Horsetooth Mountain Open Space reopens after a temporary closure due to a mountain lion exhibiting suspicious behavior near a hiker. Visitors are advised to stay vigilant and informed on how to handle potential encounters.

A wrong-way semi struck a Toyota sedan on U.S. 287 early Saturday, killing a passenger and closing the highway while CSP investigates.

USDA data show Colorado lost roughly 1.6 million acres of farmland between 2017 and 2022. Farmers say new state rules, drought and labor gaps are making matters worse.

An Edgewater officer shot and wounded a suspect near W. 32nd Avenue and Pierce Street in Wheat Ridge Saturday. No officers were injured and investigators say the probe is ongoing.

RedBird Farms pulled nearly 2,000 pounds of teriyaki chicken from King Soopers and City Market after discovering undeclared sesame oil. Stores will accept returns.

A Parker staging of Shrek kept Pride flags onstage after town complaints; the cast paused a sold-out performance to explain their choice and finished the number with rainbow flags.

A Miami AI developer demonstrated a cold-case tool to Wheat Ridge police while pressing for access to his mother's 2007 missing-person file. Officials say the system is unproven and legal questions remain.

Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a nurse and protester, was shot dead by Border Patrol in Minneapolis; his family disputes claims he was a threat and seeks answers.

Denver forecasted to experience chilly temperatures and snow, with the potential for minor accumulation and significantly cold wind chill values. Conditions expected to improve with warmer temperatures later in the week.

USFWS approved Colorado's 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan, which aims to protect species and habitats with federal funding and stakeholder collaboration.

A GAO audit says the Air Force Academy's disciplinary rules leave cadets unsure of basic rights; local soccer‑team discipline helped spark renewed oversight.

Enrollment through Colorado's ACA marketplace dipped 2% to about 277,000 for 2026 as enhanced federal subsidies ended. State aid eased some hikes, but cancellations spiked.

Chef Best and partner Sean have opened Le Do Thai in LoDo, serving golden street noodles, plant-forward options and a full bar. The new spot is open for dine-in, takeout and delivery.