Women ID'd After Deadly Stabbing + When To Catch Meteor Showers

Happy Monday, Denver! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note. This week is expected to be warm and beautiful, so hopefully you can make some time to get outside and enjoy our lovely fall foliage.

First, today's weather:

You can expect a pleasant Monday with sunshine! Today's high will be around 79 and the low around 49.

Here are the top stories in Denver today:

1. Two women who were killed in a domestic stabbing in our city have been identified as 33-year-old Katherine Pivoda and 49-year-old Jennifer Gelvin. Both are mothers, and 36-year-old Matthew Madden is accused of killing them in the 2200 block of South Marion Street. Fundraisers have been launched for the mothers' families. (FOX 31 Denver)
2. A driver struck a pedestrian in Denver and took off without letting police know what happened, according to the Denver Police Department. The pedestrian was hospitalized, but their condition is not known. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7857. (FOX 31 Denver)
3. Meteor showers return to the skies over Colorado in October with the Draconids and the Orionids. The Draconids meteor shower, which runs from Oct. 6-10, is short-lived but is a favorite for many stargazers because the best viewing times are right after nightfall. (Denver Patch)
4. An all-inclusive music school has opened in Colorado, and it's accepting new students. The Arvada school continues to showcase some impressive local talent. (CBS Denver)
5. In Colorado, 88.1 percent of allocated COVID-19 vaccines have been given to residents as of Sept. 30. That number is greater than the national average of 82.8 percent and marks the fifth largest share of all states. (24/7 Wall St. - Denver)

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Today in Denver:

• Built by the community for the community, Denver Startup Week is a celebration of everything entrepreneurial in Denver and is the largest free event of its kind. (8:30 a.m.)
• Upcycling Tips & Tricks: Sarah Kolish, a Denver neighbor, will share her favorite sustainable resources and products, recycling and upcycling tricks, and thrifting and sewing tips. (2 p.m.)

Denver Patch Notebook

• Denver Center for the Performing Arts: "In case you missed the memo, Hamilton in Denver goes on sale THIS Tuesday at 10am MDT! Tickets are available online ONLY. Head to the show page to learn everything you need to know about purchasing your tickets." (Facebook)
• Denver Public Schools: "Don’t forget to take the DPS Your Voice/Tu Voz Family Survey by Oct. 8! This is an opportunity to share your DPS experience with us." (Facebook)
• Denver Police Department: "Domestic or intimate partner violence is a pattern of behaviors used by a current or former romantic partner to maintain power and control over another person..." (Facebook)
• Denver Botanic Gardens: "Are you interested in making your garden more sustainable while saving money and time on watering, fertilizer and pest control? We've got seven easy ways to prep for a greener garden on our blog." (Facebook)
• Denver Broncos Community Development: "Earlier this week, Denver Broncos Cheerleaders, American Cancer Society and Katie Kellerman — wife of late Denver Broncos Turf Manager and #FightLikeABronco Founder Luke Kellerman —assembled "Tailgate in a Box" gifts to send to cancer survivors ..." (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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