🌱 Double Homicide + Aurora Man Arrested For Fatal Shooting + ARPA Project

Welcome back, Lakewood. I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Today you'll find news about:

• Double homicide.
• Staying cool in the heat.
• Today's events.

But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny. High: 87. Low: 51.

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Here are the top stories in Lakewood today:

1. Earlier this week, two bodies were found in the Lakewood Village Estates. An investigation of the double homicide is ongoing, with a suspect yet to be identified. Visit The Denver Post to find out more.
2. Tuesday night, 50-year-old Craig Bruce was fatally shot while soliciting on the side of the road in Lakewood. The suspect, 40-year-old Aurora man Randy Jiron, is currently being held at Jefferson County Jail. Learn more through Denver 7.
3. With money supplied by the American Rescue Plan Act, Jefferson County has accomplished its first project. There is more money left for the county to use in restoration projects. This first project, which was completed in May, was the Drew Hill Road Culvert Project. Read more at Jeff Co. News.
4. As summer has just begun, 9 News has recommendations for staying cool during a heatwave without wasting energy. Among these recommendations are keeping blinds closed and setting thermostats correctly. Find our more at 9 News.

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Today in Lakewood:

Saturday, June 24

• Family Time — Lakewood Library (10:15 AM)
• Stories of Kindness Through Dioramas / Historias de Bondad a Traves de Dioramas — Lakewood Library (11:00 AM)
• Columbine Library Art for Teens (CLART): Flower Crowns — Columbine Library (12:00 PM)
• PAWS for Reading — Columbine Library (1:00 PM)
• Discovery Play — Columbine Library (3:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Colorado Ballet: "#DANCINGWITHPRIDE at Colorado Ballet. Follow along as we spell out PRIDE! Inclusivity, a core value at Colorado Ballet. On and off the stage, we strive to be a cultural force for all." (Colorado Ballet via Instagram)
• Summer in Aspen: "Get ready for an unforgettable summer in Aspen, where outdoor adventures, cultural delights, and natural beauty await at every turn.😎 " (Colorado, Denver 🌲 Travel | Hotels | Outdoors | Tips via Instagram)
• Huge Mountain Range: "Colorado’s imaginary mountains all year round!🤩 💡The mountainous area of Colorado is six times the size of Switzerland and contains 9,600 miles of fishing streams, 2,850 lakes, and over 1,000 peaks that are at least two miles high.🏞️." (Colorado, Denver 🌲 Travel | Hotels | Outdoors | Tips via Instagram)
• Cadastral Survey: "Have you ever heard of Cadastral Survey? If you haven’t, you aren’t alone but now is your chance to learn a little more from our Chief Cadastral Surveyor for BLM Colorado, Dave Ginther." (Bureau of Land Management - Colorado via Facebook)
• Colorado Mills: "Our greatest tip to always have the perfect outfit... fill your closet with glitz and glam from Windsor Fashions! #colomills" (Colorado Mills via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• Arvada on Tap (June 24)
• T-Mobile Tuesdays: Get Delighted Every Week (June 27)
• Service Dog Training Fundraiser and Karaoke Party (June 30)
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That's it for today! I'll see you around.

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