Denver police are pitching a coaching‑first approach for low‑level infractions, saying it speeds corrections — but the city’s independent monitor and watchdogs want more detail and guardrails. The policy is under formal review.

A West Denver homeowner says a renter who used a false name left her house contaminated with meth and cost her tens of thousands in cleanup. The tenant faces new charges and a court date later this month.

Sunny and breezy today with highs near 80°F. A Fire Weather Watch affects parts of the high country Friday.

A man was hospitalized after a cow elk reportedly stomped him outside his Estes Park apartment, prompting warnings during calving season.

Sheep, a three‑month residency from Id Est, will bring a $95 four‑course Wolf’s Tailor tasting to the Clayton Hotel rooftop in Cherry Creek from July 8 to Oct. 4.

Hot, dry and windy Wednesday with a Red Flag Warning from noon to 8 p.m. MDT. Expect highs near 90F and gusty winds on the plains.

An RTIC alert and city cameras helped Aurora police recover a vehicle stolen from Washington; a grappler deployment ended the incident and a woman was arrested.

Colorado School of Mines cut roughly 16 jobs — about 1% of its staff — saying it reallocated resources; the university declined to name which positions were affected.

Clear morning gives way to heat and gusty winds Tuesday; Red Flag Warning noon–9 p.m. MDT for the eastern plains. Expect gusts and low humidity.

New records show youth treatment centers in Colorado made more than 1,100 calls to the state hotline and most were screened out without investigation.

Records show PERA’s investment managers pulled six‑figure incentive checks after 2022 losses, prompting outrage from retirees and new scrutiny from lawmakers.

A judge will hear motions June 30 over whether discovery lapses and newly surfaced materials justify a retrial for Hanme Clark, convicted in the 2023 Westcliffe triple homicide.

Broomfield's council gave preliminary approval to an 18‑month moratorium on new data centers while officials draft rules on water, energy and zoning. The pause targets projects with 10 MW or higher load projections.