Denver Local News – Wednesday, February 18th, 2026

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Wednesday, February 18th, 2026

Good morning, Denver. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of February.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

➤ On Tuesday, Feb. 17, officials evacuated parts of Lincoln, Elbert, and Morgan counties as a fast-moving grass fire swept through farms and by wind turbines, prompting a shelter to open at Limon Area Fire Dept at 130 C Avenue in Limon and closing a portion of Hwy 52. Colorado Public Radio

HEALTH NEWS

➤ Gov. Jared Polis announced that the state will join the WHO Global Outbreak and Response Network to help local hospitals and doctors access global disease data. The move will use existing public health systems (at no extra cost) and is expected to improve early detection and treatment for Coloradans. Colorado Public Radio

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