Arapahoe County completed a paving season with 44,274 tons of asphalt, improving roads and infrastructure, though slightly less than in 2022. Major projects included bridge and road repairs, with more upgrades planned for the future.

Arapahoe County has approved new open space rules effective January 1, 2025, aiming for sustainable use and management of parks and trails following community input.

Aurora dentist James Craig, accused of fatally poisoning his wife, has secured new attorneys after the unexpected withdrawal of his previous counsel. The trial is pending re-scheduling.

The Boulder County Sheriff's Office now considers the death of a 49-year-old woman west of Jamestown not suspicious after an investigation involving interviews and a search warrant.

A home invasion in Aurora escalated to kidnapping and a stabbing; 14 were detained. The incident coincides with local mayoral tensions over migrant housing.

Kevin Van Winkle was sworn in as Douglas County Commissioner on December 17, 2024, ahead of his official term starting January 2025, following a sudden resignation in District III.

Boulder County awards $3.95 million in grants to 21 organizations to address opioid use, funded by national opioid settlements for prevention and treatment.

The Boulder County Courthouse has been designated as a National Historic Landmark for its role in LGBTQ+ equality, marking where the first U.S. same-sex marriage license was issued in 1975.

Prescribed burns near Superior are postponed due to unexpected weather changes. Boulder County will reschedule the burns at locations like Cohig and Mayhoffer to reduce wildfire risks, pending favorable conditions.

The Colorado State Patrol warns against impaired driving during the holidays, noting the high cost of DUIs, which average $13,530 for first offenders.

A 42-year-old hiker died after falling from the Second Flatiron in Boulder. His body was found by friends and recovered by local agencies. The man’s identity is withheld pending next of kin notification.

The interest rate on tenant security deposits in Boulder will increase to 2.92% starting January 1, 2025, following a 2004 ordinance. Resources are available for tenant inquiries.

Morrison, Colorado will close its police department due to financial issues, with Jefferson County Sheriff's Office taking over on January 1. The town's nine officers will be laid off.