$33M Police Grant, $176K To Denver + Milk Shortage At Schools

Happy Thursday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note. We'll take a quick look at a police training grant, a flavored tobacco ban and the latest drought conditions.

First, today's weather:

You can expect a partly sunny sky and nice weather, with a high of 78 and a low of 48.

Here are the top stories today in Denver:

1. The Department of Justice has awarded more than $33 million to law enforcement agencies and jurisdictions across the country. The City and County of Denver is receiving $176,587 for a grant that aims to reduce the intensity of police encounters with the public in intense situations. (Denver Patch)
2. Denver City Council has postponed its vote on a citywide ban of flavored tobacco. The city's safety committee debated for two hours before the postponement. Councilwoman Amanda Sawyer co-sponsored the proposal after a classmate tried to sell her 12-year-old daughter vape products. (9News)
3. Mild drought conditions hit Denver in mid-September, and since then, the drought has worsened, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor. Our region is classified as 'D1: Moderate Drought,' according to the monitor, which is published by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (Denver Patch)
4. Mayor Michael Hancock led the groundbreaking Wednesday for 72 apartments for people experiencing homelessness. Valor on the Fax will include between one and three bedroom units for those who have a disability or brain injury. (9News)
5. Denver Public Schools is facing a milk shortage due to the widespread staffing issues that are impacting Colorado and other states, district officials said. Local parents were warned this week that milk distribution would be impacted by staffing shortages. (CBS Denver)

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Today in metro Denver:

• Denver Startup Week continues with sessions, keynotes, workshops and celebrations. (9 a.m.)
• Financial Preparedness for Emergencies Class - City and County of Denver event listing. (6 p.m.)
• Steve Trevino at Comedy Works South. (7:30 PM)
• A Denverite is the executive producer of the new show "Ghosts," which airs Thursday on CBS. (8 p.m.)

Denver Patch Notebook

• Denver Art Museum: "Since the beginning of his young career, contemporary South African artist Simphiwe Ndzube has been exploring the interplay between the real and the magical, stitching together personal accounts and historical memories ..." (Facebook)
• Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure: "We need your input! @DenverDOTI is working to bring #BusRapidTransit to #EastColfax. This will mean new transit stations and shelters. What do you want them to look like?" (Facebook)
• Denver Museum of Nature & Science: "Guess what? It's World Space Week! Grab the future astronaut in your life and come celebrate by visiting the newly renovated Space Odyssey exhibit at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science." (Facebook)
• Denver Broncos Community Development: "The Denver Broncos are committed to the fight against cancer. Proceeds from our #FightLikeABronco t-shirt sales help American Cancer Society CO in their mission to provide access to cancer screenings in our community » dbron.co/fight" (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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