Good morning, Denver.

On Wednesday, four orangutans escaped into a service hallway at the Denver Zoo when a door malfunctioned—staff tranquilized them and returned them safely to their enclosure while investigators looked into the cause.

Arvada police arrested Carlos Manuel Cayetano, 39—charged with leaving the scene of an accident and other offenses—after he allegedly struck and killed longtime Arvada resident James Aguilar, a man in a wheelchair, just before 2 a.m. on May 8 on Wadsworth Boulevard north of 53rd Avenue.

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation issued a Missing Indigenous Person Alert for 17-year-old McKayla Kemble last seen near Arvada Ridge Light Rail Station on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. while wearing a green and blue shirt, green hoodie and blue jeans; authorities ask anyone with tips to call (303-980-3489) or (911).

Aurora Police released body camera footage from May 12 that shows how an officer-involved shooting led to the fatality of Rashaud Johnson in an airport parking lot—Chief Todd Chamberlain said the full video will soon be available online and expressed his sympathy for everyone affected.

Denver early childhood teachers are using hands-on nature activities to ease eco-anxiety in young students.

At Palmer Elementary and other centers, educators combine gardening, recycling lessons, and outdoor play—helping children learn about climate change in a balanced, positive way.

Rocky Mountain National Park reopened Trail Ridge Road today after wintry weather delayed its seasonal opening—visitors must now use a timed-entry reservation system with two time windows and be cautious of icy conditions at high elevations.

Governor Jared Polis vetoed a bill that would have banned algorithms used by landlords to set rents — he said the current tools help find vacancies and give renters meaningful data.

Critics say the decision may let landlords keep using secret software that could push rent prices higher.

Denver cyclists expressed concern after flex posts were removed from downtown bike lanes on Blake and Market Streets—posts that once helped separate riders from traffic.

DOTI said the changes aim to reduce visual clutter while keeping posts at key spots, but some fear the update may lower safety for cyclists.

Denver and Aurora have paid $19M in settlements over lawsuits filed after the George Floyd protests—$18.3M by Denver and $1.4M by Aurora.

The lawsuits alleged police used excessive force on protesters, journalists, medics and bystanders.

Colorado health officials confirmed seven measles cases in 2025, including one vaccinated adult from Arapahoe County with international travel and two cases linked to a Turkish Airlines flight arriving on May 13 — local agencies are contacting exposed passengers and advising symptom monitoring. Community members may visit a free MMR vaccination clinic at Aurora Community Connection today from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. as vaccination rates have sharply increased.