Good morning, Denver.

Kilyn Lewis’ family and supporters gathered at the Aurora condo parking lot where he was fatally shot at 11:37 a.m. today to release balloons with farewell messages and his picture in remembrance, and they scheduled another balloon release for 6 p.m. at 384 S.

Ironton St.—inviting community members to honor his life.

Andrea Bocelli returns to Denver for a concert at Ball Arena on June 17 and CPR Classical is giving away two tickets until 11:59 p.m. on June 1—interested readers can enter the contest through CPR Classical.

Aurora lawmakers questioned spending opioid settlement funds on naloxone vending machines after concerns arose that the machines might encourage drug use+ City staff explained that vending machines were one of several proposed measures to use more than $3.4 million for opioid prevention efforts and requested more detailed data for further consideration.

Gov. Polis vetoed House Bill 1291 that would impose new safety measures on rideshare companies after a state lawmaker was allegedly assaulted during a Lyft ride.

Uber warned it might stop service in Colorado if the measure became law—Lyft also urged the veto, and Polis said his office would explore other options to boost rideshare safety.

Denver will soon allow outdoor drinking in designated areas along 16th Street where people can enjoy cold beer or cocktails from licensed businesses between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. with extended hours on some holiday weekends—these zones will open in time for the 16th Street grand reopening on May 31 and include restrictions like no outside drinks.

A bat found at a Boulder home tested positive for rabies, marking the third confirmed case as rabies season begins in Colorado.

County health officials urge residents to avoid handling wild animals and seek prompt medical care if exposed—reminding everyone to keep pets’ vaccinations up to date.

Denver health officials are ramping up inspections of hundreds of public pools ahead of Memorial Day weekend to ensure they are clean, safe and properly licensed — they check water tests, emergency phones and main drains while fixing unlicensed pools reported since 2023.

Residents can call 311 if they spot a pool without a displayed license.