🌱 Return To Office Delayed + Strike Continues + Free COVID Tests

Denver CO

19 January, 2022

6:52 AM

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Welcome back, Denver! Let's get you all caught up to start this Wednesday, January 19 off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know today in Denver. Wednesday's weather: Colder; a p.m. snow shower. High: 31 Low: 17. Here are the top stories today in Denver: Omicron causing yet another delay in the return-to-office scheme. When workers do finally return to their offices, how those offices work, and how they are utilized could look much different than it did two years ago. (Mile High CRE) Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Aurora Police Vehicle. A pedestrian that was believed to be lying down in the street, died Monday night after being struck by an on-duty Aurora Police officer. (Patch) King Soopers files restraining order against workers' union and picketers. The company claims picketers have intimidated shoppers, harassed temporary employees, destroyed property and blocked access to the stores. The union says the grocery chain's allegations are baseless. (CPR)Can't find your favorite peanut butter? How supply chain issues are making it harder to shop for groceries amid a global supply chain crisis. (9News)Free COVID-19 tests – how to get them in Colorado. Beginning today, Colorado households can order up to four rapid antigen coronavirus tests. (Patch) From our sponsor: Today's Denver Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Denver: Downtown Denver - Power Partners: Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce. (8:30 a.m.) Forest Health Council: Colorado Department of Natural Resources. (9 a.m.) Colorado Department of Natural Resources: Weekly Commission General Meeting. (9 a.m.)Denver Job Fair: 100s of jobs in multiple industries! (10 a.m.)Twelve things to do for free: In Denver this week. (Westword) From my notebook: New trash pick up schedules across the city. New collection schedules are now in place for trash, recycling, compost, and large item pickup. Collection is also delayed by one day this week due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day. (Denver)Colorado ramps up COVID-19 testing. In addition to the ongoing vaccination information campaign, Colorado is also adding mobile testing and vaccination centers across the state. (Patch)5280 Magazine's "How to Raise a More Resilient Kid." (FOX31)Colorado set to distribute free KN95 masks. An official from the governor's office said start dates would vary by location and suggests that people call ahead to confirm that a place on the list has masks in stock. There will be a limit of five masks per person, per month. (CPR) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: JobNewsUSA.com Denver Job Fair - 100s of Jobs in Multiple Industries! (Jan. 19) Sordid Lifes - Play written by Del Shores - Presented by Wheat Ridge Theatre Co (Jan. 21) Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (Jan. 22) Real Estate Investment Hour (Jan. 25) Add your event Loving the Denver Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll be back in your inbox Thursday morning with a new edition of the Denver Daily!— Brad K. Evans