🌱 PHGC Fight Continues + Arrests At Union Station + Gas Prices Up

Denver CO

26 February, 2022

7:55 AM

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Hello, neighbors! It's me again, Brad K. Evans, your host of the Denver Daily. Saturday's weather: Rather cloudy and cold. High: 25 Low: 9. Here are the top stories today in Denver: Ukraine invasion could drive Colorado gas prices up. Here's a look at how local gas prices could be impacted as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues. (Patch)Another day, more people arrested Union Station. Denver Police said they arrested 42 people at Union Station on Wednesday. Denver Police conducted an enforcement operation, and made arrests mostly for misdemeanor warrants and drug possession. The Denver Sheriff's Department assisted with the operation. (CBS4)Judge tosses Park Hill Golf Course suit, fight far from over. The City of Denver's Planning epartment started working with the developer to map out the future of the space. The problem that community activists say that planning process violates state rules about conservation easements. (Denverite)Will Accessory Dwelling Units make Denver more affordable? Councilwoman Sandoval is working on a legislative rezone in the Regis neighborhood, which would allow most properties to add an ADU. If a neighborhood isn't fully zoned for an ADU, homeowners can apply to rezone their lot. That process takes about a year, and is expensive. (Denverite)Looks like Colorado is changing how it deals with COVID-19. On Friday, Gov. Jared Polis announced how the state will handle COVID-19 and make a gradual shift from a pandemic response to treating it more like an endemic. Additionally, the plan addresses the shortage of health care workers. (FOX31) 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: Rocky Mountain Horse Expo: At National Western Center - through Sunday. (10 a.m - 6 p.m.) Experiences of Identity: Opening Reception at Colorado Photographic Arts Center. (6-9 p.m.)Briston Maroney: Bluebird Theater. (9 p.m.)Party Portal: At Meow Wolf. (Midnight- 4 a.m.) From my notebook: Denver Opera Company brings horror novel 'The Shining' to life on stage. (Gazette)Black Coloradans that shaped the state's history. For years, many of the stories celebrating Black Coloradans' contributions to the West lay buried in private collections. That is, until the Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library staff spent years collecting documents, pictures, and more from Black families around Denver, and the facility became a precious repository for their stories, as well as a launchpad to find new ones. (5280) If you want to see some great indie art, the 40 West Art District in Lakewood has a raft of galleries to check out: Pirate Contemporary Art Oasis: "Disrupting The Overwhelm" by Jennifer Jeannelle. (Noon-5 p.m.)CORE New Art: "As I See It" by Chuck McCoy. (Noon - 5 p.m.)Kanon Collective: Dark Heart. (Noon - 5 p.m.)NEXT: Me Casa es Su Casa. (Noon - 5 p.m.)40 West Gallery: Light and Shadow. (Noon - 4 p.m.)EDGE Gallery: Works by John Horner, Candace Shepard. (Noon - 5 p.m.)This Weekend's Lakewood Area: High School Sports Schedule. (Patch) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Arvada Winterfest (Feb. 26) Acoustic Pop/R&B with Taylor Anastasio LIVE at BOCO Cider! (Feb. 26) High-Energy Ravin'Wolf is back LIVE at BOCO Cider! (Feb. 26) Learn How To Reduce Your Risk For Heart Disease During American Heart Month (Feb. 28) The Marriage Course - 7 Sessions to Strengthen Your Relationship (March 9) 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] Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off. I'll be back in your inbox Monday morning with a fresh ! — Brad K. Evans