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Bus rapid transit is now running on Denver's Colfax Avenue between Broadway and Colorado Boulevard. The Colfax Business Improvement District announced the start of service after two years of construction. Drivers must use the outer lanes, while buses use a bus-only lane, which changes travel along the corridor.
CBS News Los Angeles (KCBS/KCAL) · Sep 28, 2026Rain is possible in Denver day and night through Wednesday. The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for most of southeastern Colorado counties because of possible heavy rain. Denver is not facing the worst of it, but residents should expect wet weather as the storm system nears.
Denver Gazette · Sep 29, 2026Two people have been arrested after an armed robbery at a home in Denver's Sunnyside neighborhood. Robbers posed as customers of a jewelry seller, and both parents were shot and critically injured. Three suspects are still being sought, and the family is recovering, which leaves the case unresolved for the neighborhood.
CBS Colorado · Sep 27, 2026Nib used AI to summarize the linked public news sources. No Juncture editor reviewed this brief. AI summaries can miss context or make mistakes, so check the original sources before acting on this information.
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Pat Bryant stated he "did sell it just enough" regarding a pass interference call during a recent Broncos victory. The incident occurred near the end of the game at Empower Field at Mile High. Officials ruled defensive pass interference, leading to the go-ahead score.
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Drivers in downtown Denver, LoHi, and along Broadway can now park for three hours after 3 p.m. on weekdays and all day Saturdays. City officials anticipate this change could generate over $1 million in revenue to help people enjoy the city longer.
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Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser filed a lawsuit in the federal district court in Denver to stop plans for an immigration detention center at a former state prison near Hudson. The suit alleges that DHS and ICE ignored legal duties regarding environmental and residential impacts before proceeding with the facility.
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Denver City Council member Shontel Lewis withdrew a proposed labor acknowledgment recognizing Denver’s history of enslaved labor. This followed discussions where some members suggested broadening the language to include other exploited groups. Lewis stated the withdrawal was due to community group feedback regarding grouping distinct histories.
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Attorneys have filed a lawsuit alleging that failures in security and treatment contributed to an incident where a man walked in front of a jet during takeoff at Denver International Airport. The suit names the city, airport officials, and a contractor, claiming personnel failed to respond to an intrusion alarm.
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A black bear is believed to have broken into at least 20 garages in the southwest Denver metro area, specifically in the Ken Caryl area. Colorado Parks and Wildlife believes the first break-in occurred on August 22. Traps are currently being used to capture the animal.
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Amazon's Zoox is using a small test fleet of autonomous vehicles in Denver this winter. The training aims to help improve the technology's handling of various weather conditions, including heavy rain and snow. Safety operators will manually drive these vehicles, which are designed differently from traditional cars.
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"Waitress," a musical about friendship and family, is coming to the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. The touring production will play at the Buell Theatre from November 27-29. Samantha Lane Scruggs, who plays Jenna, hopes audiences leave with a message of taking control of their own stories.
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A cold front is moving through the metro area, bringing spotty showers and a chance for heavier rain across southern Colorado. A significant flooding threat is possible Tuesday night through Wednesday as tropical moisture merges with a storm system.
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The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for most of Colorado’s southeastern counties due to possible heavy rainfall. While Denver is spared the worst worry, it can expect moisture with rain possible day and night through Wednesday. A storm system is expected to bring impactful heavy rainfall by midweek.
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Nearly $170 million in federal grant funds are set for 250 projects across rural Colorado. These grants will help train healthcare workers, expand mobile clinics, and adopt modern electronic health record systems. The funding is part of Colorado’s Rural Health Transformation Program.
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A Colorado Public Utilities Commission analysis found that power outages in 2026 are exceeding historic averages for Xcel Energy customers. PUC staff noted this trend has been seen in multiple years, pointing to frequent blackouts rather than just major weather events. The commission is reviewing these findings.
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