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.

Longmont’s council voted 6–1 to ban hyperscale data centers, capping energy at 5% of the regional grid or 100 MW and citing water and grid concerns. The move follows a wave of local moratoria across the Front Range.

Two Colorado men filed suit in Denver, asking a court to expand the state’s FGM law to prohibit nonmedical circumcision of boys and to block the practice by injunction.

Records show PERA’s investment managers pulled six‑figure incentive checks after 2022 losses, prompting outrage from retirees and new scrutiny from lawmakers.

A Loveland resident has sued to unseal the final Ernst & Young audit of Centerra North, reigniting questions about city oversight as development continues.

CBS Colorado will air a GOP governor debate tonight with Barb Kirkmeyer and Scott Bottoms; Victor Marx declined to participate.

DOJ moved to intervene in a federal challenge to Colorado's HB21‑1060, saying the state law conflicts with federal U‑visa rules and could force unwanted certifications.

The Denver Housing Authority's board removed CEO Joaquín Cintrón Vega after an internal disagreement. Joshua Crawley will serve as interim CEO as the agency continues major projects.

Polis signed HB26‑1276 and HB26‑1283, expanding CDPHE inspections at detention centers and making unlawful confiscation of workers’ IDs a crime.

Denver Public Schools named Dr. Sito Narcisse interim chief of schools as the district rebuilds central‑office support for principals and school operations.

Bow Mar approved plans to gate several public streets and give residents RFID tags; Denver and Littleton have demanded the town stop the project and warned of action.

At a West Highland forum, SD34 candidates split sharply on rent control — one backs stabilization, the other pushes permitting reform and more housing.

A Denver debate meant to test GOP hopefuls instead spiraled into a surreal hour of pardons, threats and fundraising boasts. The showdown clarified sharp splits inside the party.