KIDS COUNT data shows mixed results for Colorado kids: rising graduation and preschool access coexist with widespread family hardship, falling vaccination rates and learning losses.

Boulder resident Bob Chew reported a $1.1M personal infusion into his Forward Party U.S. Senate campaign and debuted statewide billboards as part of an early ad push.

Soda Club, a Michelin‑recognized East Village pasta and natural‑wine bar, is opening a RiNo location at The Ramble Hotel in September 2026. The menu will focus on handmade pasta, Roman pinsa and natural wines.

Kygo’s Palm Tree Crew, with Major Food Group and 8K Capital, announced a purchase of River Valley Ranch in Carbondale, promising restaurants and branded events while keeping public play.