🌱 DFD Stops Using PFAS + Human Heads Stolen + 50 Car Pile Up

Denver CO

07 March, 2022

7:27 AM

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Rise and shine, Denver! Here's what you need to know to get this Monday started off right. Monday's weather: Cold with some sunshine. High: 30 Low: 15. Here are the top stories in Denver today: 50 car pileup crash on I-25. Slick roads and snow caused a huge multi-car pile up on Sunday afternoon in the below-grade portion of the highway near Emerson Street in Denver. (7News)Metro area fire fighters are removing PFAS foam from their units. The Denver Fire Department announced that they will remove the foam known as AFFF, or aqueous film-forming foam from their fire engines. A hazardous materials removal company has been hired to aide in the removal of the PFAS laden foam. PFAS, short for poly-fluoroalkyl is known as a "forever" chemical that can be retained in the human body. (FOX8) Chief Of RTD Police announces resignation. The resignation comes as RTD's ability to secure the agency's transportation network has come under scrutiny over the past six months. Last year, unionized transit employees expressed their safety concerns regarding crime and drug use on public transit and around Union Station. (CBS4)Police investigating theft of human heads. We know crime is up in Denver, but thieves probably got more than they expected when they opened up a box they'd stolen that was labeled 'Exempt Human Specimen.' The box of human heads was stolen from a truck parked in a Central Park neighborhood last week. (9News) Homeless advocacy group wants Denver to be better prepared. The group, Mutual Aid Monday, sent a letter to the City of Denver that criticized the city's decision to open warming centers halfway through the freezing spell in February and only during the day. (KMGH) From our sponsor: Today's Denver Daily is brought to you in part by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. 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 Denver: Advancing Construction Operational Excellence: 2022 Conference. (10 a.m.) Mobile Vaccination Clinic: At Sheridan Library. (1 p.m.) BYOB(ook) Group: A High Seas Adventure. (6:30 p.m.) From my notebook: Former Auraria neighborhood residents gathered to share memories. (9News) The newest exhibition at the Denver Art Museum, Traitor, Survivor, Icon: The Legacy of La Malinche, is the first major presentation to explore the cultural legacy of Malinche, an enslaved Indigenous girl. (Art Net)What's with all the painted electrical boxes? (9News)Yoga and art. Movement + Meditation with Soraya. Are you in need of some self care? We're hosting another free 90-minute guided Movement + Meditation class led by instructor Soraya Latiff from Urban Sanctuary. You will be surrounded by artwork and installations in Union Hall's current exhibition VIRGA. FREE - Tuesday, March 8. (6 - 7:30 p.m.) 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] Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you first thing Tuesday morning with a brand new edition of the Denver Daily. — Brad K. Evans