A tanker fire has closed westbound I-70 near Silverthorne between exits 205 and 203. The westbound tunnel is also shut and an extended closure is expected.

A pedestrian was pronounced dead after exiting a stalled vehicle on northbound I‑25 near Auraria Parkway, Denver police said. Investigators have closed lanes and asked witnesses to come forward.

A private plan called Denver West Express sketches a $33 billion, battery‑powered rail from DIA into the Rockies with long tunnels, Frisco charging and express runs to Avon. Backers say it would relieve I‑70 congestion, but the plan faces major engineering and funding hurdles.

Triple‑digit heat and a Heat Advisory today; late‑day storms possible. Cooling centers will be available across the city.

Longtime Boulder councilmember Mark Wallach abruptly resigned after an 8–1 vote to pursue FAA grants for the municipal airport, leaving his seat vacant until November. The move raises stakes in an already consequential council election.

A new analysis finds Metro Denver saw a small inflation‑adjusted pay bump from 2020–2025, but local housing costs and big occupational gaps leave many workers still squeezed.

Permit plans show Jersey Mike’s will convert a former Subway at the Safeway-anchored center on East 20th Avenue. No opening date has been announced.

A black bear reportedly attacked a person near Beaver Reservoir in Boulder County; wildlife officials are on scene and urging visitors to avoid nearby trails.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office posted photos and a burglary alert after a cluster of forced‑entry break‑ins in Highlands Ranch; deputies urged residents to secure windows and share footage.

Weld County SWAT arrested two people during a warrant service in Evans after deputies say they were found hiding in a ceiling crawl space and fell through the ceiling. Authorities say tear gas was deployed and the arrests tied to multiple warrants.

Jefferson County approved a tax-exemption and private-activity bond support to advance The Ives II, a 98-unit affordable housing project in Wheat Ridge with partner services.

Near‑100 heat hits Denver this weekend with Heat Advisories in place. Afternoon storms are possible; cooling centers are open.

Denver leaders broke ground on a $60M renovation at the May Bonfils Stanton Theatre in Loretto Heights, aiming to restore the 1963 venue and expand arts access in southwest Denver.