Lilac Coffee will open a third Denver spot inside Hub North’s remodeled lobby in RiNo this fall. The RiNo café aims to be a relaxed, all‑day spot rather than a grab‑and‑go counter.

An early-morning fire in northwest Denver destroyed a house and drew a heavy fire response. FOX31 video captured the scene while officials said the cause remained under investigation.

A 9News report says Coban Porter has returned to college hoops, but court filings show he pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide and was sentenced in April 2024.

Denver police arrested Joseph York, 35, and say he is being held for investigation of first-degree murder while the DA reviews whether to file charges.

CBS Colorado reports a person was shot in the face with a crossbow and hospitalized; a suspect has been charged. Authorities have released few details so far.

A 10‑member resident panel is overseeing Measure 1A funds and has backed investments in roads, housing and mental‑health services while meeting every other month.

Colorado athletic directors are scrambling to protect Olympic sports as a new revenue‑sharing era reshapes budgets, donors and conference alignments. Endowments and conference fit are now central to survival.

Veteran Capitol reporter Lynn Bartels has died at 69. Lawmakers and peers are remembering her tenacious reporting and later work in government communications.

A Colorado Guard Black Hawk hoisted an injured climber from near Torreys Peak’s summit at about 14,200 feet — likely the state’s highest helicopter extraction.

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

One person was taken into custody after a Thursday-night shooting at the Love's Country Store in Alamosa. Authorities released few details as of first reports.

Denver police arrested Rashard Cannady, 24, and say he is being held for investigation of attempted first‑degree murder. A second person was taken to hospital.

Permit filings and the chain’s locations page point to a new Blazing Bird at 2341 E. Colfax Ave in Denver, converting a long‑vacant 7‑Eleven into a dine‑in spot pending city review.