South Metro crews pulled one person from a confined space near the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds early Wednesday; investigators are reviewing the incident.

At least four masked suspects forced their way into a Cimarron Hills home early Tuesday; one person was killed and investigators are asking for tips.

Windsor Lake’s swim beach is closed after tests detected a harmful blue‑green algae bloom; officials will monitor water quality with state partners before reopening.

Scattered afternoon thunderstorms are likely after 1 p.m.; gusty winds and brief heavy rain could slow the commute. A heat surge builds into the weekend.

Clear morning and a cool start; highs near 95°F with patchy smoke and a slight chance of afternoon storms. Expect gusty winds with any passing cells.

An individual was found dead on Kiener's Route on Longs Peak on July 5. Recovery involved park rangers and an interagency helitack crew; the case is under investigation.

Public records show about $830,000 in reimbursable expenses as Nederland's $120M purchase of Eldora remains unfinished.

Denver police shot and wounded a suspect Sunday in the Globeville neighborhood; the person was hospitalized and no officers were injured.

A Colorado State Patrol trooper was struck on I‑70 near Watkins when an SUV hit a parked cruiser. The suspected driver was detained and the trooper's injuries are not life-threatening.

Hazy skies and patchy smoke Saturday, July 4 in Denver with a high near 90°F. Scattered storms this afternoon could bring hail and gusty winds.

Denver Business Journal's expanded list ranks 661 employers that together account for more than 260,000 local jobs and maps hiring across the seven‑county metro.

Aldi filed plans this week for two Denver stores — one in Central Park and another near DIA — the first concrete step of its Colorado expansion.

State data show Colorado construction workers have a far higher overdose death rate than workers overall; officials point to injuries, long hours and gaps in support. Peer programs, naloxone and changes to pain management are among the responses.