Tonight’s briefing covers a range of significant local developments and national news. We examine the impact of extreme weather in Denver and tragic incidents across the country.
Denver starts the week hot and hazy
There are a couple more hot and hazy days coming to the Front Range before a change in the weather brings a cool down.
Denver Zoo expands cooling measures amid prolonged summer heat
Despite temperatures climbing into the upper 90s Sunday, visitors still flocked to the Denver Zoo, where staff have implemented extra measures to protect…
1 killed, 1 injured in grass fire near Greeley homeless encampment
A woman died and a man is in critical condition after a large grass fire near homeless encampments in the Greeley area.
Authorities investigate whether microburst played role in deadly Greeley fire
A grass fire in Greeley killed one and critically injured another Saturday afternoon as authorities investigate whether a microburst that damaged power…
Elk Fire impacts summer tourism for local businesses in Lake City
A wildfire burning near the Hinsdale County town of Lake City has been active for roughly 30 days, gutting what is typically the most profitable month for…
Motorcyclist killed in suspected intentional hit-and-run in southwest Denver
Police in Denver are investigating a suspected intentional hit-and-run that has now been classified as a homicide after a crash involving a vehicle and a…
Denver Police investigate fatal motorcycle crash as homicide
Denver Police said that the driver of the vehicle intentionally struck the victim’s motorcycle, causing the crash near Sheridan Boulevard and Hampden Avenue.
The Evening Briefing publishes daily around 6 p.m. Mountain time.
