🌱 CSU Scores Slot + Auto Theft Continues + Hikers Find Remains

Lakewood CO

14 March, 2022

7:50 AM

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Morning, Lakewood! Here's what you need to know to get this Monday started off right. Monday's weather: Sunny and cooler. High: 52 Low: 33. Are you a local business owner or marketer? We can help you effortlessly run effective ads that reach customers in Lakewood. Click here to learn more. Here are the top four stories in Lakewood today: Human remains found near Clear Creek Canyon. The Jefferson County Sheriff's recovery team was in the area of tunnel 2 on Highway 6 investigating the remains on Sunday. The sheriff's office indicated that the remains were found in a remote location and that hikers had discovered the body. (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) 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)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 Lakewood 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 Lakewood: WMC Members: Did You Know? West Metro Chamber of Commerce. (3 p.m.) Pi Day: Golden Library. (4 p.m.) From my notebook: Geese At Civic Center, photo by Brad K. Evans/Patch Celebrate Earth Day by getting involved with your local park, Bear Creek Lake Park! Each year, volunteers assist staff with a project to help keep the park clean and beautiful. A grab-and-go lunch will be provided; breakfast not provided. The 2022 volunteer day will take place on Saturday, April 23 from 8 a.m.-Noon. at Bear Creek Lake Park. (Lakewood)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 Lakewood 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 featured in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] You're all caught up for today. See you on Tuesday morning with another edition of the Lakewood Daily! — Brad K. Evans