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Thursday, February 12th, 2026
Good morning, Denver. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Michelin Guide has expanded its review to include restaurants statewide for its 2026 edition, replacing its former focus on Denver, Boulder, and ski towns. Gov. Jared Polis said the change will boost local dining and create jobs. Colorado Public Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Denver's CSU board named longtime educator Rico Munn as sole finalist to succeed Tony Frank as chancellor pending a mandatory 14 day waiting period, while some faculty criticized the internal search process during the Feb. 5 meeting. Sentinel Colorado
- ➤ Cherry Creek School District placed Tony Poole (assistant superintendent of special populations) on paid administrative leave on Wednesday amid insubordination allegations. The district also announced that Poole will retire at the end of the school year while Michelle Weinraub oversees special populations as investigations continue. Denver7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Aurora’s homeless shelter fixed its plumbing and toilets as officials plan to finish mold repairs on the upper floors by the end of February (residents say low staff and changing rules continue to hamper progress). Sentinel Colorado
- ➤ Colorado Medicaid officials paused proposed cuts that would have capped home care hours and lowered pay rates for families after tearful testimony, and lawmakers will reexamine the proposals next year to address budget shortfalls (a relief for many caregivers). Colorado Public Radio
- ➤ Colorado lawmakers are set to hold a Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources hearing on Feb. 26 for a proposed bill that would require farmers to get third-party approval for using neonic-coated seeds (critics call the change 'a prescription'). Farm groups argue the rule could hurt yields and profits. Colorado Public Radio
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ After 65 years in Morrison, Bandimere Speedway plans a new drag racing track near Hudson and presented a zoning proposal at a planning meeting + officials say the facility would host 20 events annually from April to October pending required transport and infrastructure improvements. Denver7
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Denver municipal golf courses saw a surge in play this winter with November green fees rising 70% and cart fees up 90%, boosting revenue for planned irrigation and clubhouse upgrades—though snowpack issues may force cart restrictions to protect the turf. Denver7
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