Five people were treated for smoke-related injuries after an early-morning apartment fire in Commerce City; officials say sprinklers helped contain the blaze.

Lawmakers and staff flagged security and communications failures at the EPA's Region 8 Denver office after a suspicious package and other lapses left employees unsure how to reach 911.

A 176‑unit tower in Denver’s Golden Triangle changed hands for $30M on June 29, 2026 — roughly half of what it sold for in 2021 — highlighting a broader multifamily repricing.

A 17-year-old died after a suspected stolen Volkswagen Jetta crashed and caught fire in west Aurora following a brief police pursuit. Police say the investigation is ongoing.

A drone over southbound I‑25 halted a Douglas County firefighting helicopter as crews tracked and cited the pilot.

Los Dos Potrillos will reopen in Littleton on July 9 after a March kitchen fire, returning with repairs and a remodel that highlights the Ramirez family's heritage.

Clear morning and a cool start; highs near 95°F with patchy smoke and a slight chance of afternoon storms. Expect gusty winds with any passing cells.

An individual was found dead on Kiener's Route on Longs Peak on July 5. Recovery involved park rangers and an interagency helitack crew; the case is under investigation.

A 23-year-old minibike rider died after a head-on collision with an SUV on East Colfax in Aurora. Police say the Subaru driver stayed on scene and cooperated as investigators probe the crash.

A tow operator was seriously injured after an altercation on I‑70 west of Limon; Colorado State Patrol is searching for a suspect driving a silver Dodge Dakota.

A former Loveland jiu‑jitsu instructor was arrested after two children reported sexual assault. Police say the academy is closed and are asking for tips.

A firefighter freed themself after a 400‑lb boulder pinned their leg on North Apostle Mountain. A HAATS Black Hawk hoist and Mountain Rescue Aspen technicians evacuated the injured rescuer.

Spokane’s BuyWander has opened a 52,000‑square‑foot return center in Denver’s Central Park and is hiring for multiple warehouse roles as it expands. The site will run daily auctions and local pickup.