Good morning, Denver.

City officials plan to turn an empty gravel lot on Colfax and Broadway near Civic Center Station into a pickleball court complex—featuring six courts, shade canopies, and a shipping container kiosk—and the bid opportunity is open until June 23.

The facility will operate daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. to offer downtown residents a new recreational option.

Aging Coloradans in Denver are finding it hard to keep large, older homes as increased medical needs and fixed incomes make upkeep and downsizing a challenge—local experts note that the growing over-60 population, set to reach 28% by 2050, may benefit from new plans to support aging in place. The issue has prompted studies and policy talks to improve housing options for longtime residents facing financial and physical burdens.

Lumen Technologies, known as CenturyLink, is selling its residential business to AT&T for $5.75 billion, which will transfer 1 million broadband customers in metro areas including Denver — the deal will close in the first half of 2026 pending federal approval.

Federal agents tracked eight unaccompanied immigrant minors in April from foster care centers in Denver and Colorado Springs—officials said their effort aimed to ensure the children’s safety.

Immigration advocates argued the checks scared families and diverted resources from more urgent public safety issues.

On Thursday, volunteers packed food at the Sheridan Rec Center as long lines formed outside, showing a sharp need while lawmakers in D.C. considered changes to SNAP.

Anti-hunger advocates urge lawmakers to review the funding bill that would shift more costs to states—threatening to reduce benefits for families—when many rely on these funds for meals.

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill on May 6 at Genesee Park that protects wild bison entering from neighboring states by classifying them as big game wildlife—so they can only be shot if a hunting permit is given.

The law takes effect on January 1 and adds funds for wildlife surveys and range assessments.

Governor Jared Polis said that the House’s 'big, beautiful bill' passed last Thursday would cut Medicaid and raise health care premiums 20 to 30 percent—risking coverage for hundreds of thousands in Colorado—and warned that reduced federal funding could cost the state millions.

He added that new state actions to ease housing restrictions have led several cities to file lawsuits as Colorado works to boost affordable housing.

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston said on Thursday that furloughs and a hiring freeze were announced because the city faced a $250 million budget deficit.

Furloughs will start on June 1 and the hiring freeze will run until Sept. 15—saving $10 million—while officials may consolidate departments or cut programs if needed.

The Denver Nuggets promoted David Adelman to head coach after he served as interim and led the team on a playoff run that saw them win three regular season games, beat the Clippers, and push the Oklahoma City Thunder close in the conference semifinals.

Nuggets owner Josh Kroenke praised his leadership — the team will soon decide on a new general manager following Calvin Booth's dismissal.