Denver Health Expands School-Based Mental Health Centers
Student mental health needs rise, with more students in crisis at younger ages
Tallahassee Ranks 30th Among Best State Capitals to Live
Denver Museum Showcases 1.5 Million Lego Bricks in New Biodiversity Exhibit
Automotive
State Regulators Investigating Contaminated Gas Incident
HF Sinclair provides preliminary report, but final findings still weeks away

Colorado DMV Offline Over Presidents Day Weekend for System Upgrade
Residents will have limited access to driver's licenses, vehicle registrations, and voter registration during the outage.
Colorado DMVs to Close for 3 Days for Major Digital Makeover
Residents encouraged to complete DMV transactions before Friday, Feb. 13.
Crime
Denver Drivers Warned Against Obscuring Plates to Avoid Tolls
Police cite over 150 drivers this year for deliberately hiding license plates to bypass toll payments.

Denver Considers Replacing Flock Surveillance Camera System
City begins accepting bids from other providers to operate surveillance network
One killed, one injured in Denver shooting
Police investigating incident in Valverde neighborhood
Economics
Denver Inflation Outpaces National Average in January
Costs for dining out, alcohol, and furniture see sharp increases in the Mile High City.

Denver Approves $410M in Vibrant Denver Bonds with AAA Ratings
Credit agencies warn Denver must rebuild its rainy day fund to maintain high credit scores.
Colorado Homeowners Face Steep Property Tax Hikes as Temporary Relief Expires
The end of a $55,000 property value exemption and new assessment formulas lead to double-digit increases in many areas.
Travel
Dollar Car Rental Offers 45% Discount, Travel Insurance in Illinois
The rental company is also rated No. 1 on Trustpilot, according to promotional materials.

Boise Area Fairs and Festivals Announced for 2026
Plan your summer travel around these major local events in the Treasure Valley.
Buc-ee's Withdraws Plans for Second Colorado Location
Travel center chain abandons annexation bid after community backlash
Health
Colorado Transplant Program Offers New Hope Through National Kidney Voucher System
AdventHealth Transplant Institute at Porter participates in program allowing living donors to give a kidney now and help a loved one receive one later.

Jury Awards $8 Million in LASIK Malpractice Case Against LCA Vision
24-year-old pilot suffered permanent vision damage after elective surgery
Colorado Father Fights to End Teen Suicide After Son's Death
Rick Padilla has made it his mission to raise awareness and improve access to mental health resources for youth in the wake of his son Jack's tragic suicide.