Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of February.
Good morning, Denver.
An Aurora tenant who relies on a disability rent arrangement had her long-standing agreement reinstated after Denver7 Investigates intervened when new Greystar management charged a $95 fee.
A regional manager apologized and reversed the fee at Fletcher Southlands apartments – easing her financial hardship.
Denver local Stephanie Tavares-Rance leads the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival, which runs from Aug.
7 — 15 on Martha’s Vineyard as it celebrates Black film history and diverse cultural stories.
A new bill introduced at the Colorado legislature will let highly rated veteran teachers receive written evaluations every three school years instead of annually.
Supporters say the change will cut paperwork and let principals focus on newer teachers & boosting student progress.
Gardening expert Jessica Damiano explains how scarification makes it easier for seeds with hard coatings to sprout using methods like sanding, nicking, and soaking.
Her tips help Denver gardeners start plants sooner, especially in short growing seasons.
After its April oil spill in Weld County, state regulators proposed a $1.53 million fine for Noble Energy for pollution violations, and said cleanup and monitoring will take four more years (the proposal is set for a public vote on March 18).
Evacuations are in place along Lake Gulch Road to Greenland Road due to a 50-acre grass fire burning a few miles south of Castlewood Canyon State Park (emergency crews are deploying air and blade resources as winds push the fire southeast).
Road Home Exteriors launched a free 28-point Harden-Your-Home Program to help local homeowners strengthen exteriors as new wildfire codes and insurance laws take effect in Jefferson County.
The personalized assessments give documentation for insurers to consider when updating policies.
Winter Park Resort has used cloud seeding to boost its slopes during a low-snow season; spokesperson Jen Miller said the resort triggered 10 to 12 events when conditions were right (using silver iodide) to help both skiing and water supplies in the region.
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