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Denver
Saturday, March 7th, 2026
Good morning, Denver. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At 94, Cherie Eickstaedt has spent over a decade knitting hundreds of colorful hats for Denver Public Schools students. She continues to work each day despite battling cancer twice and a stroke last December — her vibrant hats bring warmth and kindness to local school communities. Denver7
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Denver International Airport experienced heavy travel delays and cancellations as snow disrupted schedules, with over 1,290 delays and 150 cancellations and a collision between United Airlines flight 605 and a de-icing truck sending one employee to the hospital. Denver7
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Denver’s husband and wife duo behind Meats and Sweets now runs a catering operation at the CSU Spur Food Innovation Center. They rely on programs like Mile High United Way + the Center for Community Wealth and share their food at events such as the National Western Stock Show. Denver7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Interior Department is reviewing public comments on its playbook for managing the Colorado River as states and environmental groups say the proposal does not meet drought challenges. The agency will choose a preferred option this spring. Colorado Public Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Four measles cases have been confirmed among unvaccinated students at Broomfield High School and Broomfield Heights Middle School. Health officials in Adams and Weld counties urge anyone exposed to seek the MMR vaccine within 72 hours to prevent further cases. Colorado Public Radio
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