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Denver
Thursday, January 15th, 2026
Good morning, Denver. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of January.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Colorado homeowners' insurance rates have soared as premiums rose 65% over five years due to escalating hail damage and wildfire risks. Gov. Jared Polis and lawmakers plan to revisit funding measures for hail-resistant roofs + additional mitigation efforts aimed at protecting residents. Colorado Public Radio
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) will present a 106-page wolverine reintroduction plan today to restore the species to high-alpine areas. The plan, approved by the legislature in 2024, details using helicopters or other transport and preparing carcasses (such as roadkill) to support the animals until they establish a stable habitat. Colorado Public Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Thornton residents attended a town hall meeting Wednesday night to debate Flock cameras — weighing safety benefits against privacy concerns. Officials will review current camera usage on Feb. 3 when police present more details. Denver7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Stephanie Maltarich of Boulder got very sick with the flu around Christmas and needed urgent care even though a flu shot helped her stay out of the hospital; she safely delivered her daughter last Saturday while state hospitalizations eased from a record December high to about 400 today. Colorado Public Radio
- ➤ Today, many Coloradans faced higher health insurance premiums through the state marketplace after federal subsidies ended; a new state assistance program helped some lower costs (for example, one resident saved $80 monthly) while others resorted to loans to cover expenses. Colorado Public Radio
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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