Jon Ewing

Advocates in Denver are urging the city to expand access to cooling centers during a heat wave, citing insufficient hours and facilities for families and unhoused individuals. Existing cooling areas in recreation centers and libraries close by 4 or 5 p.m. on Sundays, leaving some without shelter. A community center on Lawrence Street remains open longer, but advocates argue dedicated emergency cooling shelters are needed.

The Denver Post's parent company, DP Media Network, will pay $13.5 million to settle a legal dispute with the city, allowing the removal of its branding from a city-owned building. The city will gain control of the building's parking structure and existing leases, which were previously managed by DP Media Network.

Denver's hazard sirens were accidentally activated during a tornado watch, which officials confirmed was a mistake with no immediate threat. The tornado watch, valid until 9 p.m., covers Denver and surrounding areas, with risks of large hail and potential tornadoes. The Office of Emergency Management plans to provide further details.