State and federal managers want more patrols, monitoring and possible upgrades at North Sand Hills; public comment runs through March 1. Agencies say surveying and staffing changes will guide next steps.

Seabron’s family filed a wrongful-death suit alleging a deputy fired nine rounds into the 23-year-old’s back outside The Main Event. The complaint renews scrutiny of a DA decision that cleared the officer.

State investigators say a Fort Lewis College student was arrested in Durango in connection with an alleged murder-for-hire plot. Details are limited while the probe continues.

The Colorado Supreme Court ruled Feb. 2 that Demarea Mitchell did not prove prosecutors selectively targeted him in the 2019 Centennial killing. The court said broad statistics weren’t enough without case‑level comparators.

California-born Sip Fresh opens its first Colorado shop in Cherry Creek on Saturday with free drinks for the first 100 guests and a raffle for Nuggets tickets and more.

Mild Monday with highs near 57°F. A weak system Tuesday evening may bring a light rain/snow mix, mainly to the mountains and Palmer Divide.

A fatal crash on I-70 eastbound at North Tennyson Street closed the highway early Sunday; Denver Police are investigating and drivers should expect delays.

One person died and three were hospitalized after a three-vehicle crash on Sheridan Boulevard; the road is closed between Morrison and Kentucky, police say.

Acting Gov. Dianne Primavera issued a verbal disaster declaration after a presumptive HPAI detection at a Weld County egg farm, unlocking state emergency resources.

One adult has died and a juvenile remains in serious condition after a hit-and-run at 13th and Peoria; Aurora police say a suspect was located in nearby Nome Park.

North Metro Fire and Broomfield police lowered outdoor fire restrictions to Level 1, allowing grills and contained campfires while keeping fireworks and bonfires banned.

Colorado's population surpasses 6 million; Governor Polis attributes growth to the state's appeal and efforts to stabilize housing costs and invest in education and safety.

An Aurora man was sentenced to 15 years after pleading guilty to kidnapping and sexually assaulting an 11‑year‑old in May 2024. Court records and local reporting detail the arrest and plea.