A 17-year-old student was detained at Overland High after staff and an SRO recovered a loaded handgun. The school was locked down and no injuries were reported.

CommonSpirit broke ground on a 42-acre Meridian medical campus that will add a hospital, surgery center and physician clinics to south-metro Denver.

A Douglas County jury awarded Robert Dial $24 million after finding he was wrongfully arrested in a case tied to a 2022 Parker shooting. Lawyers call the payout a state record.

An early-morning blaze struck Hideaway Bar & Grill in downtown Castle Rock — the second fire at the restaurant in two days. Officials have not yet released a cause.

City officials offered to move Mutual Aid Monday to Civic Center Park and waive permit fees; organizers refused, calling the weekly distribution a protest.

Nikola Jokic is expected to sign a four‑year supermax extension with the Nuggets this July, reshaping Denver’s cap picture and offseason priorities. The timing and cap math will drive the team’s moves.

Utah's Swig signed a 10‑unit franchise deal to bring its 'dirty soda' drive‑thru to Colorado Springs, with the first location expected by the end of 2026.

CDOT warns motorcycle fatalities climbed in early 2026 after the deadliest first quarter for riders since 2017; officials are urging helmets, training and sober riding.

A Denver nonprofit and state partners are building paid internships, apprenticeships and peer pipelines to ease Colorado’s deep mental‑health worker shortage.

A TikTok ad for “Drive Cheap USA Cars” led a buyer to send a $2,550 down payment; Colorado regulators say the site is a cloned dealership and warn shoppers to verify dealers.

Broomfield police say a black bear was spotted Tuesday in the Anthem Ranch neighborhood and officers are coordinating with Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Officials urge residents to secure trash and bring pets inside.

A Northern Colorado hiker was bitten west of Fort Collins during a Mother's Day family hike. Authorities urge calm and quick medical care.

Chef Marco Albertin is opening La Vietta, a traditional Italian trattoria, in the former Brider space on Platte Street this July. The menu will focus on pastas and imported Italian goods.