Today in History: June 21, first privately funded space vehicle takes flight
The aircraft SpaceShipOne made the first privately funded human spaceflight.
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PHOTOS: Juneteenth Music Festival and Parade in Denver on Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Juneteenth Music Festival and Parade in Denver on Saturday, June 20, 2026. The Juneteenth festival and parade, a Denver tradition since the 1950’s, culminates on Sunday with the Juneteenth Hop in Five Points along Welton St., featuring live performances, a bar and venue crawl celebrating culture and community.
Evacuation warning lifted for wildfire in southwest Douglas County
Douglas County officials issued a pre-evacuation warning for a wildfire burning southwest of Castle Rock on Saturday.
Colorado weather: Tornado watch issued for Eastern Plains
Summer thunderstorms could produce tornadoes on Colorado’s Eastern Plains this afternoon, National Weather Service forecasters said.
Trump tries to blame Reflecting Pool woes on vandalism, without offering substantiation
Following a $14M renovation to the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall, President Donald Trump claims it has been damaged by an act of vandalism.
Former Jeffco school psychologist gets at least 5 years in prison for child sex assault
A Jefferson County District Court judge sentenced former school psychologist James Michael Chevrier to at least five years in prison this week for sexually assaulting a student.
Today in History: June 20, race-related rioting erupts in Detroit
Race-related rioting erupted in Detroit; federal troops were sent in by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to quell the violence that resulted in more than 30 deaths.
Man arrested on suspicion of murder in Denver shooting near South Park Hill, Hale
Denver police arrested a 35-year-old man on suspicion of first-degree murder in a fatal shooting near East Colfax Avenue and North Dahlia Street.
Democratic groups spend big to boost Rep. Diana DeGette against Melat Kiros in primary’s final weeks
U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette saw a major fundraising boost from her own donors and outside spending for the final weeks of the primary election for the Denver seat, where she faces Melat Kiros and Wanda James.
President Donald Trump unveils the new Air Force One, a converted Qatari jet
President Trump showcased a new Air Force One, a Qatari-gifted Boeing 747 that will serve as a bridge aircraft until new jets are delivered in 2028.