Sunny morning, mid‑80s; scattered showers and thunderstorms possible after about 3 p.m. Expect gusty outflow winds with any stronger cell.

As Douglas County nears 400,000 residents, water districts are pairing conservation with big pipelines, treatment upgrades and storage to reduce reliance on nonrenewable groundwater.

A climber fell about 1,000 feet on Maroon Peak's Bell Cord Couloir and was rescued after a technical operation; volunteers stabilized the person and escorted them to the trailhead.

A mountain lion walked through a Centennial backyard on home surveillance. CPW says officers tranquilized and relocated the cat and urges residents to keep pets on leash.

Photos posted by Denver Police show a drone‑assisted SWAT entry on S. Decatur Street that led to arrests and seizures of suspected drugs and a shotgun.

Cumbres & Toltec postponed its Memorial Day opening to June 9 citing drought and elevated wildfire danger. Riders are being offered refunds or rebooking.

Denver police say scammers posing as bank staff convinced a resident to withdraw $9,500 and hand over login credentials; officials urge reporting and caution.

A hiker suffered a medical emergency on the Manitou Incline Saturday and later died, officials said.

Parking will be banned and streets closed Monday for Commerce City's 60th Annual Memorial Day Parade; police warn vehicles left on the route may be towed.

A Colorado appeals court has ordered a retrial in the 2023 death of 10‑month‑old Edward Hayes, reversing a judge who dismissed the case after a DA's on‑air remarks.

Denver Rescue Mission will close Harvest Farm in Wellington, ending a decades‑old residential recovery program and saying it will open a new northern‑Colorado shelter.

Federal prosecutors say a Cypress, Texas accountant was indicted after allegedly diverting more than $3 million from Lafayette and Denver employers. Authorities say the money financed luxury purchases and vehicles.

Ivan Barbashev scored twice and Carter Hart made 29 saves as Vegas rallied to beat Colorado 3-1, grabbing a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference Final.