Heat Wave Likely to Last

A powerful heat wave impacting much of the western U.S., including Colorado, is expected to last through at least next weekend.

Temperatures were forecast to climb to the mid-to-upper 90s in the Denver area today. Grand Junction, meanwhile, could see triple-digit highs through Tuesday.

Several cities have already broken or tied daily heat records, including Loveland and Greeley.

The hot, dry weather poses a challenge for crews battling wildfires, including the Aspen Acres Fire, which has now burned 98,100 acres in Pueblo and Custer counties.

Threat Shuts Down Water World

Roughly 4,000 guests at Water World were evacuated from the amusement park Saturday afternoon so that police could investigate an unverified bomb threat.

A park staffer who answered the phone described the threatening message as “a robotic voice that said there was a bomb in the park.”

Three hours after the closure, Federal Heights PD announced nothing of concern was found during the search and no threat existed. The park reopened Sunday.

Several other threats were reported at amusement parks nationwide over the past week. Officials say it’s unclear if this incident is linked to the trend.

Spiral Tower Plans Advance

A proposed 30-story observation tower in downtown Denver is now in the design and engineering process, bringing a concept that’s garnered widespread speculation closer to reality.

Concept plans for the 673-foot tower show a tall, twisting column dotted with circular pods, which would spiral around the structure, moving people to the top. See photos here.

Initial designs, released in July 2025, drew comparisons to everything from Lord of the Rings’ Eye of Sauron to an old-fashioned barber’s pole.

If built at its planned height, the tower would become the 4th-tallest building in Denver’s skyline.

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➤ Statewide: At least four people have been arrested for intentionally setting fires this year. The latest incident occurred June 29 in Jefferson County. (More)

➤ Mesa County: A small plane crashed south of Grand Junction last week. Both occupants walked away from the crash and were taken to a hospital. (More)

➤ Greeley: A federal lawsuit alleges the city’s current council ward boundaries dilute the voting power of Latino residents. (See Details)

➤ Westminster: A hit-and-run crash involving a semi-truck spilled 50 to 60 gallons of diesel on Highway 36 on Saturday, closing the westbound lanes for hours. (More)

➤ Bellvue: A local couple is searching for a 25-year-old mare they believe was stolen from their property, offering a $2,500 reward for the horse’s return. (See Details)

➤ Boulder County: A new bicycle bypass bridge is being installed at the intersection of 63rd Street and Highway 119. The highway will be closed for construction this Friday. (More)

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➤ The Colorado Rockies selected Kentucky shortstop Tyler Bell with the No. 10 overall pick on day one of the MLB Draft. Bell earned first-team All-SEC honors in 2026. (More)

➤ Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix showcased his fully recovered ankle in a recently released video from QB Country, a company he trains with in the offseason. (Watch Video)

➤ Denver Nuggets 2024 draft pick KJ Simpson led the team with 19 points in a 101-82 NBA Summer League victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday. (More)

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➤ Aurora City Councilmember Amy Wiles is reportedly considering additional data center regulations and expects possible rule changes by the end of the summer. (More)

➤ Western Slope Orchards continue to struggle in the wake of a devastating April freeze, which resulted in a total loss of crops at many businesses. (More)

➤ New recycling and compost requirements for Denver restaurants go into effect Sept. 1. (See Rules)

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➤ The Broomfield Veterans Museum has digitized 200 Colorado veterans’ stories, photographs, and military histories using new technology, replacing three-ring binders with a touchscreen kiosk. (More)

➤ Construction workers in Littleton helped an animal control officer rescue ducklings that had fallen into a storm drain. (See Video)

➤ The ARTery, a new Grand Valley art hub, will hold its grand opening tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. The space features areas for ceramics, fiber arts, printmaking, and more. (More)

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Have you been to Water World this summer?

1. Yes, more than once
2. Yes, once
3. No, but I’d like to go
4. No, not my thing

Yesterday’s Results:

What was the best celebration of Colorado in the last week?

1. Denver’s drone and fireworks show: 26%
2. All the emptied Coors cans: 25%
3. Best in Show at the Great American State Fair: 24%
4. Other (Reply to let us know): 24%

Located northwest of Fort Collins along the Cache la Poudre River, the town of Bellvue was originally named what?

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