🌱 CSU March Madness + Auto Thefts Continue + Human Remains Found

Denver CO

14 March, 2022

7:49 AM

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Good Morning, Denver! Here's what you need to know to get this Monday started off right. Monday's weather: Mostly sunny. High: 53 Low: 33. Here are the top five stories today in Denver: Human remains found near Clear Creek Canyon. The Jefferson County Sheriff's recovery team was in the area of Tunnel 2 on Highway 6 on Sunday. The sheriff's office indicated that the remains were found in a remote location and that hikers had discovered the body. (9News)Auto Theft suspects are repeat offenders. In 2021, there were almost 37,000 vehicles stolen in Colorado, and so far this year, the state is on pace to exceed that number. According to officials, 97 percent of those arrested in the last three years for auto theft have had multiple arrests for auto theft. (9News) CSU Rams basketball team scores slot in national basketball championship. The CSU men's basketball team earned a sixth seed bid, their first appearance in March Madness since 2013. (CPR) Pedestrian Hit, Killed By Car On Interstate 25. The accident closed northbound and southbound lanes for two hours early Saturday morning. (Patch)Seven weekend shootings leave seven wounded, one dead. Multiple Denver-area police departments are investigating shootings at seven separate locations that left seven people wounded and one dead. (7News) 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: Toddler Time: Wheat Ridge Library. (10:15 a.m.) CEO Forum: Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce. (11 a.m.) Marshmallow Day: Dinner. (6:3o p.m.) Pallet City Live Podcast Recording: At Western Sky. (7:30 p.m.) From my notebook: The Comprehensive Plan: Sustainable, Resilient, & Equitable Communities for the 21st Century. Join authors Rocky Piro & David Rouse as they discuss how city planning needs to evolve to address the pressing need for more sustainable, resilient, and equitable communities. Thursday, Mar 17, 2022 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration is free and open to all. Register here: Smart GrowthVolunteer with Denver Parks & Recreation on Earth Day. Volunteers are needed to plant trees, mulch trees, and remove debris on April 22, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. to Noon at Sloans Lake Park (W 17th Ave & Sheridan Blvd). (Denver)New lane alignment on eastbound I-70. The road pattern will be changing between Steele Street/Vazquez and Colorado boulevards beginning on Tuesday, March 15. As crews will be installing the tolling systems for the Express Lanes. (CDOT)West Colfax BID Happy Hour. Learn about the plans for connectivity for the Colfax Viaduct, both short- and long-term, under and over the bridge. Wednesday, March 16, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Sloans Tap & Burger. (West Colfax) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Top 10 Divorce Mistakes & How to Avoid Them – Vesta Denver, CO Hub (March 16) Social Security Seminar (March 17) American Diabetes Association Diabetes Alert Day: Understand Your Risk (March 22) Women's Real Estate Investment Hour (April 1) 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 all caught up for today! I'll see first thing Tuesday morning for a new edition of the Denver Daily. — Brad K. Evans