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Sunday, May 31st, 2026
Good morning, Denver. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Officials at Chatfield State Park stressed water safety after two water rescues over Memorial Day weekend, urging visitors to wear life vests and have a water watcher (especially as conditions can change quickly) as the park welcomes thousands of summer visitors. Denver7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lawmakers increased K-12 spending to nearly $10.2B on a stable school funding plan despite a $1.5B gap & voters will soon decide on measures to boost education as Denver Public Schools and other districts benefit from a hold harmless provision. Colorado Public Radio
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Denver Zoo announced that Hesty, its 15-year-old orangutan, gave birth to a healthy baby boy on May 24 & declared it a win for conservation of a critically endangered species as temporary closures may occur at the Great Apes building. Denver7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Denver International Airport will end its security line reservation program on June 27 and will honor current reservations as travelers benefit from an improved security process (average wait times are now at or below five minutes). Denver7
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