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In today's newsletter:

  • What’s at stake in Monday’s high-impact Denver City Council stadium vote?
  • How a fake myColorado app fueled a Denver identity theft ring
  • Which stretch of I-25 is shut down in Denver tonight?

Also on today's calendar: Art Exhibition Opening Reception for "Deconstructing the Zeitgeist" and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Cooler with clouds and sun, with a high of 54 and low of 31 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 61, low: 43.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 72 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Women's soccer stadium package up for final Denver City Council vote (denvergazette.com) — Denver City Council will decide Monday whether to rezone land and release $50 million in Elevate Denver bond funds for a new women’s soccer stadium, plus approve related funding and community agreements. Members will also set 2025 property tax mill levies, extend a major National Western Center contract, and hold their final meeting in the current council chambers before ADA renovations begin.
   

2. Denver grand jury indicts seven people suspected in identity theft ring (cbsnews.com) — A Denver grand jury has indicted seven people in a 131-count case tied to an alleged identity theft ring targeting victims across the Denver metro area. Investigators say the group used fake myColorado IDs, a spoofed app, and subleased hotel rooms, causing at least $175,000 in losses through fraudulent purchases and services.
   

3. SB I-25 closed near Alameda after crash involving pedestrian (kdvr.com) — Southbound I-25 is closed in Denver near Alameda after a Friday night crash involving a pedestrian, leaving the person with serious injuries and backing up traffic between U.S. 85 and Lincoln Street. Denver police and transportation officials urge drivers to avoid the area and expect delays while investigators work the scene.
   

4. Why landing at Denver International Airport can be extra turbulent (denver7.com) — If you’re flying through Denver International Airport this holiday season, expect potentially bumpy landings and delays thanks to strong downslope winds and the Front Range terrain. Aviation experts explain why turbulence is common near Denver and how pilot reports and crosswinds can force diversions, slow descents, and longer waits, especially with more than 750,000 passengers expected this week.
   

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    Saturday December 20
  • Wrestling: B/V
    Island Grove Event Center
    9:00 am
  • Family Time
    Edgewater Library , 5843 West 25th Avenue , Edgewater
    10:15 am
    • Monday December 22
  • Toddler Time
    Wheat Ridge Library , 5475 West 32nd Avenue , Wheat Ridge
    10:15 am
    • Tuesday December 23
  • Let's Dance
    Wheat Ridge Library , 5475 West 32nd Avenue , Wheat Ridge
    10:15 am

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