🌱 Red Flag Day + CDOT's $700M Plan For Floyd Hill + Winter To Return?

Denver CO

19 May, 2022

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Happy Thursday, Denver! Here's everything you need to know around Denver today. Thursday's weather: Times of clouds and sun. High: 87 Low: 39. Are you a local business owner or marketer? We can help you effortlessly run effective ads that reach customers in Denver. Click here to learn more. Here are the top five stories in Denver today: Red flag warning issued for metro Denver. The National Weather Service's alert indicates that were a fire to start today, it would have the potential to spread rapidly. The fire danger is extremely high along the entire Front range, due to hot and dry conditions. (Patch)Yet another big, ugly road. The Colorado Department of Transportation revealed their uninspiring $700M design for the Floyd Hill expansion. If you've taken a trip to the mountains lately, you know that it is a spot near Idaho Springs that has become the most annoying bottleneck on I-70. (CPR)Should you be allowed to film the police? A Federal appeals court is hearing a case that centers on people's right to film police doing their job. The case under appeal stems from a YouTube journalist and blogger that claims a suburban Denver officer blocked him from recording a 2019 traffic stop. (CO Sun) Snow and freezing temperatures may hit Denver on Friday. That's right, say hello to Colorado's sometimes crazy weather. The forecast calls for a chance of snow and winter-like temps beginning Thursday night through Saturday. (CBS4) Curious Theater co-founders' curtain call at the end of the 25th season. Chip Walton and Dee Covington will will be leaving the Curious Theatre in 2023, and will hand the reins to longtime company member, Jada Suzanne Dixon. (5280) From our sponsor: Today's newsletter is brought to you in part by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. Whether you're working from home or streaming your favorite movies, the new Ring Alarm Pro gives you an internet connection you can count on — while simultaneously keeping your home safe and secure. To learn more about the innovative security system, or to build your own custom system, you can visit Ring here. Today in Denver: Big Little Breakfast of Pikes Peak: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado. (7:30 a.m.) Book Group: Good Eggs by Rebecca Hardiman. (9 a.m.) Summer Train Rides: Thursday - Sunday. (10 a.m.) Spring Concert: Bruce Randolph High School. (5 p.m.) High Country Horticulture Program: Virtual + In-Person. (6 p.m.) Sushi Rolling Class: With "Back On My Feet." (6 p.m.) Andrew Orvedahl: At Comedy Central. (7:30 p.m.) Rotating Tap Comedy: At Epic Brewing. (8 p.m.) From my notebook: Summer has officially begun in downtown Denver! The Rally Hotel at McGregor Square is hosting free movie nights every Thursday at 6 p.m. all summer thru October. From Back to the Future to Mean Girls, bring a chair or grab a seat on the lawn. (Facebook) Join us for our Denver District 5 Police Commander's Meeting on Thursday, May 19 at 6pm. This in-person meeting will be at the Central Park Recreation Center located at 9651 E MLK BLVD. Everyone is welcome to join! (DPD) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (May 21) Becoming A Millionaire Through Apartment Investing (May 24) Add your event You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you back in your inbox Friday morning with a brand new edition of the Denver Daily. — Brad K. Evans Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Denver Daily? Contact me at [email protected]