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Friday, January 16th, 2026
Good morning, Denver. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Ranchers at the National Western Stock Show auctioned cattle on Sunday, Jan. 10, in Denver as producers displayed their livestock and secured record-high prices. The event showcased local efforts to beat rising costs + strengthen market ties. Colorado Public Radio
- ➤ Experts warn Denver shoppers that some online ads claiming to be small, family-run businesses use similar stock images and false stories to appear genuine. Reports show these sites often have domains registered in China & many negative reviews, so buyers should verify details before buying. Sentinel Colorado
- ➤ Vail Resorts reported a 20% drop in skier visits this winter as poor snowfall limited terrain open at its Colorado sites—lift ticket, ski school and dining revenues fell sharply. The Broomfield-based company said eastern resorts had better snow but did not fully offset losses across its western locations. Colorado Public Radio
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local artists Ted and Carrie Tahquechi have pioneered tactile photography to let the visually impaired experience art by touch. Supported by a RedLine Colorado Artist Grant and Flight for Sight, they plan to offer free, textured photo displays at local museums and studios in Denver—making art accessible to all. Colorado Public Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A report by the Colorado Education Association finds that teachers face low pay, heavy workloads, and safety issues that are driving many out of the classroom. Rising health care costs and job cuts add pressure (82 percent of educators know someone who left), while union efforts to secure better funding may help keep more teachers on staff. Colorado Public Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Journalist Laura Frank will receive the Governor’s Citizenship Medal for Public Service on Thursday, Jan. 22 at the History Colorado center (Denver) in recognition of her leadership with the Colorado News Collaborative that has strengthened trusted journalism statewide. Sentinel Colorado
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Colorado health officials reported a second pediatric flu death this season when a high schooler from outside metro Denver died; earlier, an elementary school student in metro Denver lost their life amid a record flu wave with nearly 3,700 hospitalizations since October and low vaccination rates. Officials urge everyone 6 months and older to get vaccinated. Colorado Public Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Denver fans feel torn as hometown favorite Josh Allen returns with the Bills for a playoff clash at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, Jan. 17. Many recall his Wyoming days while weighing his role as the opponent in a game that tests local loyalties. Denver7
- ➤ The Broncos play the Bills Saturday as Buffalo Bill Cody’s grave on Lookout Mountain adds a Wild West twist to the game. A performer revives his legacy at the National Western Stock Show. Denver7
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