Tonight’s briefing covers a mix of human moments and hard‑hit realities—from a delivery driver’s heartfelt salute to a city grappling with a sudden heat wave. We’ll also look at how policy, technology, and natural forces shape everyday life in Colorado.
Amazon delivery driver unwraps, salutes Kentucky military family’s American flag
The home’s Ring camera captured the moment that turned an ordinary delivery into something meaningful.
Longmont police shoot, kill suspect accused of taking victim hostage
Longmont police say a 20-year-old man was shot and killed by an officer Monday afternoon after allegedly taking a victim hostage during a domestic-related…
Greeley fatality spotlights rapid, unpredictable speed in grass fires
A 45-year-old died Saturday in a grass fire, known to commonly spread faster than other types of structure or forest fires.
Aurora considers data center moratorium as state’s largest facility prepares to open
Even if the moratorium is passed, it would not stop the construction of projects already under development.
Denver hot, hazy 90s to start week ahead of cooler weather and midweek showers
Hot and dry with areas of smoke to begin the week. Changes coming midweek with a return of the monsoon moisture and a chance for rain on multiple days.
Xcel Energy rate increase request scaled back, but Colorado customers say any hike is too much
Xcel Energy’s proposed rate hike was reduced to $166 million, but Colorado customers say electric bills are already unaffordable.
The Evening Briefing publishes daily around 6 p.m. Mountain time.
