🌱 Homeless Help + Independent Monitor Finalists + Did You Shovel?

Denver CO

04 February, 2022

7:49 AM

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Morning, Denver! Here's everything you need to know to get this Friday started. Here's what's going on today in Denver. Friday's weather: Cold with abundant sunshine. High: 38 Low: 23. Here are the top stories today in Denver: Denver Sheriff's deputy fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccine. A Denver Sheriff's deputy that had been granted a vaccine exemption has been released from duty after ignoring the city's requirements to maintain the exemption. The deputy missed 14 testing dates, didn't show up for his disciplinary hearing and refused to sign a termination letter. (FOX31) Independent Monitor finalists announced. The Independent Monitor is charged with overseeing the Denver Police and Sheriff Departments, and the community will get the opportunity to meet the candidates at two upcoming virtual sessions. (Patch) Mayor Hancock say he has a plan that aims to get 400 people off the streets. The mayor's plan establishes another 100-day push to house people experiencing homelessness in the city. (Patch) Did you shovel your sidewalk? Thousands of complaints about unshoveled sidewalks have been lodged this winter. According to the City of Denver's tally, many of the complaints have come from northwest Denver. (Denverite) The "Denver Cyclone" causes more snow to fall in one place than another. The meteorological feature is common during winter storms – creating a single band of heavy snow that has larger snow accumulations in some places compared to others. (9News) From our sponsor: Tackling a big to-do list around the house to start the new year? Our partners at Thumbtack, the home services app, have made hiring trusted local pros for pretty much any job extremely easy and intuitive. In minutes, you can find a painter, plumber, roofer or someone to help with small jobs such as trash hauling or appliance repair. And Thumbtack's rating system can give you confidence that you're hiring a quality pro you can count on. Click here to get started. Today in Denver: Women's Real Estate Investment Hour: At 2345 7th St. (Noon) Sher-A-Book: Sheridan Library. (9 a.m.) Baby Time: Columbine Library. (10:15 a.m.) First Friday Art Walk: Art District on Santa Fe. (5:30 p.m.)Welton Street Cafe Benefit: At Spangalang Brewery. (6 p.m.) Friday Night Mic: At Western Sky. (7 p.m.) From my notebook: Are you ready for the immersive journey of a lifetime? The long-awaited world premiere of David Byrne's Theater of the Mind is coming to Denver Aug. 31–Dec. 18! Tickets go on sale May 20. (DCPA) Don't Be A Puffer: With winter officially upon us and cooler morning temperatures, we want to remind you not to leave your vehicle running unattended, also known as a puffer. (Facebook)Energy affordability study released by Colorado Energy Office. This is the Polis Administration's program help Coloradans save money by reducing energy costs. The study provides an analysis of existing energy cost burdens and how to achieve energy affordability for all Coloradoans, while also supporting the state's clean air and climate goals. (Colorado) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Women's Real Estate Investment Hour (Feb. 4) Jackson Maloney's Roots Rock LIVE at BOCO Cider! FED Food truck too! (Feb. 4) Divorce Boot Camp — Vesta Denver, Colorado Hub (Feb. 8) 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] You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update! — Brad K. Evans