A national grant names Lighthouse among 40 inaugural Literary Arts Fund grantees just as Lit Fest opens June 12–19. The unrestricted award will back workshops, readings and fellowships in Denver.

The Broncos signed Sean Payton to a five-year extension through 2030, reinforcing the Paton–Payton era as Davis Webb assumes primary play-calling duties.

A new bipartisan bill would extend CHIPS tax credits to low‑Earth‑orbit chipmaking, citing Chinese experiments and early commercial tests in space. Lawmakers say it could accelerate U.S. microgravity R&D.

An 80-year-old Boulder resident says scammers convinced her to buy $200,800 in gold and hand it to a stranger, prompting a police probe and renewed fraud warnings.

With officers stretched thin after budget cuts and rising surrenders, Denver is asking residents to help catch and reunite stray dogs when it’s safe.

NOAA's SOLAR‑1 is now operational and will deliver CME imagery to forecasters in about 30 minutes, sharpening aurora forecasts and giving operators more time to protect infrastructure.

Denver police are pitching a coaching‑first approach for low‑level infractions, saying it speeds corrections — but the city’s independent monitor and watchdogs want more detail and guardrails. The policy is under formal review.

A wind-driven fire in north Rifle gutted an apartment building Wednesday and forced residents to the Garfield County Fairgrounds; officials reported no injuries. Crews continue containment and an investigation is open.

Vulcan Materials acquired Brannan Sand & Gravel operations, adding a rail‑connected quarry in Lamar and a DFW distribution yard while shedding California ready‑mix assets.

A Jefferson County judge gave probation to the driver who killed Morrison cyclist Gerald Missel; the family and safety groups offered emotional testimony and a memorial donation.

A West Denver homeowner says a renter who used a false name left her house contaminated with meth and cost her tens of thousands in cleanup. The tenant faces new charges and a court date later this month.

A 19-year-old man was arrested after his seven-month-old twins were treated for multiple rib and leg fractures; authorities say the investigation remains active.

Bomb squad and hazmat teams responded after firefighters found a suspicious package during a south Boulder structure fire. The building was evacuated while crews worked.