DPS says diesel costs jumped 44%, straining its bus budget and accelerating talk of electric buses that carry steep upfront costs.

Trygve Berge, Breckenridge co-founder and ski-school pioneer, died April 2 at 93. He helped design Peak 8 and taught generations of Colorado skiers.

Somebody People chef Justin Freeman is taking Monarch — his pizza pop-up — into the Urban Cowboy hotel, replacing Little Johnny B's and rolling out pop-ups before a full launch.

Ridgway sued the owner of the MTN Lodge after the hotel signed a multi‑year lease to house workers for the new Four Seasons, saying zoning and tax rules are being bypassed. The dispute spotlights stress on down‑valley towns.

A one-year contract approved this spring gives Denver sheriff deputies a 4% pay bump retroactive to Jan. 1, 2026, and adds specialty pay for mounted patrol. Implementation will be logged in council records.

A 44-year-old Ogden man is in custody after prosecutors say a trailer attached to his pickup struck a person as he allegedly tried to flee officers. He faces multiple felony counts and a court date is set for April 7.

Sunny and mild Monday (high near 68°F). Showers move in Tuesday and the NWS flags an elevated fire-weather threat Wednesday.

Clear morning, sunny day with highs near 67°F. Watch gusty, dry conditions midweek that could raise fire danger.

A Castle Rock teacher was sentenced to 300 days in jail and eight years of intensive probation after pleading guilty to groping a 17-year-old student in a classroom. The victim told the court the incident has had lasting effects.

Clear skies and a warm Saturday with a high near 62°F. Watch breezy plains and a possible midweek spike in fire danger.

Mukja teased a vacant storefront on social and confirmed plans for its first Denver location. Owners say the exact address and opening details are expected next week.

University of Denver seniors and career staff say hiring has softened this spring; DU’s outcomes report shows internships and industry choice are shaping who lands jobs.

A federal judge has allowed a dean’s lawsuit against Denver Public Schools to proceed, saying district safety choices created conditions for the March 22, 2023 East High shooting.