A Red Flag Warning prompted Clear Creek County to impose a temporary Stage 1 fire ban Saturday. Officials warn against open flames, fireworks and most outdoor smoking while winds and dry fuels raise fire risk.

A large grass fire burned near East 48th Avenue and Monaco in Commerce City on Saturday, prompting a multi‑agency response and heavy smoke over the area.

Family and friends held a vigil for Miguel Romero, killed in an apparent Denver road‑rage shooting on Nov. 29. Police continue to seek tips and are asking the public to contact Crime Stoppers.

Kristian Epperson's second-OT goal and Johnny Hicks' 41 saves lifted Denver to a 4-3 NCHC Frozen Faceoff title at Magness Arena.

The Transplant Games of America — an Olympic-style festival for transplant recipients, donors and families — comes to Denver June 18–23, 2026. Local teams and donor groups are ramping up community outreach.

A multi‑vehicle hit‑and‑run on eastbound I‑70 near Havana Street killed one person Saturday and forced lane closures through the Central Park area. Police are asking witnesses to come forward.

El Paso County deputies responded Saturday to a plane crash near the Flying View area between Ellicott and Calhan. The FAA will lead the investigation and one person was hospitalized.

Kwame Spearman has stepped away from Denver Book Society after a wave of local criticism. The bookstore pledges donations to immigrant-rights work and plans leadership changes.

A crash between a cement truck and a box truck closed westbound U.S. 6 south of Golden and prompted a hazmat response; cleanup and detours are expected to cause long delays.

Ski Cooper will close Sunday after barely 100 days as a March heat wave and record‑low snowpack force small Colorado hills to end their seasons early.

Denver police are investigating an outdoor death near N. Quebec and E. 12th. The Office of the Medical Examiner will determine cause and identification.

Cafe Dojo is heading to 2907 N Huron St. in the Ballpark District, steps from Coors Field. A city permit lists Michael Shapiro as owner and the cafe’s site shows 'Launching Soon.'

A 117-acre wildfire east of San Luis forced mandatory evacuations as crews battled flames amid high fire danger across southern Colorado. County officials directed residents in the zone to head toward San Luis.