A sharp warm-up will push Denver into the 80s this week; Wednesday could challenge March records and raise fire concerns.

A Commerce City man faces vehicular homicide and DUI charges after a Feb. 9 crash that killed a 79-year-old pedestrian. Police say his BAC was nearly three times the legal limit.

Aurora police say one person was taken to a hospital after a shooting near E. Louisiana and S. Uvalda; detectives are investigating.

Lakewood police say drones helped them arrest five people in a weekend drug bust. The city’s guidance allows official drone flights for public‑safety investigations.

Weld County is rewriting zoning to handle a likely surge of AI‑focused data centers after a major land sale and rising utility questions. Commissioners will weigh the rules in early April.

An investor says $1.6M she put into a cannabis partnership was diverted to a local pickleball brand; she has sued in Denver and is seeking treble damages.

Superintendent Alex Marrero says a new DPS policy letting the board hire standing outside counsel undermines his role and risks fracturing the district’s legal voice.

Bron Tapes signed an 82,000‑sq‑ft full‑building lease at Hub Arapahoe in Centennial, taking Phase II to roughly 75% pre‑leased and establishing a Colorado HQ.

A building permit shows P.F. Chang’s plans a 5,479‑square‑foot mezzanine restaurant in Terminal A at Denver International Airport. The chain has not announced an opening date.

CDOT says the I‑70 West Vail Pass project will wrap in 2026 after adding bridges, a third lane, six wildlife underpasses and avalanche protections.

Federal and local agencies say a Denver‑metro operation took nearly 20 pounds of meth and about 9 pounds of fentanyl off the street. Officials credited multi‑agency coordination.

Aurora revised its agreement with DHS and ICE after two detainees walked out during a 2025 power outage. The new MOU prioritizes public-safety response over immigration enforcement.

Denver Fire crews responded to a localized parking-garage collapse at 3600 S. Yosemite; two cars were crushed and authorities say no injuries were reported.