🌱 $125M Going To Homelessness + Flight Attendant Attack Update

Hey, neighbors! Amber Fisher here with today's edition of the Denver Daily, which includes the latest on the city's homelessness response, the attack on a flight attendant, more pandemic updates and some good news if you're a Foo Fighters fan.

First, today's weather:

You can expect a warmer day — high of 71 and low of 43 — with a partly sunny sky.

Here are the top stories today in Denver:

1. More than $125 million from the city's housing stability department budget next year will go to homelessness resolution, The Denver Post reports. The response will include regular cleanups to enhance safety in Five Points, and a safe outdoor camping space in Clayton. (Paywall - The Denver Post)
2. The man who's accused of punching a flight attendant made a court appearance Tuesday on federal charges. The man struck the attendant after she accidentally bumped some passengers, CBS reports. (CBS Denver)
3. Colorado is monitoring for the omicron variant by studying wastewater and conducting genome sequencing on test samplings. The variant has not yet been detected in the U.S. (Denver Patch)
4. The Foo Fighters have announced a 2022 Denver stop on their new tour. Tickets for the concert, at Empower Field at Mile High, go on sale Friday. (CBS Denver)
5. As officials monitor the spread of the omicron variant around the world, the basic local travel guidance and procedures remain unchanged. If you're planning to travel in and out of Denver this holiday, here's what you need to know. (Denver Patch)

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Today in metro Denver:

• Back to Work 50+ - Technology Literacy Series (11 a.m.)
• 2021 Legislative Wrap Up & 2022 Session Prep - Colorado Black Women-Action (6 p.m.)
• “Foot Pain 101” with Noel Armstrong, DPM of ValleyOrtho (6 p.m.)
• Holiday Roast at Comedy Works South (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• City and County of Denver Government: COVID-19 has significantly impacted the lives of children. The Pfizer pediatric vaccine is available for kids 5 years and older. "Vaccinate your child and help kids get back to doing what they love," the city said. (Facebook)
• Denver Botanic Gardens: Denver normally experiences low precipitation, dry air and a fluctuating range of temperatures during the fall and winter. However, this year, we are experiencing severe drought conditions and our trees and plants need extra care. (Facebook)
• Denver Police Department: Denver, can you help investigators locate Madeline Ann Cramer? Cramer is wanted for vandalism, police said. On Oct. 10 at approximately 7 a.m., Cramer caused significant damage at the Cathedral Basilica. (Facebook)
• Denver Public Schools: In celebration of #Native American Heritage Month this November, students share their celebrations of Native and Indigenous cultures. Explore the student submissions. (Facebook)
• Denver Broncos Community Development: A little more than 24 hours remain to bid on some Denver Broncos memorabilia! Get your jump start on your holiday shopping! Don't miss out on your chance to bring some Mile High Magic to your home. (Facebook)

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— Amber Fisher

About me: I'm a Patch editor covering news in Denver's metro area and Boulder. I've spent the past nine years working for various news outlets across North America, including Chicago Patch, Global News and WBEZ. I've covered high-profile court cases, civil rights abuses, mass shootings, natural disasters and major crimes — but also countless happy news stories about kindness, innovation and resilience. When I'm not writing articles, I can be found hiking, snowboarding, debating politics with my husband and attempting to be a sci-fi and astronomy geek.

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