Denver weather forecast for today, May 2: Maybe rain
Good morning. Denver has a high of 59 degrees today and a 50 percent chance of rain showers and thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service. The chance of precipitation is greatest in the afternoon.
The wetness may continue tomorrow, but after that temperatures will climb each day, capping out at an estimate 83 on Saturday.
Snow continues in the mountains early this week.

Uvalde mass shooting prompts increased security at Denver Public Schools
The focus will be on elementary schools through the end of the school year.

These Denver Parks and Rec pools won’t reopen for the summer
Staffing shortages and routine maintenance will keep certain pools closed, but here are some nearby alternatives.

Cherry Creek Trail flooding might disrupt your commute today and Wednesday
Parts of the trail could be flooded Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning.

Denver one-bedroom rent jumped a massive almost 27% over the past year
Will this fast growth slow down soon?

Do Denver landlords have to keep their buildings at a comfortable temperature?
Not always...but sometimes...

City Council takes on Denver’s mental health and gun violence crises in twin proclamations
"Three in ten Coloradoans are in need of mental health or substance use disorder care," stated one proclamation. "In Colorado, 78 percent of firearm deaths are suicides, and nearly half of all suicide deaths in Colorado involve the use of a firearm," noted the other.

Denver’s Spring snowstorm comes and goes but leaves a load of tree branches behind
Here's what to do with those fallen tree limbs.

Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library in Five Points will close for renovations
The branch will close on May 28th and is expected to reopen in early 2023.

Rainbows and Revolutions brings the state’s LGBTQ+ past to History Colorado
The exhibit highlights moments of rebellion from the 1950s to the present.

Should Golden Triangle’s Niles and Moser Cigar Company warehouse be demolished or saved?
The public has until June 9 to decide whether the former cigar warehouse should go up in smoke (metaphorically, of course).

Denver placed 597 people experiencing homelessness into housing in the past 100 days
This is the second round of Mayor Michael Hancock's housing surge, funded by emergency COVID-19 money.

Things to do in Denver this weekend, May 20-22
The Denver Silent Film Festival returns!

Things to do this summer in Denver now that the city is open
From a bus tour of the apocalypse to PrideFest and Juneteenth celebrations!

Denver’s streets are deadlier than ever. The city’s new plans for better buses may make them safer.
“We're failing those who've died."

Luke Combs, the Rockies, Mammoth and snow will bring a traffic jam to Denver Saturday night
All of the things are happening. Stay safe and plan ahead.

Developers propose a 25-story building across from the Mercury Cafe, at the El Paso-Los Angeles Limousine Express site
The plans include retail, office space and 646 residential units.

Developer sets sights on La Popular, Denver’s legendary tamale manufacturer
The new project would include 37 stories of apartments, retail and more.

Film on the Rocks is bringing the film series back to the amphitheater after two years of drive-ins
Film lovers can watch movies like Thor: Ragnarok, The Sandlot, Summer of Soul and more at Red Rocks!

Childcare is freakin’ expensive. Where’s the money going?
Salaries are the biggest expense — and early childhood educators are paid way less than public school teachers.
