Man Sentenced For Kidnapping + Best CO Employers + Arena Proposal

Good morning, fellow Denverites! Let's get you started with the latest news in our city today. You may notice Denver Patch has switched newsletter formats, and we sure hope you like the new one!

First, today's weather: Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 90, low: 61. Smoke pollution has improved in Denver, but ozone pollution may impact those who are sensitive.

Here are the top stories today in Denver:

1. The 2021 Forbes list of the best employers has been released, with specific rankings for Colorado, as well as the other 49 states and the District of Columbia. The University of Colorado Health topped the list in our state. (Denver Patch)
2. New charges have been announced against a man who was found guilty of sexually assaulting four women after they left LoDo bars. (FOX 31 Denver)
3. Denver voters are set to decide Nov. 2 the fate of a controversial new proposal for an arena and market at the National Western Center. (CBS Denver)
4. Local realtors say the Denver housing market is balancing out, not cooling. (The Denver Channel)
5. Financial relief is on the way to help small, creative businesses in our city. (CBS Denver)
6. A Denver man left his severely injured girlfriend handcuffed in a car after a high speed chase in Weld County. (9News.com KUSA)

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Today in Denver

• Fairfax Park Opening Celebration - Denver Parks and Rec. (4 p.m.)
• Ice Cream Social - Lincoln Elementary. (4 p.m.)
• Back To School Night - Polton Elementary School. (5 p.m.)
• K-8 Back to School Night - Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning. (5:30 p.m.)
• Kindergarten Back to School Night - William (Bill) Roberts Elementary. (7 p.m.)
• Comedy on the Patio at Barnhouse Tap with Jonny Bratsveen. (8 p.m.)

Denver Patch Notebook

• Denver Center for the Performing Arts: "As we return to our theatres this fall, your health and safety are our top priorities. That's why beginning Oct. 1, all patrons 12 and older must be fully vaccinated before attending indoor seated performances at the Arts Complex." (Facebook)
• Denver Botanic Gardens: "Whether on purpose or by accident, people are involved in all the ecosystems of the planet; the least we can do is ponder ways to make those relationships positive." (Facebook)
• Denver Police Department: "The Denver Public Safety agencies are hosting an event this Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, that includes opportunities for job seekers to learn about careers." (Facebook)
• Denver Public Schools: "Many DPS student-athletes are returning to new and improved athletic facilities this fall, thanks to voter-approved bond funds." (Facebook)
• Visit Denver: "Underground Music Showcase - UMS is back on eight blocks of Broadway this weekend with 100+ live bands." (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. As a Global TV reporter, I covered everything from tornadoes and wildfires to high-profile court cases and civil rights abuses. 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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