A power outage knocked out electricity at The Aspen shelter in Denver, prompting the city to offer rides to an overflow site while many residents stayed put.

A broken elevator at Sol Apartments in Sun Valley has left disabled tenants climbing stairs while DHA says it's working to fix the problem.

Three Colorado players won prizes ranging from $7,500 to $500,000 across Powerball Double Play, Cash 5 and Millionaire for Life. Tickets were sold in Littleton, Denver and Brush.

After 16 years in Colorado, the Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival is relocating to Cheyenne’s Little America Resort on Aug. 1, 2026; organizers cite Colorado rules and a welcoming Wyoming pitch.

A Denver guest says a bat bit him inside a 22nd-floor Sheraton room in August 2025; a lawsuit filed in June 2026 alleges maintenance failures and nearly $100K in rabies treatment. The case is pending in Denver District Court.

South Metro Fire Rescue says fireworks sparked 45 fires in a six‑hour span last July 4 and left people hurt. Officials urge soaking spent fireworks and favor attending professional displays.

A 78-year-old Greenwood Village pastor detained at the Aurora ICE center faces deportation this week; supporters and lawyers say his health and safety raise urgent concerns.

Fruita canceled its July 3 fireworks because of wildfire risk and will cap its July 2 concert with a drone show and free giveaways. The city repurposed pyrotechnic funds for ice cream and swag.

The Colorado Food Cluster's Food Trust pilot let neighbors shop for no-cost groceries at two stores, enrolling 181 people and saving households more than $200K while organizers plan to scale.

Denver is offering up to $2,500 to cover approved climate‑job training for residents, workers and students; the city has set aside funds and published a pre‑approved list. Applications are live on the city portal.

Neighbors raised safety and nuisance concerns at a licensing hearing as Regas Christou seeks to open a pizzeria and sports bar at 778 Mariposa.

Poudre School District is cutting 182 educator positions as officials tighten the 2026–27 budget amid enrollment declines and state funding pressure.

A Commerce City officer’s video demonstrates how quickly a parked car can become deadly for a pet and warns that cracked windows or water aren’t enough.