A wildfire near Cheyenne Mountain State Park triggered a 1.5‑mile pre‑evacuation and a 10 a.m. media briefing from the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.

Commissioners heard that Mountain Valley Transit is squeezed by Medicaid‑linked funding cuts and an aging fleet, while an SS4A study flagged thousands of crashes and lane‑departure hotspots.

Denver police are investigating a shooting near the 3400 block of S. Monaco; one person was taken to a hospital and investigators say details remain preliminary.

A new Colorado law requires insurers to disclose wildfire risk scores and credit homeowners for mitigation. The measure takes effect July 1, 2026 and creates an appeals path for residents.

Two Pueblo men were indicted after a March armed robbery at a U.S. Bank that prosecutors say led to multiple carjackings across the city.

Pinkard Construction is joining Catamount Constructors, folding its Denver teams and in‑house framing arm into a national, employee‑owned platform while keeping local leadership.

A firefighter freed themself after a 400‑lb boulder pinned their leg on North Apostle Mountain. A HAATS Black Hawk hoist and Mountain Rescue Aspen technicians evacuated the injured rescuer.

Three people were hospitalized after a stabbing in the 1300 block of North Lowell Boulevard; Denver Police say the investigation is ongoing.

The Broncos Foundation has teamed with Every Kid Sports and Good Sports on a five-year plan to cover youth football registration and gear for more than 17,000 Colorado kids.

A shipping-container pop-up from Kokopelli Beer Co. opened beside Westminster’s temporary dog park, pairing 30 taps with snacks and dog-friendly seating. The spot will mark a grand opening on July 10.

A jockey-truck driver has been charged after a pedestrian died in a yard on the 4700 block of E. 50th Ave. Police say investigators found the driver didn’t see the person.

Katherine Heigl listed her 25‑acre Oakley estate for $10.6 million as the family downsizes to a nearby Victorian farmhouse.

RTD will run a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Friday, July 3 and add extra rail cars for downtown Fourth of July crowds. Expect heavier service to Ball Arena, Empower Field and Union Station.