🌱 Rain, Snow Expected To Hit + Victim Helped Bust 'Sopranos'

Happy Thursday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

Here are the top stories in Denver today:

1. Denverites can expect rain, snow showers, then snow Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. The first freeze of the season — 29 degrees — hit Denver's metro area early Wednesday morning, and more cold is on its way. (Denver Patch)
2. After a woman's car was stolen, she wouldn't back down and her quick actions helped Denver police bust the ‘Sopranos’ crime ring. (CBS Denver)
3. A postal employee was shot and killed yesterday in Longmont, and his ex-girlfriend has been arrested in connection with his death. The U.S. Postal Service worker was delivering mail to mailboxes when he was shot multiple times, police said. (Boulder Patch)
4. Homeownership is a longstanding aspiration for millions of Americans. According to a Gallup poll, more than nine in every 10 American investors consider owning a home to be either an essential or important component of the American dream. Colorado has the 19th lowest homeownership rate among states, at 65.9 percent, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. (24/7 Wall St.)
5. A simple trip to pumpkin patches and fields around Denver (OK maybe not today in stormy weather, but this weekend!) in search of the best jack-o'-lantern- or pie-worthy pumpkin can be not only fun and wholesome for kids but also stimulating and educational. (Denver Patch)

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Today in metro Denver:

• Sierra Hiring Fair (9 a.m.)
• Consultants Special Interest Group Meeting (11:30 a.m.)
• Victorian Horrors - Historic Denver (12 p.m.)
• Annie Lederman performs at Comedy Works (8 p.m.)

Denver Patch Notebook

• Denver Public Schools: "Throughout October, DPS is highlighting inspiring student stories as part of our celebration of Career and College Success Month. Today we are highlighting Jackson’s story." (Facebook)
• Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure: "Protect yourself from sun glare and follow these easy steps from AAA: wear sunglasses, use your visor, leave extra space between you and other drivers, put your headlights on so other drivers can see you & keep your windshield clean." (Facebook)
• Denver Broncos Community Development: "Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver Johnson Elementary club members were surprised with a special visit from McTelvin Agim, Baron Browning, Miles and Denver Broncos Cheerleaders for their #MilesForMiles walk yesterday." (Facebook)
• Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce: "DYK our Board Chair Mark Spiecker has lived in nine cities/states all over the country? Discover the nine other facts that you may not know about Mark in the latest issue of Business Altitude." (Facebook)
• Denver Preschool Program: "High-quality preschool sets the foundation for academic success, and creating an environment that includes child-led play is an important component in developing strong social skills and building self-esteem. Learn more from ParentCorps ..." (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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