🌱 Family's Trailer Stolen + The Pandemic Over? + Twist & Retire

Denver CO

08 March, 2022

7:33 AM

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Happy Tuesday, Denver! Here's what you need to know about what's happening in town today. Tuesday's weather: Plenty of sunshine. High: 41 Low: 20. Here are the top stories today in Denver: After 33 years hocking records tapes and cds, Twist and Shout owner retiring. Paul Epstein emailed a message to customers on Monday: "After 33 years of running Twist And Shout, Jill and I have decided it is time to retire." No need to panic, the store isn't going any where – as longtime manager, Patrick Brown, is taking over and promises that "nothing will change" at the record shop on East Colfax. (Westword)Family moves to Colorado, then the trailer with all their belongings gets stolen. A family moving to Denver didn't quite get the welcome they were expecting after their belongings were stolen, along with the trailer their property was packed in, last Saturday. A 7News Denver Gives page has been set up to help the family. (7News)Is the pandemic really over? It sure feels like Colorado is acting like it is, but is it safe yet? After more than two years after the first cases of COVID-19 came to Colorado and sent people to work from home in droves, businesses across the state are trying to figure out how to return to normal, whatever that is. (CPR)Fentanyl test strips and naloxone available from the City of Denver. Last fall Denver launched a pilot program that provided residents with naloxone — the drug that reverses the effects of an overdose — and fentanyl testing strips, in hopes of saving lives like the ones lost in Commerce City. (9News)Is the Colorado Springs Police Department spying on social activists? The bombshell Colorado Spring Independent report alleges that CSPD had placed undercover officers within several activist groups. Police say they were investigating criminal activity, not trying to interfere with individuals exercising their First Amendment rights. (CPR) Transportation News: CDOT's crumbling infrastructure takes its toll on Floyd Hill overpass. Several cars were damaged when a four foot wide hole in the road surface broke away on the I-70 overpass last Wednesday. The hole was so big, it took more than a day to repair. The Colorado Department of Transportation took the opportunity to use the road damage as yet another reason that state lawmakers should approve the $700M the agency is seeking to replace the stretch of highway that includes the crumbling overpass. (CBS4) Today in Denver: Baby Time: Wheat Ridge Library. (10:15 a.m.) CWCC Young Professionals: Board Meeting. (4 p.m.) House Hacking 101. Atlas Real Estate. (6:30 p.m.)Candlelight - A Tribute to ABBA: The Church Nightclub (8:45 p.m.)This Week in Concerts: Mitski, Dodie, Joywave and more. (303)Ten Things to Do: Free things to do in Denver this week. (Westword) From my notebook: Upcoming Denver Fashion Week: The upcoming week of fashion will feature local, national and international designers. (303 Magazine)Young Mind exhibition at Clifford Still. This exhibit is co-curated with young children and opens on March 11. (Your Hub)Building Resilience - How to be Firewise. This meeting is focused on Boulder County, but we all should be aware of the dangers from wildfires along the Front Range, and how we can take corrective actions to mitigate it. The Colorado Green Building Guild (CGBG), with support from Boulder County, is set to host a virtual event for those impacted by the Marshall Fire on Tuesday, March 15, 6-7 p.m. (CGBG)It's that time of year. Voting in Westword's annual Best of Denver is live. (Westword) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Denver St Patrick's Day Pub Crawl & Block Party (March 12) Add your event Gigs & services: Small chest freezer (7 cu ft) needs repair not cooling. (Details) Add your gig or service 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] That's it for today. I'll first thing Wednesday morning with a fresh update of the Denver Daily! — Brad K. Evans