🌱 Mountain Lion Sightings Near I-70 + Englewood Fire Injures One

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First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 93 Low: 64.

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Here are the top stories today in Denver:

1. Not tigers or bears, but still very dangerous: There have been four mountain lion sightings reported near Denver in recent days. Sightings include big cats approaching homes and hanging out in trees near I-70. Mountain lions have been spotted on camera near homes in Wheat Ridge and near the REI store in Confluence Park. (Denver Patch)
2. Smoky skies in Denver? Officials say it's because of a fire that started on Monday in Englewood. According to Denver Fire, the blaze began at 2400 West Union Avenue, which is listed as Waste Management's South Metro Transfer Station. One worker was reportedly treated on the scene. (FOX 31 Denver)
3. Three professors of color will not be returning to the University of Denver this fall, prompting a conversation about diversity among faculty. According to Professor Terri M. Davis, the Black former director of the Doctorate in Psychology program for eight years, the resources offered by the university "fell short of what she needed" to make the changes she wanted on campus. (Colorado Public Radio)

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Today in Denver:

• Job Fair At Rescue Mission (12:00 PM)
• Jelly Fish Art At The Arvada Center (2:30 PM)
• Steak Night At Zeppelin Station (6:00 PM)
• Derrick Stroup At Comedy Works Downtown (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• City and County of Denver Government reminds the community that the COVID-19 vaccine is approved for kids as young as 6 months. Click here to learn more or schedule an appointment. (City and County of Denver Government via Facebook)
• Denver Center for the Performing Arts is chatting with Dixie Longate about her last bull ride in Denver. Watch the full video interview on Facebook. (Denver Center for the Performing Arts via Facebook)
• The Downtown Denver Partnership is hosting a championship parade for the Colorado Avalanche tomorrow (Jun. 30) in Downtown Denver starting at 9:00 a.m. at Civic Center Park. (Downtown Denver Partnership via Facebook)

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About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.