Aurora residents will join a nationwide No Kings day of nonviolent protest this Saturday, with a southeast Aurora rally and dozens of statewide events. Suburban turnout that once stayed home is now showing up in force.

Ten Colorado VW, Audi and Porsche dealers sued to overturn the Motor Vehicle Dealer Board’s approval of Scout’s direct-sales license; Scout and the state have asked a judge to dismiss the challenge. The case could set a precedent for how legacy automakers sell future EVs.

A new neuro‑inclusive housing complex in Broomfield will open this summer, but RTD refused a request to expand paratransit coverage — advocates warn tenants could face mobility barriers.

Ziggi’s Coffee is building a café and drive‑thru at 8020 Sangre de Cristo Road near Marketplace at Ken Caryl, with franchisee Michelle Wiley planning a summer 2026 opening. The site will offer indoor seating plus a drive‑thru lane.

Little India will shutter its Highlands location as the owner cites rising Denver operating costs and pivots to expand a 24‑hour service model at other sites.

RLB's Q1 2026 report shows Denver construction costs rose 4.75% year‑over‑year, pressuring budgets as labor and policy changes push prices higher. Owners are being urged to add contingency.

State investigators say video shows The Argyle took 13 minutes to find a collapsed resident and begin CPR, triggering an immediate‑jeopardy citation and a $2,500 fine.

FBI Denver says collaboration with local prosecutors and police helped rescue survivors and pursue traffickers. The field office linked a news release to the claim.

Aurora police have taken 28‑year‑old Gavin Pobst into custody on warrants tied to probation violations as fresh complaints surface about a fake‑ticket scam. Investigations span multiple Front Range jurisdictions.

Loveland Police and SWAT completed a planned search-warrant operation near W. 65th and San Isabel Wednesday; the department says the community is safe but may see continued police activity.

RTD warns a network outage is affecting call centers and station emergency phones across the Denver system. Check NextRide and official alerts for trip updates.

A Denver man was sentenced to 16 years after pleading guilty to recruiting a 15-year-old into prostitution.

After nearly 49 years leading Westword, Patty Calhoun will step down on July 1, 2026 and remain as editor emeritus to write and help guide the paper to its 50th anniversary.