The Douglas County Sheriff's Office has reported a natural gas leak near Bayou Gulch and Highway 83, with utility crews addressing it. Residents are to call 911 only for gas smells or danger.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife opens a hunter registration for a bison roster to address the management of wild bison entering from Utah, with potential for special management hunts.

Denver's New Year's weather is mild with mostly cloudy skies, mid-40s temperatures, light winds, and potential light snowfall in the mountains starting Thursday.

Denver's weather is transitioning from sunny to more cloudy as New Year's Day approaches, with mild temperatures persisting according to the National Weather Service.

Denver's weather forecast includes cool mornings at 28°F, warming to 54°F in sunshine, with mostly clear skies and light winds. The week promises mostly sunny days with highs in the low 60s.

The Denver Police Department warns against celebratory gunfire on New Year's Eve, emphasizing its illegality and danger. They encourage safe celebrations for 2026.

Local authorities announce administrative office closures on New Year's Day, while emergency services remain operational. Offices to resume on January 2.

Douglas County authorities conducted a successful 382-acre prescribed burn in Larkspur as a proactive measure to mitigate wildfire risk, following two years of planning with various agencies.

The Arvada Police Department is using social media to recruit new officers, emphasizing personal growth, community service, and highlighting their diverse career opportunities on their Facebook page.

Arvada residents will experience altered trash and recycling pickup schedules around the holidays, with collection postponed by one day following Christmas. City facilities will also close for the season.

Denver's Christmas Day forecast sees sunny skies with a high of 69 °F, turning cooler at night. Expect mid-60s and mostly sunny days ahead, with potential snow by Sunday.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office Records Department celebrated with an Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest, showcasing creativity and holiday spirit, with Kim winning for her Christmas tree-inspired ensemble.

Denver is expected to experience unusually warm and sunny weather over the holiday week with potential record highs near 70 degrees, raising fire danger, while mountain areas may see snow return post-Christmas.