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Wednesday, January 28th, 2026
Good morning, Denver. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Baker Wine & Spirits closed in Denver after a decade due to rising competition from grocery beer and wine sales and increasing costs, and the owner said the closure reflects a statewide trend that may hurt local craft makers. Denver7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Colorado author Shelley Read’s debut novel 'Go as a River' has gained global success by selling over 1 million copies and securing 30 translation deals with a film adaptation planned, while she works on a second novel that builds on her Colorado roots. Colorado Public Radio
- ➤ Boulder leaders visited the Sundance Film Festival in Park City as organizers plan to bring the event to Boulder next year — local officials expect that the larger area will offer improved lodging and more space for guests. Denver7
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Parks and Wildlife reported that park rangers found a bald eagle shot in the wing near Croke Reservoir in Northglenn and brought it to a local rehabilitation facility, where it underwent surgery and is now recovering—officials are asking for public tips. Sentinel Colorado
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Better Business Bureau warns Coloradans to be cautious of scam calls using AI voices to mimic real companies and offer false tax relief — Denver resident Laura Leckband logged seven calls in two weeks and advises verifying numbers with known IRS contacts. Denver7
- ➤ In December, Xcel Energy shut off power in Boulder County, leaving low-income residents like Betty Devine and her friend on oxygen struggling with outages and spoiled supplies. Today, regulators & local leaders hold hearings to improve communication and reliability before future wildfire risks require more shutoffs. Colorado Public Radio
- ➤ Colorado reached 6 million residents between July 1, 2024 and July 1, 2025 with only 0.4 percent annual growth—its slowest rate since 1989; natural increase offset migration losses as 12,000 more residents left for jobs amid high housing prices. Colorado Public Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix broke a bone in his right ankle during a playoff win over Buffalo, influenced by a preexisting condition + he had surgery in Birmingham last week and is set to begin rehab immediately with a projected return in May. Colorado Public Radio
- ➤ CU football coach Deion Sanders introduced steeper fines last Friday after a 3-9 season, charging $500 for tardiness and $2,500 for missing practice and banning transfers from wearing former team gear to uphold discipline. Colorado Public Radio
- ➤ The Denver Broncos fired offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi, wide receivers coach Keary Colbert, and cornerbacks coach Addison Lynch on Tuesday after their AFC championship game loss amid a snowstorm. Coach Sean Payton thanked the trio for their contributions and wished them well. Colorado Public Radio
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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