A New Mexico-backed group opened a $50M AC Hotel in Denver's RiNo, adding 128 rooms and more lodging options along Brighton Boulevard.

A Denver council committee paused a vote on the Wynkoop Crossing agreement, holding up a key pedestrian link that would connect Ball Arena to Lower Downtown.

Light rain and haze this morning; spotty storms possible this afternoon. Weekend heats into the 90s with a Fire Weather Watch in the high country.

A 36‑acre plan at U.S. 287 and Arapahoe Road would add Target, Trader Joe’s and roughly 450 homes to Lafayette as the project enters city review.

Commerce City police credited K9 Holland after the dog found a retail‑theft suspect who fled a stopped vehicle. Colorado State Patrol's grappler and spike strips helped end the chase.

A Denver teacher ties a New Jersey lawsuit alleging more than $40 million in dues‑spending to concerns at Colorado’s teacher union as NEA delegates head to Denver.

The Dry Creek Fire burned roughly 287 acres south of Rifle on June 23, prompting mandatory evacuations and a shelter at the Garfield County Fairgrounds.

Hazy morning, then a sharp severe-storm threat tonight with possible very large hail and flash flooding.

Switchpoint Coffee at 2080 W. North Temple will be demolished later this year for a five‑story, 80‑unit affordable housing building; the cafe will go mobile during construction.

A moose charged a hiker and dogs Tuesday on the Lovell Gulch Trail near Woodland Park. Wildlife officials say leash dogs and give moose wide space during calving season.

Smoke this morning gives way to an elevated severe threat this afternoon and evening. Very large hail and damaging winds are possible.

A grand jury returned indictments charging 11 people on 52 counts in an alleged Front Range vehicle‑theft ring accused of stealing dozens of trucks and exporting some across the border.

Weld County racks up hundreds of mostly weak tornado touchdowns since 1950, but officials warn even small landspouts can cause serious local damage. County emergency pages and NWS surveys explain why and how to prepare.