Brookfield missed the March 15 maturity on Republic Plaza’s loan, sending the $230M debt to special servicing and heightening pressure on downtown Denver offices. Leasing losses and tenant moves leave few easy fixes.

Lakewood police say drones helped them arrest five people in a weekend drug bust. The city’s guidance allows official drone flights for public‑safety investigations.

An investor says $1.6M she put into a cannabis partnership was diverted to a local pickleball brand; she has sued in Denver and is seeking treble damages.

Federal and local agencies say a Denver‑metro operation took nearly 20 pounds of meth and about 9 pounds of fentanyl off the street. Officials credited multi‑agency coordination.

Aurora officials warned reservoirs may dip below 50% next month, prompting council debate over a formal water shortage. That would trigger stepped-up conservation measures and limits on outdoor watering.

A recycling yard fire near East 48th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard sent a large smoke plume over north Denver, raising air‑quality concerns for nearby neighborhoods.

Colorado drink startups are lobbying for higher THC caps and on‑premise sales even as a federal spending bill could outlaw many hemp‑derived THC products by late 2026.

Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog scored in his first game back, a major step in a comeback that began with a knee cartilage transplant and months of rehab.

Kristian Epperson's second-OT goal and Johnny Hicks' 41 saves lifted Denver to a 4-3 NCHC Frozen Faceoff title at Magness Arena.

Kwame Spearman has stepped away from Denver Book Society after a wave of local criticism. The bookstore pledges donations to immigrant-rights work and plans leadership changes.

A Castle Rock man convicted of sexually assaulting a child allegedly cut off his GPS monitor and disappeared; prosecutors say he faces mandatory prison time.

CDOT closed northbound US‑85 (Santa Fe Drive) between Lakeside Drive and Dumont Way after fire activity on March 20, snarling the afternoon commute. Check COtrip for updates.

CDOT is studying up to five Arvada sites for a possible West Metro stop that could let suburban riders board Mountain Rail trains to Winter Park, Granby and beyond.