An El Paso County detective told court the man found after a Highway 24 crash may have been the target of a contract killing. A plea date is set for April 23.

Two pedestrians were seriously injured in a hit-and-run at N Pearl St and E Colfax Ave Saturday; Denver police say the driver fled and investigators are seeking witnesses.

An 80‑unit, family-focused apartment is planned for a vacant Sun Valley school lot, financed in part with Colorado’s new middle‑income housing tax credit.

A new bill, SB26-097, would decriminalize consensual adult sex work statewide and replace the word “prostitution” with “commercial sexual activity.” The measure is now in the Senate Judiciary Committee.

A man tied to the June 2024 Joyeria El Ruby robbery was sentenced to 240 months as federal prosecutors say the heist was part of a larger, cross‑border criminal operation.

Denver police posted an alert about an indoor death after a late-night response; officials released few details and said the medical examiner will review the case.

A Douglas County commander was arrested Feb. 7 after a Parker traffic stop and now faces DUI and third-degree assault charges after allegedly spitting at a Parker officer.

Denver police say two people were taken to hospitals after a shooting in the 1500 block of W Maple Ave. Investigators remain on scene.

A Denver man was sentenced to 40 years after prosecutors say he hid a murder-for-hire plan in jail mail. Authorities say the note, intercepted by jail staff, detailed his wife’s address and schedule.

Sunny, mild weekend in Denver with highs near 68°F Sunday. Fire Weather Watch Tuesday with gusty west winds and low humidity.

Jonathan Norloff will take over Denver’s Assessor’s Office next Sunday, succeeding Keith Erffmeyer who moved to a statewide property tax role. City leaders promoted from within to keep continuity.

A Denver judge ordered Tilo Lopez to repay $311,191.64 after a restitution hearing found huge markups on demolition and asbestos work billed to an elderly couple. The Laras say the losses forced them to keep working into their late 70s and early 80s.

Lobos Cocina Bar is slated for 1950 Main St. in downtown Longmont; the owner's site teases cocktails and a sports zone but no opening date has been posted.