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Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
Good morning, Denver. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Denver7 partnered with Food Bank of the Rockies to deliver 92,328 meals to Coloradans facing food insecurity from Feb. 9-15. Donations reached $30,776 from community members and sponsors including CommonSpirit Health + Scripps Howard Foundation. Denver7
- ➤ At Elizabeth High School, 15-year-old Austin Reynolds, who has Down syndrome, unites his football team by rallying players and inspiring inclusion — his positive impact has led to recognition as a local hero while senior Luke Antinora is praised for fostering a welcoming environment on and off the field. Denver7
- ➤ Denver7's Mike Castellucci visited Edgewater Public Market Monday to host an open mic where local residents shared thoughts about living and working in the area. The event connected longtime friends and newcomers (including musician Kaiya who met a booking contact) in a close-knit community. Denver7
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Prairie Ridge Buffalo Ranch in eastern Colo. started in 1999 with 29 buffalo and grew into a family-run business that now offers working ranch tours and educational experiences. The ranch welcomes visitors year-round to explore buffalo heritage (by the Thieman family). Denver7
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ New federal science funding is strengthening Colorado’s aerospace sector by supporting NASA, NSF + NIST in backing over 2,000 local companies and 55,000 workers. The law, approved on Jan. 23, may help stabilize contracts and boost research as the industry plans for future growth. Sentinel Colorado
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Colorado Avalanche Information Center warns a storm will bring heavy snowfall and 70 mph winds that could trigger large avalanches in mountain areas this week. Avalanche watches cover parts of the Elk, West Elk, San Juan and Park Range, so backcountry travelers should check forecasts before venturing out. Denver7
- ➤ Rancher Coy Meyring said his working dog, Scout, a loyal helper + friend, was killed by wolves on his Jackson County property on Feb. 7, highlighting ongoing challenges for livestock producers amid the state’s wolf reintroduction program. Denver7
- ➤ Homeowners are investing in backup power supplies as Xcel Energy’s planned outages loom amid extreme fire conditions brought on by Colorado’s driest winter in decades. Local experts report that generator requests are up as residents seek extra security for essential services (like sump pumps and medical devices). Denver7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ For American Heart Month, a routine check-up found a dangerous aortic aneurysm in a Wheat Ridge father, leading to timely open heart surgery. He will return to his fitness routine after a three-month recovery and urges those with a family history to get screened. Denver7
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