2021 Election Ballots On Way To Voters + Trash-Filled Highways

Good day, neighbors! Amber Fisher here with the Friday edition of the Denver Daily. It looks like a lot of our city's fall foliage is peaking this weekend, so I hope you're able to get outside and enjoy the beauty.

First, today's weather:

You can expect a mostly cloudy sky, with a high around 79 and a low around 51.

Here are the top stories in Denver today:

1. The Nov. 2 election is fast approaching and ballots are being sent out to Denverites beginning today. Denver voters will decide the fate of a whopping 13 ballot measures, including police oversight, a $450 million bond package and housing. Here's an overview of the measures and what they mean. (Newsline via Patch)
2. After a woman was hit by a car, a Denver police officer accused her of lying about the crash, according to a report. It turns out, the officer had seen the wrong video footage and thought she was a scooter rider who fell. The Denver Police Department has apologized. (The Denver Channel)
3. Have you seen a lot of trash along highways lately? You're not alone. Drivers are calling on transportation officials to ramp up their maintenance crews' cleaning efforts, but officials say it's also about personal responsibility: Don't chuck trash out your car windows! (CBS Denver)
4. VIDEO: A man's gun accidentally fired and sent bullets into a neighbor's apartment in Arapahoe County, Fox31 reports. The shooting left a woman critically injured. (FOX31 Denver)
5. Denver Fashion Week, our state's largest fashion show, is back with many talented artists! The event, which was created by 303 Magazine, is set to be held Nov. 18-21 in the McNichols Civic Center Building. (303 Magazine)

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Today in metro Denver:

• Oktoberfest Fall Market in the Dairy Block Alley (1 p.m.)
• The Lizzie Borden Rock Musical (7:30 p.m.)
• Fooz Fighters - Tribute to the Foo Fighters (7:30 p.m.)
• Tracy Gray Hypnosis Show (8 p.m.)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. I'll see you soon! If you're liking these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors along for the ride. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— 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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Denver Daily? You can contact me at amber.fisher@patch.com.