A Colorado Chamber report and local coverage say rising regulatory burdens prompted dozens of firms to leave the state and cost thousands of jobs, putting pressure on lawmakers.

A federal wrongful‑death suit alleges Jefferson County and its jail medical providers failed to treat Courtney Tinker before she was found unresponsive and later died in custody. Her lawyers say sealed records and prior payouts point to systemic problems.

An appeals court has remanded the Douglas County open‑meetings challenge, sending allegations that commissioners planned a home‑rule vote in private back to a lower court. The decision preserves the June vote but reopens the legal fight.

Enzo's on Colfax will close after less than a year under new ownership, with the owner citing heavy Colfax construction and inconsistent traffic.

Xcel Energy filed a tariff asking very large data centers to sign long contracts and pay for the generation and transmission they require. The Colorado PUC will review the plan and take public comment.

SB26‑087 passed a narrowly divided House and now heads to the governor; the bill would let eligible Colorado lawmakers take unpaid, job‑protected leave during sessions.

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.

A March semitruck crash at a Littleton QuikTrip has renewed scrutiny of a local carrier after inspection notices and a past brake-related crash were revealed. Records show repeated brake defects and recent out-of-service findings tied to related companies.

A Red Flag Warning and gusty west‑northwest winds hit Denver Friday; avoid open burning and secure loose items.

Wild turkeys are turning up across the Denver metro, including near the Denver Tech Center. Officials urge residents to keep distance and call local non-emergency lines for problems.

One person was taken to hospital after a shooting in the 10100 block of East Virginia Avenue. Denver police say detectives are developing suspect information.

A ride‑along request at Commerce City PD ended in arrest after officers found an active warrant and a lengthy criminal record, the department says.