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Saturday, February 21st, 2026
Good morning, Denver. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce will host the 2026 State of Women in Business Luncheon on March 5 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Seawell Ballroom at Denver Center for Performing Arts. The event addresses workforce exit of women in 2025 — driven by burnout and caregiving demands. Denver7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Denver Public Schools board (voted 6-1) extended contracts with Kaiser, UnitedHealthcare and Motiv Healthcare through the 2026-27 school year, giving thousands of educators time to plan while the district will reopen the bidding process next fall. Colorado Public Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cherry Creek School Board announced it is paying former Superintendent Chris Smith $163,927.87 (unused sick leave and vacation time) after his resignation in late January and his final day on Jan. 30; the board will hold a special meeting Tuesday to address additional personnel matters. Denver7
- ➤ Residents in East Colfax discovered East 14th Avenue turned two-way Wednesday without warning, causing confusion as DOTI’s quick rollout with cones took effect. City officials said the safety measure is working, with permanent signage now in place (and all-way stops coming soon) to slow speeding. Denver7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Keaton Herzer, a Denver man with rare bile duct cancer, is gaining attention on TikTok after Cigna initially denied coverage for his life-saving liver transplant; following an appeal, his treatment request was approved + he credits online support for bolstering his fight. Denver7
- ➤ Matthew Ferraccio turned to the Problem Gambling Coalition of Colorado (PGCC) after hitting rock bottom and marked one and a half years of recovery. PGCC reported increased calls for help since sports betting was legalized and now hosts tailgating events to promote responsible play. Denver7
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Freeskier Alex Ferreira added a gold medal to his Olympic collection last Friday at Livigno Snow Park after a close contest against riders from Estonia + Canada. He celebrated his win and said he would enjoy a beer while his family cheered. Colorado Public Radio
- ➤ Arapahoe Basin received about 4 inches of fresh snow on Friday that improved ski conditions and pushed several resorts past 100 inches—opening roughly 15% more terrain while the resort supported staff with free dinners and shuttles. Denver7
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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