The Thornton City Council meeting on December 17 was covered in detail by the Thornton Video Network, featuring jump-to points and closed captioning, including auto-translate options, to enhance accessibility.

Kevin Van Winkle was sworn in as Douglas County Commissioner on December 17, 2024, ahead of his official term starting January 2025, following a sudden resignation in District III.

Boulder County awards $3.95 million in grants to 21 organizations to address opioid use, funded by national opioid settlements for prevention and treatment.

A 42-year-old hiker died after falling from the Second Flatiron in Boulder. His body was found by friends and recovered by local agencies. The man’s identity is withheld pending next of kin notification.

The Denver City Council has passed an ordinance to ban the sale of all flavored tobacco products, aiming to improve public health and address tobacco-related health disparities.

Two Denver men were sentenced to prison for multiple bank robberies involving firearms, with Baca receiving 224 months and Martin-Birch 170 months, as part of a coordinated law enforcement effort.

Joseph Robert Alexander of Longmont was arrested for possession of child sexual abuse material, with over 2,000 files linked to his IP address during a P2P investigation.

One person was killed in a shooting near East Colfax Avenue and North Cherry Street in Denver, with an ongoing homicide investigation by the local police.

Douglas County focuses on economic growth by investing in key sectors like public safety and transportation, aiming for a vibrant future with collaborative efforts and strategic planning, highlighted at their State of the County event.

Castle Rock is seeking volunteers for its Historic Preservation Board to advise on conserving the town's heritage, particularly in the Craig and Gould neighborhood. Applications are open until January 5th, with meetings held monthly.

The Denver City Council will discuss zoning changes and tobacco product amendments in public hearings on December 16, with participation details online.

The City of Boulder's report highlights the positive effects of their Elevate Boulder guaranteed income pilot on participants, such as better handling of expenses and improved mental health.

Astro Digital is expanding into Littleton, Colorado, planning to create 141 new jobs in the aerospace sector, supported by state incentive tax credits.