Denver, CO news on Friday, October 23, 2026

In Denver, CO on Friday, October 23, 2026: Flooding prompts rescues, evacuations in southern Colorado. Also: Thornton battery tech firm begins trading after $1.2 billion SPAC deal; University of Denver hosts Pacific for homecoming Saturday at Mile High. Weather: Partly cloudy Friday with highs near 73°F and light winds.

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Headlines

Flooding prompted rescue efforts and evacuations in southern Colorado.The Denver Post · Oct 23, 6:56 AM

News & local government

DIA opened new North Security Checkpoint as part of Great Hall project.The Denver Post · Oct 22, 12:13 PM
Colorado voters to decide on banning transgender athletes from gender-matching school teams.The Denver Post · Oct 23, 6:23 AM

Events & going out

University of Denver hosts Pacific for homecoming Saturday at Mile High.University of Denver Athletics · Oct 22, 2:56 PM

Business & new openings

Thornton battery tech firm begins trading after $1.2 billion SPAC deal.The Business Journals · Oct 23, 2:59 PM

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