Boulder County will close government offices, including courts, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day but assures essential services will remain operational. Online services are available during the closure.

Douglas County Government offices to close on Martin Luther King Jr. Day but online services remain available; Link on Demand service resumes January 20.

Kaiser Permanente affiliates settle for $556 million over false Medicare claims involving inflated payments through incorrect diagnosis codes. Former employees who filed whistleblower lawsuits will receive a share.

The Boulder County Planning Commission meeting on January 21, 2026, will be available in-person and online, discussing the ten-year major update to the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan.

Fort Collins announces road repairs on South Lemay Avenue between January 19-23, causing expected delays and lane closures, with local business access maintained.

Colorado State Patrol reports an increase in winter crashes, emphasizing the need for prepared driving and stressing the perils of sudden moves on icy roads. They offer safety tips for navigating winter conditions.

Denver relaunches the Business Impact Opportunity Fund with grants to assist small businesses affected by city construction, particularly along East Colfax BRT Construction zone. Applications are open until February 10, 2026, for aid up to $15,000.

A study analyzing six years of data shows that speed-related crashes in Colorado are most common between 7 and 9 a.m. The State Patrol has launched a "Stop Speeding" campaign to reduce such incidents.

Former dental assistant Amber June Hyatt was sentenced to a year and a day in prison for tampering with fentanyl vials, followed by supervised release.

Enforcement of Denver’s flavored tobacco ban began Jan. 1, 2026. Retailers face fines up to $5,000 and undercover inspections as the city steps up compliance checks.

Angelo's Taverna and Carboy Winery are opening a restaurant and rooftop tasting room at 7115 Commerce Center Drive in summer 2026, bringing oysters, pastas and events to northern Colorado Springs.

After months of pushback, Denver Parks & Recreation will keep a 50-meter pool at Mestizo-Curtis Park, reversing earlier plans for smaller pools.

A vacant Skyland corner that once housed Frank’s Food Mart will reopen as The Corner On Madison — a grocery, liquor shop and café aiming for an April soft launch.