Good morning, Denver.

Rescuers saved two New York men struck by lightning near Torreys Peak last Thursday after a Colorado National Guard Blackhawk helicopter set a record by hoisting the more seriously injured man from 14,200 feet — one man was hospitalized in fair condition while the other received treatment and was released.

An Aurora police officer fatally shot a 58-year-old man on Saturday during a domestic disturbance when the man produced a handgun from a toolbox and pointed it at officers at a home in the 15800 block of E.

Arkansas Drive — the officer has been placed on leave as independent and internal investigations continue.

Denver police arrested 17 protestors during Saturday protests after peaceful marches near the State Capitol turned tense when hundreds moved toward the highway and officers used pepper balls and smoke—resulting in charges for resisting arrest, obstruction, and throwing projectiles.

Police in Denver investigated a shooting early Sunday morning in downtown’s Ballpark District on the 2200 block of Blake Street—one person was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead while no arrests have been made.

Denver movie theaters show mostly blockbuster films, so independent movies get very little time on screen.

Keith Garcia of Sie FilmCenter said theaters now offer independent films for a short time—leaving few choices for viewers looking for a different experience.

Thousands celebrated Juneteenth in Denver’s historic Five Points neighborhood on Sunday during the annual Juneteenth Music Festival—featuring a parade that began at Manual High School and proceeded down Welton Street.

Parade coordinator Chiniqua Jackson said the event showed growing community enthusiasm despite reduced sponsorship shortening the celebration.

Aurora lawmakers voted on June 9 to kill two ordinances that would have aligned local building codes with new state affordable housing laws—public hearings and builder input had shown no negative feedback toward the measures.

Some council members argued the proposals harmed local control and may lead to a court challenge if state mandates proceed.