Hello Darling’s founder signed a lease for a 2,195‑sq‑ft café-and-cocktail space at Steel House in RiNo, bringing the brand into the new office tower.

Peach Crease Club and Rougarou landed Top Four spots for Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar at the Spirited Awards, putting Denver’s cocktail scene on the national stage.

Mid-50s Thursday morning; highs near 90F today. A Fire Weather Watch is posted for Saturday with gusty mountain winds and a chance of severe storms on the plains.

Forest firefighters found a gasoline-filled bottle hung from a tree near Clear Creek Reservoir on Sunday, prompting an arson probe north of Buena Vista.

Denver police named a 17-year-old suspect in an early Sunday homicide on South Federal Boulevard and are asking residents to share tips. Metro Denver Crime Stoppers is handling tips and may offer a reward.

Donald Zuckerman, who helped bring Sundance to Colorado, sued the state alleging he was forced out because of his age and defamed by an OEDIT executive. He says he wants an apology and legal fees, not damages.

RTD released surveillance footage showing a June 4 bus stabbing at West Alameda and South Meade in Denver. The victim had minor injuries; the suspect remains at large.

Colorado Springs administratively approved Project Taurus, a proposed 50‑MW AI data center at a former Intel site, even as neighbors and nearby counties press moratoria and appeals. The city’s decision opens an appeal window that closes June 22.

GSA, HHS and the FDA broke ground on a $228 million lab at the Denver Federal Center. The facility will add modern testing capacity and include the FDA's only BSL‑3 suite west of the Mississippi.

Denver’s Truffle Cheese Shop will return under new ownership this fall with expanded classes, catering, platter delivery and a Colorado makers marketplace.

Denver police are investigating a stabbing in the 1800 block of N Gaylord St. One person was taken to a hospital and officers are seeking tips.

Chef Andrea Frizzi is bringing Risica — a Milanese‑style pizzeria and wine bar — to RiNo this summer, promising affordable pizzas, small plates and an oyster bar. The ground‑floor spot at 3463 Walnut St is expected to open after construction delays.

Boulder's Main Library was evacuated Monday after staff reported a suspicious package and bomb technicians were called to check the scene.