The uptick in youth violence comes amid a jump in homicides across the city, with 26 homicides in the first six months of 2026 compared to 18 at this point in 2025.

Denver is making an aggressive bid to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention, but Colorado's deep-blue status — and recent progressive primary wins — may complicate its pitch. Why it matters: Hosting the four-day event could pump up to $500 million into Denver's economy while putting the city at the center of the national political conversation just months before the 2028 general election.

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has unveiled a $100 million, four-part plan to address everything from workforce development to low interest loans, and incentives for companies to move to the city.

The Denver City Council will vote Monday on a second and final reading of a rewrite of the city's nightclub licensing rules. The ordinance already passed on first reading by a vote of 10 to 1. Not

The Denver Summit FC defeated the Portland Thorns FC 2-1 at their temporary new stadium, LPS Centennial Stadium, on Saturday, July 18, 2026.

The Denver weather forecast includes very hot temperatures approaching 100 degrees both Sunday and Monday where a Heat Advisory is in effect for the Denver metro and northern Front Range.

The incident initially stemmed from a 911 call reporting a fight in the 2100 block of East Colfax, with a caller reporting that a man in his underwear was attempting to carjack him.

Denver District Attorney John Walsh will seek to try a 12-year-old boy and 14-year-old boy as adults in the killing of a 33-year-old man in Sunnyside who police say was slain when he confronted the boys as they tried to steal or break