Motorcyclist Killed + Ward Candidates + CDOT Snow Plow Shortage

Lakewood CO

06 October, 2021

7:57 AM

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Hey, people of Lakewood! It's me again, Brad K. Evans, your host of the Lakewood Daily. Wedneday's weather: Very warm with plenty of sun. High: 80 Low: 49. Here are the top stories in Lakewood today: Man charged in deadly Lakewood DUI crash: Police arrested a suspect in a crash on Monday night that killed a motorcycle rider near West Yale Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard. (9News)Candidate Profile: Ward 5-Tom Keefe For Lakewood City Council (Patch) Candidate Profile: Ward 1-Jeslin Shahrezaei For Lakewood City Council (Patch) Coats for Colorado kicks off 40th year: When it's cold, you put on a coat. A simple luxury for most, but unfortunately, not everyone can afford this necessity. Do you have coats you can donate? (FOX31)Snowy roads ahead? CDOT is short 191 workers, which could impact snow removal operations across the state this winter. (Fox31) Today's Lakewood Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Whether you want to lower your interest rate or consolidate debt, now is a great time to consider refinancing. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Lakewood: Alameda Connects: Hybrid Community Meeting. (7:15-9:00 a.m.)Lakewood Advisory Committee: Virtual meeting. (6:00 p.m.)The Price Is Right Live™ Bellco Theater, Denver.(6:30 p.m.) Lakewood Patch Notebook What's happening on the Denver side of West Colfax? You are invited to an open house on October 6 at Raices Brewery to learn more about the projects that the West Colfax BID is working on. (5:30 to 6:45pm)Do you know what the LRA does? The Lakewood Reinvestment Authority (LRA) was established to reinvest in areas across the that need to be redeveloped. This program's design is to create vibrant places across the city. The City of Lakewood establishes each reinvestment area by ordinance. In order to create an LRA, a conditions survey and blight study is conducted and when the area demonstrates sufficient factors of "blight," according to Colorado State Statute 31.25.1, that's when the Lakewood City Council can adopt a redevelopment plan for each area. (Lakewood)Fall Arts Guide: Hundreds of art-y things to do around Denver. (Westword)Is this your puppy? Lakewood Police are seeking the public's help to locate the owner of this young puppy. The puppy was found by a Good Sam inside a dumpster near West Cedar Avenue and South Zang Street. The dog has no identification or microchip. (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Howloween Pawty! (October 9) Taxes in Retirement Webinar (October 11) Add your event That's it for today. You're looped into what's happening in Lakewood! See you Thursday morning. Please invite your friends and neighbors to join this daily newsletter. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Brad K. Evans Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Lakewood Daily? Contact me at [email protected].