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Denver
Wednesday, May 13th, 2026
Good morning, Denver. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Daniel Sievert and his service dog Cooper tour Colorado to bring hope by stopping on the Western Slope, in Colorado Springs, and across the metro. They will complete 101 stops in 101 days, funded by donations, as they respond to community anxiety. Denver7
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Contractor scams are on the rise this spring, warns the Better Business Bureau. Homeowners in Denver are urged to verify licenses (including permits and insurance) and limit upfront deposits to 25 percent to protect themselves. Denver7
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The National Lab of the Rockies and Colorado School of Mines in Golden have expanded their long-term partnership — designed to boost local innovation through research, facilities, and workforce training — as they work to advance critical minerals projects that strengthen domestic supply chains. Colorado Public Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Boulder Valley School District is offering a $15,000 buyout to up to 75 veteran teachers amid declining enrollment; 38 teachers have signed up and eligible staff have until May 15 to decide — a move aimed at long-term budget sustainability. Denver7
- ➤ Colorado lawmakers are pausing $14.1 million in state funding for private university aid, affecting 2,000 students at nine institutions. Regis University will see 587 students lose about $5.5 million in aid beginning in the 2027-28 academic year. Sentinel Colorado
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Commerce City residents and advocacy group Cultivando demanded accountability from Suncor after thick black smoke and increased flaring were reported on Monday—locals urge better alerts and full disclosure of emissions after a power outage affected refinery operations. Denver7
- ➤ Broomfield police warned residents to secure their pets after a bear was spotted in Anthem Ranch near Highway 7 Tuesday evening. Officers are monitoring the situation and coordinating with Colorado Parks and Wildlife + advising caution as bears remain active. Denver7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado is in the middle of a lane filtering pilot program that lets motorcyclists pass stopped vehicles. The program, started in 2024 and ending September 2027, has cut motorcycle crashes by 13% while some drivers remain confused + call for shared road patience. Denver7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Founded in 1999, the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Colorado is closing by the end of next month as larger groups now lead local efforts in suicide prevention (its membership fell from around 250 to 55). Colorado Public Radio
- ➤ At Commons Park, spring brings sunny days mixed with unexpected allergy flare-ups as dry weather triggers high pollen levels. Doctor Joseph Ponce from Advent Health Porter Hospital advises residents to use sunglasses (and masks if needed) and monitor pollen counts to ease symptoms. Denver7
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Broncos confirmed that legendary quarterback Craig Morton, the first to start a Super Bowl for two teams, died Saturday in Mill Valley, California. He was 83 and left a mark with his NFL play and college achievements. Colorado Public Radio
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