Good morning, Denver.

Aurora police ask the public for help with a cold double homicide case from two years ago in which Omar Williams and Kejuan Mays were shot and found in an alley—tipsters can call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 7209137867.

Local police and federal agents said on August 18 that they arrested 30 suspects tied to the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang in a multi-agency investigation of illegal firearms sales, drug trafficking and human smuggling in the Denver area—officials vowed to remove the gang's influence from Colorado.

Aurora police said Tuesday morning a suspect stole a patrol car during a burglary when keys left in an officer’s pocket allowed the theft, sparking a chase that ended near East Alameda Avenue and South Buckley Road when an officer intentionally crashed into the fleeing vehicle—forcing the suspect to surrender as both he and the officer sustained minor injuries.

Some Denver Public Schools families are starting the new school year nervous about possible ICE raids, though officials say agents must have a valid warrant to enter schools or protected spaces—officials are also sharing resources to ease concerns.

Scientists led by Becky Adams-Selin finished a six‑week hail study this summer—using radar, drones and foam pads to measure ice from Mountain West storms, and they stored 26 boxes of hailstones in a lab—data that will help improve weather warnings and lower repair costs.

Colorado lawmakers will meet tomorrow in a special session to consider Senate Bill 25B-0010, which would pause the gray wolf reintroduction program and cut its budget by $264,268.

The bill would use the saved money to lower health insurance costs while still giving livestock producers help with wolf attacks—showing a bipartisan response to budget concerns.

On Tuesday, Denver laid off 171 employees from DOTI as part of efforts to close a $200 million budget gap — the city also removed over 660 vacant positions.

Laid-off workers received one month of paid administrative leave and severance pay based on their service, and a virtual town hall is scheduled to update them.

Denver City Council canceled plans for a $26K mountain retreat in Park County scheduled for next week after 171 city workers were laid off Monday— the council is checking with Lone Rock about a refund but may not recover all funds.

The move comes amid budget cuts and job losses that have shaken the city administration.