🌱 3 Dead, 9 Injured In Metro Denver Shootings Over Weekend

Happy Monday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note. I have the latest crime news, 2020 hunger statistics, info about a new coalition fighting climate change and tips for pumpkin recycling.

First, today's weather:

Denverites may get a morning shower, but overall you can expect a mostly cloudy day, with a high of 45 and a low of 32.

Here are the top stories today in Denver:

1. Deadly Halloween weekend: Three people are dead, and nine others were injured in seven separate shootings in Denver's metro area over the weekend. (The Denver Channel)
2. Around 10.5 percent of Americans were considered food insecure in 2020, according to a study. That equates to about 13.8 million people. Feeding America estimated that as many as 98,780 people went hungry in Denver in 2020. (Denver Patch)
3. State officials predict a water shortage of more than a half-million acre-feet by 2050. A Denver coalition of water management partners announced Sunday the 'One Water Plan,' which aims to mitigate climate change impacts on water. (Prime Time News)
4. Jack-o'-lanterns and uncarved pumpkins don't have to head to the garbage bin after Halloween. Instead, there are many ways you can recycle them that will help birds, other wildlife and the planet. (Denver Patch)
5. The Food and Drug Administration has issued a voluntary recall on fresh, whole onions sold and distributed in Colorado, citing possible salmonella contamination. (Denver Patch)

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Denver Patch Notebook

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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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