Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1870, the Colorado Territory passed its first wildlife protection laws, codifying its commitment to preserving native fish and game.

Valentine's Day is just around the corner—and if you're in the Loveland area, so is a Valentine-themed haunted house set to open this weekend.

If you've got a romantic story to share, hit reply and tell us about it. We'll feature a few later this week.

An Olympic moment was overshadowed when a Norwegian biathlon bronze winner publicly admitted to an affair during an emotional on-air interview at the Milan Games. Host Ayla Brown shares the full story on today's episode of The Flyover Podcast. Tune in here.

Later today: Looking for a getaway that feels different without being complicated? Keep an eye on your inbox for a partner message on Wickenburg, Arizona.

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Evergreen Shooting Spurs Social Media Bills

Colorado lawmakers at the state and federal levels are working on bills that would require social media platforms to respond faster to search warrants and subpoena requests.

Currently, companies have up to 35 days to respond. The federal Evergreen Community Safety Act would set a 72-hour deadline, while a companion bill expected at the State Capitol would require responses within 24 hours when warrants are approved.

Democrats spearheading the bills say faster responses might have prevented the Sept. 10 shooting at Evergreen High School. The FBI was tipped off to the shooter's social media posts in July, but information from three search warrants didn't reach local authorities until after the attack.

A separate bipartisan state-level bill would mandate 72-hour compliance and streamline communication between law enforcement and social media companies. That bill is scheduled for a hearing today.

CPW Taps New Director

Laura Clellan, current acting director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), has been named the sole finalist for the permanent role after a weekslong search that included around 150 candidates.

Clellan took the job as acting director Nov. 25 after Jeff Davis, who led CPW during the rollout of wolf reintroduction that began in 2023, resigned in lieu of termination.

Previously, Clellan served as adjutant general and executive director of the Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and reached the rank of major general in the Colorado Army National Guard.

CPW will hold a special virtual meeting Feb. 23 to consider Clellan's appointment. If approved, she'll continue to oversee the state's park system, outdoor recreation programs, and wildlife conservation efforts.

Rain, Snow End Warm Stretch

A light storm began moving in overnight, bringing snow to the high country and dropping temperatures across the state.

Snow is forecast to fall in the northern and central mountains through the workweek, totaling anywhere from 5 to 13 inches by Friday night.

At lower elevations, which saw near-record temperatures earlier in the week, highs will settle into the 50s for an extended period of cloudy weather and scattered rain showers.

Mild, dry conditions will return in time for Valentine's Day. A more active storm pattern with additional snow chances may develop in the coming weeks.

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➤ Statewide: Lawmakers are debating a bipartisan bill that would require a mandatory minimum four-year prison sentence for crimes involving commercial sexual activity with a child. The offenses are currently eligible for probation. (See Details)

➤ Statewide: Colorado DMV driver license online services began going offline late yesterday, ahead of a major systems upgrade starting after 7 p.m. Friday and lasting through Presidents' Day weekend. DMV offices will be closed Monday for Presidents' Day, with full in-person and online services expected to resume Thursday, Feb. 19. (See Details)

➤ Colorado Springs: The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee says it sees a path to flipping the 5th Congressional District this year, which has been held by Republicans for roughly 50 years. (More)

➤ Rocky Mountain National Park: Two men were rescued by helicopter from near the summit of Longs Peak after requesting help late Friday and remaining in place overnight at around 14,000 feet. (More)

➤ Fort Collins: State Sen. Cathy Kipp is introducing legislation aimed at restricting Colorado State University's on-campus billboards by closing a loophole that allows signage on state-owned land that would otherwise violate Fort Collins' citywide billboard ban. (More)

➤ Denver: The IRS Criminal Investigation office issued a statement ahead of Valentine's Day warning the public about romance scams, which it says have evolved into "highly sophisticated criminal operations." (More)

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➤ The Rockies signed veteran right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano to a one-year deal Tuesday, placing Kris Bryant on the 60-day injured list to clear a roster spot. (More)

➤ The Nuggets enter the NBA All-Star break this week third in the West at 34-20, with Nikola Jokić back, key injuries easing, and added depth fueling optimism for a deep playoff run. (More)

➤ The Broncos are hosting a community information meeting tomorrow at La Alma Recreation Center to share their plans for developing a stadium at Burnham Yard in Denver. Attendees will be able to ask officials questions and provide the team with feedback on the plan. (More)

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➤ The National Laboratory of the Rockies in Golden, formerly the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, laid off an additional 134 employees Monday, adding to the 114 positions eliminated in May. (More)

➤ Little Caesars, the Detroit-based pizza chain, is targeting the Denver area for its next expansion, with plans to open 20-25 new restaurants in the coming years. (See Details)

➤ Aurora's Zyn factory is still under construction, but the $600 million manufacturing plant has already begun producing its first nicotine pouches. (More)

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➤ A Colorado Springs man is the Chief Ice Maker—the person responsible for creating durable, Olympic-standard hockey rink ice—at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. (See Details)

➤ Loveland's Haunted Manor, a Valentine's Day-themed, story-driven haunted house attraction, opens this weekend. The venue also offers vow renewals for $75 and weddings for $175. (See Details)

➤ Three Longmont pizzerias are working together to organize the first-ever Colorado Pizza Festival, an international competition and fundraising event whose proceeds will go to ending food insecurity. (See Details)

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