Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera will lead Colorado’s Behavioral Health Administration after Commissioner Dannette Smith’s retirement amid staff complaints and an outside probe.

Forensic and digital evidence led to the arrest of Ronald Lowry in the 2023 Bennett death of his estranged wife. He now faces first‑degree murder and related charges.

Sunny, warm Saturday in Denver with highs near 70°F. Red Flag Warning in parts of the plains and foothills; avoid open burning.

New apartments and retail are turning Parker’s downtown into a busier, walkable Mainstreet, and local merchants say business is up.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife opened a $1 million grant round to help communities install bear‑resistant trash infrastructure and reduce human‑bear conflicts.

Two stray dogs attacked Wishing Star Farm on Monday, killing four sheep and three goats. The farm is treating injured animals as deputies investigate.

Denver police taught DPS crossing guards verbal de-escalation and basic self-defense after an increase in confrontations at school drop-offs.

A man died Friday after a collision with a dump truck on Colorado Highway 119 near Niwot; the Colorado State Patrol is investigating and the road was closed.

Sen. Michael Bennet turned in petition signatures at the Colorado Secretary of State’s office in Denver as his campaign moves to lock in a spot on the Democratic primary ballot. The filings give the campaign a backup ahead of March caucuses and petition deadlines.

An Arapahoe County jury convicted Freddy Garzon after a three‑week trial; prosecutors say he was part of a ring that used jammers to hit homes across the Denver metro.

A new report finds Denver restaurants now cost more to run than those in New York, with wage hikes and menu inflation squeezing operators.

A splitboarder was rescued from the Nitro Chute on Berthoud Pass after an avalanche; Grand County crews rappelled into steep terrain and the rider walked away uninjured.

A Denver Gazette investigation finds Colorado arrests roughly one in 10 reported rapes; survivors say cases were often dismissed even when evidence existed.