Good morning, Denver.

Volunteers gathered at Fort Logan Cemetery on Sunday morning to plant American flags to honor fallen U.S. service members — a Memorial Day tradition that unites the community — as they remembered those who served.

Four people were injured when four vehicles crashed on S.

Parker Road (near E. Broncos Parkway) around noon on Sunday and multiple lanes remained closed for hours as the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s office investigated the incident.

Interstate 25 in Northglenn reopened Sunday morning after a two-vehicle crash involving a coach bus injured multiple people but caused no fatalities — police investigated the scene in the northbound lanes between E.

104th and E. 120th Avenues around 5 a.m. and reopened the road three hours later.

Denver restaurants have faced rising labor costs and construction disruptions that have cut into business—local leaders are set to hire a new liaison on a six-month contract to help voice owners' concerns.

Some operators, like Benzina, plan changes including a temporary closure and menu shift to address these ongoing challenges.

A Texas man, Kenneth T.

Noel (34), was sentenced Friday to 36 years to life in prison after a June traffic stop in Arapahoe County revealed he was accused of trafficking minors when two 14-year-old runaway girls were found in the car and one reported being sexually assaulted the previous night.

Nonprofit organizations in Colorado face daily challenges from funding cuts, executive orders and a state budget shortfall (a $1.2 billion deficit) that may force changes in their services.

Paul Lhevine, president and CEO of the Colorado Nonprofit Association, said nonprofit leaders are planning new strategies amid worries that these issues could shrink support for more than 260,000 jobs and a $62 billion economic impact.

Colorado law lets residents own many exotic animals by categorizing them as domestic animals or unregulated wildlife—red kangaroos are legal while species like the Patagonia mara and gila monsters are not, and owners must meet federal, state and local requirements.

Some local governments require extra permits for more exotic pets.

UCHealth launched its Medic Program in 2023 to support the mental health of EMTs and paramedics in Denver—helping them cope with job stress and burnout.

The program offers peer support and practical tips to guide first responders in managing the challenges of their work.