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Denver
Thursday, January 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Denver. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of January.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Denver inspectors seized PolkaDot‑branded chocolate bars and gummies from six local stores today after lab tests found undisclosed synthetic tryptamines and other psychoactive ingredients+ officials warn retailers may face fines and license penalties for selling these illegal products. Denver7
- ➤ Two small dogs were attacked by coyotes in Lafayette — one on Shoshone Trail and another off Hawk Ridge Road — resulting in life-threatening injuries early and later in the morning, prompting Lafayette police and Colorado Parks and Wildlife to advise pet owners on safety measures. Denver7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Denver7 Investigates report last week found a potential conflict of interest at Cherry Creek School District, where a married superintendent and HR chief fueled staff complaints over a toxic work environment. The report sparked nearly 200 Facebook comments and over 5,000 YouTube views. Denver7
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced on Wednesday that the planned third round of gray wolf reintroduction this winter in southwestern Colorado will not take place due to compliance issues and livestock concerns; officials will work with producers and federal partners to explore future restoration efforts. Denver7
- ➤ Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirmed that no new gray wolf releases will occur in the coming months after officials failed to secure a domestic source — they will explore options for winter reintroductions. The move pauses the two-season restoration effort and highlights challenges in sourcing replacement wolves. Colorado Public Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Donor Alliance President and CEO Jennifer Prinz said data from 2024 to 2025 shows a steady transplant rate in Colorado with a 5.5% rise in donations from deceased donors despite national declines, while over 1,200 residents in Colorado and Wyoming await an organ transplant. Colorado Public Radio
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