Denver Traffic Fatalities Map + Destructive TikTok Challenge

Up and at 'em, Denver! Let's get this Saturday started off right. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Denver today.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 95 Low: 62. Pollution levels are expected to remain in the 'good' to 'moderate' range.

Here are the top stories today in Denver:

1. Former student Devon Erickson was sentenced Friday to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the 2019 STEM School Highlands Ranch shooting, which left Kendrick Castillo dead and eight other students injured. (Patch)
2. The Denver Public Schools board voted Friday to censure Tay Anderson after an investigation into allegations of sexual assault found they were unsubstantiated. (9News.com KUSA)
3. More than 50 people have died on Denver roadways this year, and some areas are much more dangerous than others. Westword has published an updated map of Denver traffic fatalities in 2021. (Westword)
4. A viral 'Devious Lick' TikTok challenge is frustrating parents and school leaders across Denver's metro area. The challenge encourages students to vandalize bathrooms. (The Denver Channel)
5. Two Colorado cities — Centennial and Castle Rock — are named among Money magazine's 'Best 50 Places To Live In 2021' list. Both cities were applauded for their schools, locations and median incomes. (CBS Denver)

Today in metro Denver:

• The 22nd Annual Denver Arts Festival. (10 a.m.)
• Curtis Park House Tour - Historic Denver Inc. (10 a.m.)
• The 3rd annual Denver BBQ Festival. (11 a.m.)
• Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art virtually hosts “Join US Dresser Fest 21.” (12 p.m.)
• Jazz Cabaret featuring Shirley Delta Blow. (6 p.m.)

Denver Patch Notebook

• Denver Broncos Community Development: "The Denver Broncos #PLAY60 website features basic drills, mind and body exercises, recipes, games, chances to win prizes and more! No matter what your abilities are there is something for everyone!" (Facebook)
• Denver Discovery School: "The 2021 Hispanic Heritage Month observance theme is : 'Esperanza: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage and Hope.' The theme invites us to celebrate Hispanic Heritage and to reflect on how great our tomorrow can be ..." (Facebook)
• Downtown Denver Partnership: "Bike to Work Day is back next week! Catch us pedaling for pancakes on Wed. 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 Department of Transportation and Infrastructure: "Don't miss the Westwood Health and Safety Community Block Party on Sunday at Cuatro Vientos Park!" (Facebook)
• Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce: “Generations of leaders have molded the Chamber into what it is today … The Chamber is here to improve life and work here in Colorado,” said J. J. Ament, the Chamber’s new President and CEO." (Facebook)

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• Paint Recycling (Sept. 19)
• Songwriters in the Round LIVE at BOCO Cider! NO Cover (Sept. 19)
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— Amber Fisher