A lightning strike on Mount Blue Sky’s summit Sunday killed one and injured four, officials said. Rescuers airlifted victims and authorities are investigating.

An Arvada police drone located a pit bull that fled after an early‑morning bite; officers say the animal was captured and taken to a local shelter.

Mayor Mike Johnston convened a task force to design universal child care for Denver; a pilot is planned for next fall and the group's membership will be unveiled Monday. Cost and funding questions remain.

A Colorado appeals court ruled July 23 that employees who discuss pay can sue for retaliation even if no gender-based pay gap is alleged. The 3-0 decision clears the way for a retaliation claim in Verheggen v. Adams County.

A foothills blaze west of Sedalia was estimated at about 3 acres and threatened roughly a dozen structures, prompting mandatory evacuations and sheltering. Crews remained on scene overnight to protect homes.

Fifty years after the Big Thompson flood killed 144 people, Northern Colorado gathers to remember and to reassess whether the canyon remains at risk. Experts and officials will meet this week to review lessons and warning advances.

A short break from near‑100 heat arrives Monday, July 27 — but late‑day storms could bring gusty winds and heavy, localized rain.

A high-speed rollover east of Ault killed three people and injured two. Four of those involved were recent Eaton High School graduates.

Adams County firefighters discovered a body in a tunnel beneath an I‑25 bridge near 70th Avenue while responding to an illegal burn; detectives and the coroner are investigating.

A 25-year-old cyclist died early Saturday after his bike went off Gold Run Road near Gold Hill. Boulder County deputies and the coroner are investigating.

A brush fire near Desert Wine Lane in Parker threatened homes Saturday before crews contained the blaze. A Douglas County helicopter and mutual‑aid crews knocked down hot spots; no injuries were reported.

A juvenile was shot Friday in the 9200 block of Hoffman Way in Thornton; police say the wound to his arm was not life‑threatening. Detectives are asking anyone with information to call the tip line.

Denver police say officers are investigating an outdoor death near East Hampden and South Galena. The medical examiner will determine cause and investigators are asking for tips.