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Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Good morning, Denver. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of January.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cherry Creek Schools superintendent Chris Smith resigned effective Friday after a television investigation into claims of a toxic workplace, and Deputy Superintendent Jennifer Perry was named interim—while the board reviews policies and begins a search for a permanent replacement at its Feb. 6 study session. Sentinel Colorado
- ➤ Northglenn High School students used problem-based learning to address teacher diversity – using data and personal stories to explore solutions like loan forgiveness and alternative pathways to boost representation of teachers of color in their district north of Denver. Colorado Public Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Scientists in Boulder are rallying behind NCAR as the NSF requested ideas to redistribute its core weather and climate work amid federal plans to restructure the center. Supporters plan to submit responses by March 13 to keep the hub fully operational. Colorado Public Radio
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Tenants at The Raven Apartments in southeast Denver continue to face unsafe living conditions after repeated fines and inspections, reporting long outages of heat and hot water and infestations (including overflowing dumpsters). Denver health officials promised a follow-up to ensure enforcement takes effect. Denver7
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