🌱 New Indoor Mask Mandate Likely + Shelter Stabbing Update

Morning, people of Denver! Amber Fisher here with your brand-new copy of the Denver Daily. I have news about a possible reinstated indoor mask mandate in our city, an update on the homeless shelter stabbing and information about how many Denverites are facing hunger as the holidays approach.

First, today's weather:

You can expect sun and clouds throughout the day, with a high of 65 and a low of 37.

Here are the top stories today in Denver:

1. Denver is set to issue a new indoor mask mandate, according to Fox 31. The mandate has not been formally announced, but the news outlet said multiple sources have confirmed the order, which is set to take effect Wednesday. Indoor mask mandates are also set to take effect Wednesday in Jefferson, Adams and Arapahoe counties. (KVDR)
2. VIDEO: The man who's accused of stabbing a worker to death outside the Denver Rescue Mission has been ordered to remain in custody on no bond, CBS reports. (CBS Denver)
3. A Lakewood man has been charged with five counts of sexual exploitation of a child and one count of cruelty to animals, officials said. He's a former Clear Creek Middle School teacher, but the school district says detectives have not notified the district about any connection to its students. Details about the investigation have not been released. (Lakewood Patch)
4. As the fallout from the pandemic continues, Feeding America estimates that as many as 98,780 Denverites could go hungry. Cooking Thanksgiving dinner doesn't have to break the bank — here are some tips, tricks and shortcuts for enjoying a delicious holiday dinner on a budget! (Denver Patch)
5. And speaking of which, funds raised from this year's Turkey Trot on Thursday will help the Mile High United Way. Here's how you can support local families! (United Way Denver)

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Today in metro Denver:

• Turkey Day Virtual 5k with Kiddie Academy (9 a.m.)
• Listening Session on the Recovering America's Wildlife Act (11 a.m.)
• Fall Break: Craft Closet Cleanout - Englewood Public Library (1 p.m.)
• Buffalo Rose Tuesday Team Trivia (6:30 p.m.)

Denver Patch Notebook

• Denver Police Department: Last month, District 1 officers were called to a home in northwest Denver to conduct a welfare check. While in the area, officers also met a young man named Auggie and learned that he had a birthday coming up. With the help of Auggie's mom, the officers arranged to surprise Auggie with a special visit on his big day. (Facebook)
• Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure: Community members and city leaders came together to honor the 74 lives lost this year in Denver traffic crashes with a candlelight vigil during World Day of Remembrance. (Facebook)
• City and County of Denver Government: The Forum Apartments, Denver's first permanent supportive housing complex, is getting an upgrade. Denver acquired the property in 1995 for $10. The agreement was the city would use the space to house the city's most vulnerable. (Facebook)
• Downtown Denver Partnership: The 9NEWS Parade of Lights is back Dec. 4 — enjoy the floats, the lights, the music and all the holiday cheer. (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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