Colorado this week became the first state to require automakers and battery makers to finance collection, labeling and recycling for EV propulsion batteries. The law sets recovery targets and a timeline for collection, fees and landfill bans.

Mother Other, the Easy Vegan team's new restaurant, opens next Saturday in Denver's Design District with a vegetable-forward menu and a cocktail program.

Water World’s Summit Canyon brings a 60‑foot lookout tower, four new slides — including the Denver metro’s first drop‑capsule — plus family pools and new amenities.

Heat, low humidity and gusty winds have pushed fire danger up across Colorado this week; NWS watches and multiple county restrictions are in effect.

Three pedestrians were struck in a downtown Denver crosswalk near 20th and Larimer; one person was dragged under the car before being freed and the driver was arrested.

FBI Denver says 45‑year‑old Dustin Ware was identified and arrested in connection with a June 2 robbery at the PNC branch in West Highland. Authorities credited public tips.

The 35th Cherry Creek Arts Festival fills Cherry Creek North July 3–5 with juried artists, live music and a ticketed Opening Night preview on July 2. Organizers say the jury picked hundreds from nearly 2,000 applicants.

Aztlan Outdoor Pool in Sunnyside is closed after officials found it was losing over 16,000 gallons daily. Vibrant Denver bond money—about $15M—is slated to pay for a rebuilt pool.

Officer Byrd and Denver police rescued a non‑verbal 8‑year‑old from the river after a drone‑assisted grid search; the child was medically cleared and reunited with family.

Three separate overnight shootings in Aurora sent multiple people to hospitals and left one person critically injured. Police are asking witnesses to come forward.

Two brush fires near RidgeGate Parkway have Lone Tree neighbors worried about an Xcel substation and overhead lines. Officials say investigations are ongoing.

Denver's voter service centers are opening in stages starting June 15; drop boxes are already accessible 24/7 and ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on June 30. Unaffiliated voters get two ballots but should return only one.

A planned rally with Hasan Piker and Melat Kiros was moved to the Colorado State Capitol after last‑minute venue cancellations, prompting a high‑profile withdrawal and political blame.