Patchy smoke greets Denver; highs near 92°F and a Red Flag Warning for South Park could complicate Fourth of July plans.

After a preemie’s seven-week NICU stay, a Colorado family says insurers reversed payments and threatened six-figure bills because of the state’s "birthday rule."

Aldi filed plans this week for two Denver stores — one in Central Park and another near DIA — the first concrete step of its Colorado expansion.

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.

Denver police say a juvenile struck on West Colfax on May 7 died; investigators say the driver won't face criminal charges. The update closes a months‑long probe.

State data show Colorado construction workers have a far higher overdose death rate than workers overall; officials point to injuries, long hours and gaps in support. Peer programs, naloxone and changes to pain management are among the responses.

A jockey-truck driver has been charged after a pedestrian died in a yard on the 4700 block of E. 50th Ave. Police say investigators found the driver didn’t see the person.

Nearly four years after the Leyden Street shooting, Commerce City police and the widow of Emilio Fernandez renewed a plea and shared suspect and vehicle details. Tips and security footage could still solve the case.

Douglas County elevated fire restrictions to Stage 2 Thursday, banning all fireworks and open burning as officials cite dry fuel and recent fireworks‑started fires. The order applies to unincorporated areas including Larkspur and Castle Pines.

The Firearms Policy Coalition filed Elliott v. Denver on June 30, challenging Denver's assault‑weapons ordinance and Colorado's 15‑round magazine limit as the Supreme Court weighs AR‑15 cases.

Four Fort Collins‑area restaurants were flagged for reinspection after recent health inspections found multiple violations. County inspection databases list the full reports.

Katherine Heigl listed her 25‑acre Oakley estate for $10.6 million as the family downsizes to a nearby Victorian farmhouse.

TruAmerica bought the 244‑unit WestLink at Oak Station in Lakewood and plans unitwide interior upgrades as it boosts its Colorado holdings.