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Friday, April 17th, 2026
Good morning, Denver. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Copper Mountain in Summit County will extend its season until May 3 thanks to recent snowfall — while Breckenridge, Winter Park and Aspen Mountain will close this weekend, with Breck ending on April 19. The resort also has live music and a spring party series planned for its final weekends. Denver7
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ John Harold of Tuxedo Corn Company is scaling back Olathe Sweet corn for Kroger to sell directly to fans this summer. He and his family will use parking lot stands and online pre-orders to adjust to drought, pests, and labor challenges + support local direct-to-consumer sales. Colorado Public Radio
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The School of Breaking in Aurora offers high-energy Monday night classes at the 1400 Dallas Arts studio where students channel their energy into dance, and founder Chase Evered aims to transform gang culture into a positive outlet plus boost self-expression. Colorado Public Radio
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Public Radio launched its interactive Energy Bill Blame Game to help Denver residents understand why power bills have increased about 30% since 2021, letting users pick factors like grid updates and fossil fuel costs (with more hikes expected). Colorado Public Radio
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Denver Urban Gardens’ education director Judy Elliott warns that a deep freeze is expected today through Sunday, threatening gardens after an unusually warm winter. She advises covering plants with leaves (like a blanket) and watering deeply to protect roots from the sudden cold. Denver7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A seventh child died from influenza in Colorado this season, adding to nine pediatric respiratory virus deaths, department officials said today, urging families to seek early care and update vaccines amid low rural immunization rates (with some counties under 20%). Colorado Public Radio
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