Biden Makes Stop In Denver + Officer Faces Violence Charges

Rise and shine, Denver! It's Tuesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on around Denver today.

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First, today's weather:

Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 81 Low: 55. Air quality is expected to remain in the 'good' to 'moderate' range in Denver.

Here are the top stories in Denver today:

1. President Joe Biden is set to make a stop in Denver on Tuesday as part of a western trip that also includes stops in California and Idaho. The president is scheduled to speak about his Build Back Better economic plan, which Mayor Michael Hancock supports. (Denver Patch)
2. Denver police officer who was suspended for excessive force during the city's George Floyd protests is now facing domestic violence charges, according to a probable cause statement obtained by Fox 31 Denver. (FOX 31 Denver)
3. As colleges in Colorado continue to work through the academic challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, the University of Denver was recognized this week for its steadfast dedication to providing students a quality education. U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday released its 2022 Best Colleges rankings, and DU made it into the top 100 in the report's National Universities category. (Denver Patch)
4. UPS is set to hire nearly 2,500 seasonal workers in Denver for what's predicted to be a busy holiday shopping season. The hiring is scheduled to begin in October. (9News.com KUSA)
5. Video: Did you know there's a tunnel system underneath Denver's popular Larimer Square? Take an underground tour and learn about the city's fascinating bootlegging history. (9News.com KUSA)

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Today in Denver:

• Business Owner's Forum - Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce (9 a.m.)
• Women's Real Estate Investment Hour (12 p.m.)
• College View Farmer's Market - College View (4:30 p.m.)
• Black Construction Group Meeting - Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce (4:30 p.m.)

Denver Patch Notebook

• Denver Broncos Community Development: "#BeAChampion and support Denver Broncos Charities by bidding on items on the Denver Broncos Marketplace!" (Facebook)
• Denver Preschool Program: "From nurturing creativity and improving focus to promoting relaxation, coloring is a hobby that is loved by children and adults alike. To celebrate #NationalColoringDay today, learn more about the many lasting benefits of coloring ..." (Facebook)
• Downtown Denver Partnership: "Bike to Work Day is back! Catch us pedaling for pancakes on September 22 in the heart of #DowntownDenver in Skyline Park. The return of this #Denver favorite is organized by Denver Regional Council of Governments ..." (Facebook)
• Denver Botanic Gardens: "The color combos in the Annuals Garden are so good! Take a stroll through the space to get inspo for your garden." (Facebook)
• Visit Denver: "Get ready for two weekends of Denver Oktoberfest! This year’s event includes keg bowling, competitive stein hoisting, live music, a costume contest and of course, plenty of beer." (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.