A Jefferson County plea deal for former Jeffco social worker Chloe Castro was delayed again, leaving the victim’s family and the district on edge.

Boulder‑born Snarf’s will open a new Aurora shop next Monday and has at least three other Denver‑area locations in development. The chain’s expansion touches neighborhoods from Montbello to Lakewood.

The pink‑fronted Lakewood landmark is back after a multimillion‑dollar rehab by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, reviving cliff divers, puppet shows and a 30‑foot waterfall.

A preservation proposal would convert 99 market‑rate units at Reserve at South Creek to income‑restricted housing; the Arapahoe County Housing Authority will vote next Tuesday.

Fire and police unions in Federal Heights voted no confidence in City Manager Jacquie Halburnt and are demanding an independent investigation.

Denver Audubon is opening a nature-based preschool at Kingery Nature Center this fall. The program pairs preschool basics with mostly outdoor days and has applications open.

Regulators have opened a pre-rulemaking process to tighten Uber and Lyft safety rules after Gov. Polis vetoed HB1291; proposals include impersonation checks and tougher reporting.

A state review found about $25 million in alleged fraud in Colorado's Medicaid transportation program. Officials say they blocked nearly $24.5 million and froze hundreds of providers while investigators probe.

Denver's weather is set to vary, with a sunny day followed by a cold front midweek. Expect critical fire weather conditions, chances of weekend snow, and a warming trend by next Tuesday.

A scaled‑back lane reduction on East Alameda has sparked protests, an advisory‑board resignation and a council rebuke as neighbors accuse the city of favoring well‑connected opponents.

Ephemeral is expanding to Jefferson Park this March with Ephemeral Tap & Bottle, focusing on to-go beer and rotating guest breweries.

Denver testing found Polkadot chocolate bars with psilocybin and other hallucinogens. City officials urge shoppers to avoid the products and report them.

The Colorado State Patrol is addressing the issue of tailgating, noting it contributed to nearly 2,800 accidents last year, and emphasizing the importance of safe driving practices to prevent crashes and injuries.