Good morning, Denver.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.