Benihana Express will open at 1380 16th St in the 16M building, taking roughly 3,035 sq ft and joining new dining arrivals on Denver’s 16th Street Mall.

Denver investor Jeremy Spira bought the 115‑year‑old 2 South Broadway for about $1.5M, reigniting local debate over what will replace Mutiny. Neighbors are pushing for indie retail and music uses.

A chaotic May 3 incident left a Greeley man facing felony charges after a crash and an alleged attack on officers. Authorities say off-duty deputies helped restrain the suspect.

FMCSA's Motus registration system goes live in mid‑May; carriers and owner‑ops should confirm Portal accounts and company‑official info to avoid delays.

Deputies found multiple dead and malnourished horses at an El Paso County property; the owner was arrested and faces aggravated animal‑cruelty counts.

A 45-year-old woman was found unresponsive at the Jefferson County Detention Facility; deputies performed CPR and administered Narcan. The First Judicial District CIRT and the coroner are investigating.

Team USA figure skaters will appear at UCCS Ent Center on May 20 for a fireside “Toast to Milan.” Tickets begin at $75.

Lakewood roofing contractor Gates Enterprises filed Chapter 11 after listing millions in liabilities and almost no liquid assets; the company says crews remain on the job.

Aurora Public Schools is formalizing an "Away for the Day" phone policy after a March 2025 pilot, as Colorado law forces districts to publish device rules by July 1, 2026. Teachers report calmer classrooms even as research shows mixed academic results.

A 17-year-old student was detained at Overland High after staff and an SRO recovered a loaded handgun. The school was locked down and no injuries were reported.

A Douglas County jury awarded Robert Dial $24 million after finding he was wrongfully arrested in a case tied to a 2022 Parker shooting. Lawyers call the payout a state record.

A Denver nonprofit and state partners are building paid internships, apprenticeships and peer pipelines to ease Colorado’s deep mental‑health worker shortage.

Chef Marco Albertin is opening La Vietta, a traditional Italian trattoria, in the former Brider space on Platte Street this July. The menu will focus on pastas and imported Italian goods.