Good morning, Denver.

A 23-year-old Denver man was arrested on Monday on an unrelated warrant and charged with a hit-and-run that killed cyclist John Wilkinson on Sunday in Boulder County — officials said he drove a blue Toyota Highlander, fled the scene, and abandoned his vehicle in Littleton.

Aurora police are asking for public help in identifying a man who allegedly attacked a woman near Expo Park on the High Line Canal Trail on May 8 around 6:30 a.m.—the suspect, described as about 5'10" and 175 pounds with dark shoulder-length hair and wearing white tennis shoes, green pants, and a black jacket, fled north after the victim fought him off.

Aurora police said two males were taken to hospital after a shooting on Wednesday evening on the 3100 block of Ursula Street—one with life-threatening injuries and one with minor wounds as investigators work to gather more details with no suspect yet identified.

In November 2022, Denver voters approved Waste No More with 70% support to require more recycling and composting in the city.

Two years later, enforcement remains on hold as city leaders work on exemptions for small businesses — with plans to start enforcement in April if delays continue.

Denver City Council is reviewing a proposal that would allow developers to choose parking spaces for new construction, which could ease parking shortages and expand patio spaces for businesses — the proposal will be discussed on June 10 with a final vote expected on July 7.

Sen. John Hickenlooper said he is demanding a full explanation from the FAA after up to 20 pilots lost contact with air traffic controllers near Denver on May 12—he said the agency must fix the issue to keep flying safe and has yet to provide answers.

Denver has seen a 150% rise in families experiencing homelessness since 2022 due to more evictions and an influx of newcomers.

Mayor Mike Johnston's team will launch an eviction prevention program with Denver Public Schools and expand rapid rehousing efforts — including a summer plan to help families living in vehicles move into shelter or stable housing.

Denver officials have been gathering public input on an $800 million bond proposal to upgrade infrastructure including recreational centers, roads, and a Native American cultural center.

An executive committee will narrow the project list before a final submission to the City Council later this summer so the bond can appear on the November ballot — Mayor Mike Johnston said it will build the city's future without raising taxes — as Denver residents continue to share ideas.