North Metro Fire Rescue rolled out ZOLL Zenix monitors across its ambulance fleet, spending roughly $850,000 and reporting early CPR-related benefits on calls. The district says the devices give immediate, actionable feedback for crews in the field.

Cale Makar scored twice after a scary hit and Devon Toews had four points as the Avalanche outlasted the Wild 9-6 in a chaotic Game 1 at Ball Arena.

Boulder is weighing a change to how tipped wages are calculated that could slow base-pay raises for servers while giving restaurants more payroll flexibility. Public comment runs through June 2.

Photos show a Commerce City SWAT visit to Stuart Middle School where students climbed into a BearCat; the department says a flash‑bang was briefly used.

Despite construction at Civic Center Park, Denver's two‑day Cinco de Mayo festival goes on with relocated stages, vendors and new safety and traffic plans.

A Denver man pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of a 25-year-old and faces up to 38 years when he is sentenced in July.

New renderings show a two‑floor, 23,000‑sq‑ft Clubhouse Cherry Creek with private offices, a golf lounge and five Trackman simulators. Founding‑member spots are now on a waitlist.

State caseload reports show roughly 620,000 Coloradans on SNAP and thousands of them hold jobs. Rising costs and federal rule changes are squeezing working households and state budgets.

Cloudy and in the low 40s Thursday. Showers and thunderstorms expected this afternoon; mountain passes could see 5–13 inches of snow through Friday.

Justin Simmons announced his retirement and will sign a one‑day contract to retire as a Denver Bronco, capping a nine‑season NFL career that mixed on‑field play and community work.

Avenue South’s groundbreaking launches vertical work on a 140‑acre district at Centerra, promising retail, a Whole Foods and a new Hensel Phelps headquarters in Loveland.

BVSD is offering buyouts to veteran teachers while prioritizing early‑career hires as enrollment falls and budgets tighten. About 60 educators have accepted $15,000 packages so far.

Masked officers at a Five Points drug sweep reopened questions about Denver's new ban on opaque face coverings for law enforcement. The police say undercover and tactical exemptions apply; advocates say the optics still harm trust.