🌱 Pedestrians Are Dying + Mobile Homes Disappearing + DU Pioneers Win

Denver CO

11 April, 2022

7:56 AM

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Happy Monday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know going on in town today. Monday's weather: Mostly cloudy and milder. High: 65 Low: 47. Here are the top stories today in Denver: Pedestrian deaths on the rise. The increase in pedestrian fatalities across the county over the first half of 2021 continues mimics a long-term trend of our streets and roads being more dangerous for people on foot. According to the report by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), pedestrian deaths have skyrocketed over the last decade – from 4,457 in 2011 to 6,516 in 2020 – a 46% increase. (CBS4) West Colfax viaduct getting a mural near Mile High Stadium. Volunteers are working on the West Colfax viaduct improvement project, where parts of the Colfax overpass will be painted with a mural. (9News)Metro Denver's mobile home residents at most at risk in today's hot housing market. Nationally, investment companies are snapping up mobile home parks and building luxury apartments in their place. (CO Newsline) DU Pioneers win hockey championship. After trailing most of the game the DU Pioneers scored five goals to defeat Minnesota State 5-1 on Saturday in Boston for the NCAA Hockey Championship. (CBS4)Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit. A lawsuit was dismissed last week that was attempting to overturn a 2016 ballot measure which allowed unaffiliated voters to participate in Colorado's primary elections. (CO Sun) From our sponsor: Today's newsletter is brought to you in part by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. We all know that Ring is the leader in video doorbells for home security. But did you know that Ring now makes a home security system that is getting raves from consumer electronic experts? To learn more about Ring Alarm Pro, the system CNET called "the future of home security," or to build your own custom system, visit Ring here. Today in Denver: Death Cafe: At Mutiny Information Cafe. (4:30 p.m.)Olivia Rodrigo: Sour Grapes Tour at the Mission Ballroom. (8 p.m.)Tommy Genesis: At the Larimer Lounge. (8 p.m.) From my notebook: Free Shakespeare events are coming to a parking lot near you! Every Saturday in April, you can catch Shakespeare in the Parking Lot in locations all around Denver! Click for a complete list of times and locations. (DCPA) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: House Hacking 101 (April 12) Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (April 13) Top 10 Divorce Mistakes & How to Avoid Them – Vesta Denver, CO Hub (April 20) 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 Monday. I'll see you first thing on Tuesday morning with another fresh edition of the Denver Daily. — Brad K. Evans