Four people pleaded guilty after admitting they held and tortured a man in Denver and cut off his pinky during a $30,000 ransom attempt. Prosecutors tie the case to Tren de Aragua.

Aurora Police announced an original podcast called "The White Whale" revisiting the unsolved 2016 killing of Chelsea Yasser; investigators hope renewed attention will produce tips.

Police recovered a stolen car and a firearm after a stand‑off at a motel on East Colfax; four juveniles were detained and charges are pending.

Fort Collins Police posted a community notification saying a person designated a sexually violent predator has relocated to the city; officials directed residents to state registries.

A $9M-plus renovation will rebuild Belleview Park’s barn, add restrooms and a pavilion, and relocate the petting zoo while preserving the miniature train. Opening weekend runs next Saturday through Memorial Day.

The Bad Ass Coffee at 2990 N. Speer Blvd in Denver’s Highlands has closed; the 1,500‑sq‑ft corner unit is now listed for sublease. Brokers are marketing the space with high-visibility counts.

A statewide grand jury indicted two canvassers accused of forging petition signatures for Amendment 80; prosecutors say some names belonged to dead or out‑of‑state voters.

Gov. Jared Polis amended executive orders to free disaster emergency funds for several wildfires and flood recovery efforts across Colorado. The step memorializes an April declaration for the Schwachheim fire near Trinidad.

Theo Adley’s Heretik opens in RiNo with a rotisserie-focused menu, tight seafood plates and a Basque cheesecake described as almost like a soufflé. The counter and small-pour wine list encourage tasting and discovery.

A Cybertruck struck the Primrose School of Lone Tree on Wednesday, igniting a vehicle fire and forcing an evacuation. Emergency crews said all children and staff were accounted for.

Nikola Jokic is expected to sign a four‑year supermax extension with the Nuggets this July, reshaping Denver’s cap picture and offseason priorities. The timing and cap math will drive the team’s moves.

Broomfield police say a black bear was spotted Tuesday in the Anthem Ranch neighborhood and officers are coordinating with Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Officials urge residents to secure trash and bring pets inside.

Advocates say an elderly man with cognitive impairments was released from the Aurora ICE facility before dawn and wandered downtown for hours before volunteers found him. The case has renewed calls for daytime releases.