Denver Local News – Wednesday, January 21st, 2026

AM Denver

Wednesday, January 21st, 2026

Good morning, Denver. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ Residents at Hirschfeld Towers (a senior housing complex on Ellsworth Ave in Baker) say repeated elevator breakdowns have stranded older adults and people with disabilities for hours and raised safety concerns. The Denver Housing Authority has not yet responded. Denver7

CULTURE NEWS

➤ Local photographers captured the northern lights last night over northern Colorado. Their images were displayed on Discover Colorado (a Facebook group) and show the rare natural phenomenon that lit up the sky. Denver7

HEALTH NEWS

➤ The American Cancer Society reported that smoking cessation, early screenings, and new treatments have raised the five-year cancer survival rate to 70%—with experts warning that funding cuts may slow progress. Dr. Hans Elzinga of Longmont advises Coloradans to maintain healthy lifestyles to manage cancer risk. Colorado Public Radio

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