Taiwanese chain 85°C is opening its first Colorado shop at Parker Commons in Aurora, promising 50+ pastries, breads and its signature sea‑salt coffee.

A Denver jury found Stig Strong guilty of first‑degree murder in the 2023 Mariposa Street beating that killed Jonathan Douglas. Sentencing has not yet been scheduled.

Denver police named Carl Vincent Avery as a sexually violent predator living at 132 E. Ohio Avenue in Washington Park West and posted details for residents.

Denver police say a person was taken into custody after reports of an axe-wielding individual breaking windows; no injuries were reported. Officials provided limited details.

Denver's bench carried the Nuggets to a 127-107 win over OKC, securing a top-four seed with a late 21-5 run.

xAI has sued Colorado in federal court, asking a judge to block SB24‑205 and arguing the law would force its Grok chatbot to adopt state views on sensitive topics. The case could become a national test of state AI rules versus federal policy.

Warm and breezy today with spotty afternoon storms and gusty winds. Fire Weather Watch for parts of the eastern plains on Sunday.

Denver Police named a sexually violent predator in Capitol Hill and urged neighbors to report concerns to official numbers.

Denver edged Michigan 4-3 in double overtime in Las Vegas as Kent Anderson scored and Johnny Hicks made 49 saves. The Pioneers advance to face Wisconsin in the title game.

A GMT Exploration application would place 12 wells near County Line Road; Arapahoe County is accepting public comments through April 22, 2026.

A 13‑year‑old was arrested after a car crashed into a house in Aurora’s 1100 block of N. Jamaica; one woman was seriously injured and taken to hospital.

Bubba’s 33 is converting the former Red Lobster at The Shops at Northfield in Denver. Construction is underway but no opening date has been set.

Cherry Creek Schools plans to cut 159 jobs and trim roughly $23 million from next year’s budget, with reductions hitting central office and student‑support roles. The move follows leadership turmoil and an outside audit.