🌱 One Shot Overnight Saturday Near The Capitol + Fire Near Civic Park

Hello, friends! It's me, Sean Peek, your temporary host of the Denver Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in the community today. Let's do this.

First, today's weather:

A thunderstorm around. High: 84 Low: 59.

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Here are the top three stories today in Denver:

1. One person was hospitalized after a shooting near the Capitol. According to police, the shooting took place in the area of Lincoln Street and East Colfax Avenue around 1:00 a.m. on Saturday. The location was near where hundreds had gathered to protest the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Police said that the shooting had no connection to the protests. (FOX 31 Denver)
2. The "Colorado Option" will soon be a reality. The state waiver application gained federal approval on Thursday, signaling the go-ahead for the standardized state health benefits plan. While the option isn't mandated, it will be available through the healthcare exchange in the same way private insurance plans are. Proponents hailed the passage as a success, while opponents warned that the plan would result in higher costs for everyone. (Colorado Newsline)
3. Fire crews battled a blaze at a restaurant near Civic Center Park on Saturday. According to Denver Fire, the fire was in a two-story building at 236 West 13th Ave. The breakfast restaurant Dozens is located in the building. A spokesperson from Denver Fire said that their initial investigation shows the fire started in the kitchen and extended to the second floor. (Fox 31)

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Today in Denver:

• Toddler Time at Columbine Library (10:15 AM)
• Pride Weekend at Tight End Bar (12:00 PM)
• Black Parents United Foundation at Dayton Street Opportunity (5:00 PM)
• Pallet City Live Podcast Recording at Western Sky Bar & Taproom (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Denver Art Museum wishes you a happy Pride! They just opened an exhibition called "Queer Creativity Through The Ages" and it's open for the foreseeable future. Check it out today. (Denver Art Museum via Facebook)
• Got the need for speed? Denver Police Department wants you to take it to the track. Every Wednesday at Bandimere Speedway, drivers are invited to take it to the limit and meet others with a passion for cars. (Denver Police Department via Facebook)
• City and County of Denver Government released their official newsletter. Click the link to learn more about why Denver is bussin-er, I mean bustling, today. (City and County of Denver Government via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new update!

— Sean Peek

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.