Good morning, Denver.

Matthew Silverstone, an 18-year-old shot at Evergreen High School last week, remains in critical condition and is hailed as a hero by classmates for urging others to safety—his family says he now faces multiple surgeries and a long recovery.

Aurora officials presented a plan to address a $20 million deficit next year with furloughs, spending cuts, unfilled positions, and reserve funds—promising no layoffs while including $4.6 million for public safety and new revenue measures.

City leaders expect balanced finances within two years as revenues catch up with rising costs.

On Tuesday, Homeland Security Investigations executed a criminal warrant at Hacienda Real Mexican Cuisine in Frisco after an anonymous tip led to the operation, and Denver7 pressed ICE for further details on potential arrests.

Some local businesses shortened their hours and patrons reported disruptions—community concerns are rising amid fears of immigration enforcement.

CU Regent Wanda James started her campaign today to run for Congress and challenge Rep. DeGette in Denver’s 1st District.

James, who was censured last summer for remarks on a public health campaign and has deep political ties, said she will leave her cannabis business if elected—promising change.

The 10th Circuit Court ruled that a lawsuit challenging Colorado’s EpiPen affordability law can move to trial—keeping the $60 price cap in place for now.

The decision means drug makers will face further legal actions while the law, which cuts the price from $600 to $60, stays active.

The National Cancer Institute will end funding for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium—supporting brain tumor research at Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora—by March, and hospital doctors are working to move active trials to a new network to avoid disrupting patient care.

Manufacturers of gas stoves removed air pollution warnings from their websites as they filed a lawsuit to block a Colorado law that would require health labels similar to those on cigarette packs.

The law was set to take effect August 5 but is now on hold, and company statements conflict over the risks of gas stoves.