Albertsons agreed in principle to a roughly $774M settlement framework to resolve opioid claims; Colorado is set to receive at least $32M for treatment, prevention and infrastructure.

A new state interagency agreement moves coordination of Colorado’s backcountry rescues to CPW and DHSEM, effective Aug. 1, 2026. Volunteer SAR leaders say the handoff raises concerns about timing and institutional knowledge.

Pre-applications for Colorado's emergency rental assistance are open through Wednesday at 5 p.m.; priority goes to renters facing eviction and help is available in English and Spanish.

Sgt. Beyer rode with Team Colorado on Monday as part of the Unity Tour and helped raise more than $2,000 for families of fallen officers, the sheriff's office said.

Red Rocks Community College’s push to support students 25+ has lifted pass and re-enrollment rates and is rolling out night classes and a student-led Adult Learners Club.

Cherry Creek Schools plans to cut 159 jobs and trim roughly $23 million from next year’s budget, with reductions hitting central office and student‑support roles. The move follows leadership turmoil and an outside audit.

Denver’s first licensed psilocybin healing center has sued two former employees and a Littleton rival, alleging trade‑secret theft and breach of contract. The case could test Colorado’s non‑compete rules in a newly regulated market.

HB26‑1145 expands CDPHE enforcement and raises penalties to push mobile home park owners to fix smelly, discolored or unsafe tap water that has long worried residents.

University of Denver seniors and career staff say hiring has softened this spring; DU’s outcomes report shows internships and industry choice are shaping who lands jobs.

Ken Brown, senior pastor at Trinity United Methodist in downtown Denver, says his tenure was marred by harassment and a toxic work environment; church leaders call the change routine.

Adams County will rebate part of the county property tax for child-care providers in a one-year pilot to ease costs and support expansion of spots.

Douglas County will match 50% of homeowner wildfire‑mitigation costs — up to $25,000 — with applications opening April 13 for one month.

Tents and trash have reappeared under the Wadsworth overpass at 6th Avenue in Lakewood, prompting concerns about needles and fires. Police and outreach teams are on site while crews coordinate a cleanup with CDOT.