Denver news

Here are some recent news stories from Denver, Colorado:

Local News

• Denver Mayor Michael Hancock has announced a plan to increase the city's affordable housing stock by 10,000 units over the next five years. (Source: Denver Post)
• The Denver Broncos have signed a new deal with their quarterback, Russell Wilson, to a five-year contract extension worth $245 million. (Source: ESPN)
• The City of Denver has launched a new program to provide free menstrual products to students in low-income schools. (Source: CBS Denver)

Crime and Public Safety

• A man was arrested and charged with murder after a shooting in the Park Hill neighborhood left one person dead and another injured. (Source: Denver7)
• The Denver Police Department is investigating a string of burglaries in the Highland neighborhood, with several homes targeted in recent weeks. (Source: Westword)
• The FBI is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect in a string of bank robberies in the Denver area. (Source: Denver Post)

Weather

• A winter storm warning has been issued for the Denver area, with up to 6 inches of snow expected to fall in some areas. (Source: National Weather Service)
• The City of Denver has announced that it will be opening warming centers to help people stay warm during the cold weather. (Source: CBS Denver)
• The Denver International Airport has reported a record number of passengers for the month of December, with over 3.5 million travelers passing through the airport. (Source: Denver Post)

Sports

• The Denver Nuggets have signed a new deal with their star player, Nikola Jokić, to a five-year contract extension worth $147 million. (Source: ESPN)
• The Colorado Rockies have announced that they will be hosting a series of spring training games at Coors Field in February. (Source: Denver Post)
• The Denver Broncos have hired a new head coach, Sean Payton, who previously coached the New Orleans Saints. (Source: ESPN)

Business

• A new brewery has opened in the RiNo neighborhood, offering a variety of craft beers and a taproom. (Source: Westword)
• The City of Denver has announced plans to develop a new mixed-use project in the LoDo neighborhood, featuring office space, retail, and residential units. (Source: Denver Business Journal)
• A local tech company has announced plans to expand its operations in Denver, creating over 100 new jobs in the process. (Source: Denver Post)