A 1920s City Park West building was demolished to make way for Chrysalis, a 70‑unit supportive housing complex led by The Empowerment Program.

State Sen. Mike Weissman filed bill 26‑5 to let Coloradans sue ICE and other federal agents in state court for protest‑related injuries, rejecting immunity defenses.

The Broncos paid $13M for 480 Osage St., a 2.7‑acre lot once used by Cemco, adding another piece to their Burnham Yard land assembly.

A judge dismissed child‑sexual‑assault charges after a doctor found the defendant permanently incompetent, prompting outrage from the victim’s family and prosecutors.

The Denver‑born Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo will not produce the MLK Jr. African‑American Heritage Rodeo at the National Western this year amid scheduling and format disputes. The Stock Show tapped Black Rodeo USA to produce the Jan. 19 event.

In his final State of the State, Gov. Jared Polis put affordability front‑and‑center and warned that negotiators must close roughly an $850 million budget gap.

Adams County districts cite falling student counts and changing funding rules as they weigh consolidations, staff cuts and program trims. Officials say the squeeze is local and structural.

Preliminary Denver medical examiner figures show 515 overdose deaths in 2025 and a 24% rise in fentanyl-involved fatalities; city officials are expanding naloxone and outreach.

Denver Metro forecasts fair weather with sunny skies but warns of gusty winds and elevated fire danger towards the week's end, per National Weather Service.

Thornton Police Department investigates an early morning shooting that left one man dead, another injured, and led to a high-speed chase and suspect apprehension.

Thornton Police Department seeks community help to identify a suspect involved in a vehicle theft on Clermont Street on December 15, asking for tips via social media.

The Aurora Police Department announced its Community Police Academy to educate citizens on law enforcement workings through an eight-week program including hands-on experiences.

The Larimer County Sheriff's Office praised a hotel employee for their bravery during an incident involving a potentially dangerous individual, which was resolved with the help of first responders and K9 Styng.