A pedestrian was struck and killed by a trash truck on Interstate 76 early Friday; troopers closed part of the highway while they investigated. CDOT officials point to a rising pedestrian death toll statewide.

A Colorado bill would create a legislative security administrator and move some disclosure records off the public website, a reaction to last year’s Minnesota shootings. Lawmakers are set to debate the tradeoff between safety and transparency this week.

Castle Rock rewrote its water and wastewater development fees after measured water savings for new landscaping. Smaller single‑family homes will pay far less at permit time, but the change trims roughly $4 million in development revenue.

Aurora's Manos Sagrados will close on May 31, 2026. Founder Bruce Trujillo says the organization will pivot to booking and production while hosting shows through May.

A 21-year-old admitted to starting two small wildfires that closed Palmer Park early Wednesday. Crews contained the flames and the park reopened later that morning.

Broe tapped Cushman & Wakefield to market 250 Clayton in Cherry Creek. Demolition is underway and the project is about 24% pre‑leased.

Larimer County deputies arrested a Loveland man in April in the 2021 hit-and-run death of bicyclist Luis “Darnell” Loma after detectives identified a suspect late last year. The probe is ongoing and authorities are asking for tips.

Fencing for Civic Center renovations and paid, 21+ rules gave Denver’s Mile High 420 Festival a smaller, more managed feel when it returned on April 20.

CDPHE warns of elevated ozone from Denver to Pueblo Monday; sensitive groups should limit outdoor exertion this afternoon and evening. Check AirNow and NWS for updates.

A former Summit County resident was arrested after an ICAC tip and extradited back to Summit County on two counts of sexual exploitation of a child. The case remains under investigation.

A garage fire in Centennial spread into a neighboring home Monday, drawing a two‑alarm response. South Metro and mutual‑aid crews contained the blaze and reported no injuries.

Sunny, unseasonably warm start to the week with highs near 80. Gusty, dry winds raise fire danger Wednesday, April 22.

DIA logged 863 wildlife strikes last year and roughly $1M in repairs, with a single jackrabbit incident costing more than $344,000. USDA flagged fences and pigeon‑breeding sites as fixes.