John Adams Academy says it will install a fleet of human‑flown drones meant to respond to active threats when it opens in Sterling Ranch. The move has divided parents and county officials as funding and oversight are debated.

New CJRA data and local reporting show a spike in long‑pending civil motions in Colorado federal court, with clerks correcting errors and lawmakers eyeing more judges.

Denver police released bodycam footage of a July 5 North Denver shooting after neighbors reported repeated harassment. Authorities say the suspect lunged with a 10‑inch kitchen knife and was shot; the DA will review the case.

Boulder resident Bob Chew reported a $1.1M personal infusion into his Forward Party U.S. Senate campaign and debuted statewide billboards as part of an early ad push.

A small inflatable raft capsized at Cherry Creek State Park’s swim beach; responders recovered a man from the reservoir and investigators are on scene.

Timnath Reservoir has been opened temporarily to anglers under an emergency salvage authorization as water levels fall and a large fish kill becomes likely. Officials have suspended bag limits and waived certain permits to let people harvest fish now.

Denver rezoned 114 acres near DIA to clear the way for United’s new training campus, promising dozens of simulators and public open space. The project’s phases and approvals will play out over several years.

A Greeley man sold a 35‑acre parcel that includes the Poudre–South Platte confluence to the city with a deed that requires a memorial to his grandparents. The land stays farmed under a lease through 2028 while planners eye trail ties.

A lost cat wandered into the eastbound catwalk of the Eisenhower‑Johnson Tunnel, briefly closing eastbound I‑70 before CDOT workers rescued and reunited it with its owners.

Weld County says 44‑year‑old Benjamin Weir, listed as a sexually violent predator, is wanted on a parole‑violation warrant. Authorities ask anyone with information to call (970) 304‑6464 or 911.

Soda Club, a Michelin‑recognized East Village pasta and natural‑wine bar, is opening a RiNo location at The Ramble Hotel in September 2026. The menu will focus on handmade pasta, Roman pinsa and natural wines.

After a kitchen fire and tax headaches, El Chingon owner Lorenzo Nuñez has signed a 10-year lease at The Source Hotel and plans a fall reopening with a tightened menu and agave cocktails.

Sunny and hot today with highs near 96°F. Expect gusty afternoons and weekend highs nearing the upper 90s.