🌱 6th Most Polluted US City + Columbine School Memorials + I-70

Morning, everybody. Here with your Friday edition of the Lakewood Patch newsletter, full of everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Including updates on:

• Columbine memory
• Elder neglect
• Friday's events

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 52. Low: 27.

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Here are the top four stories today in Lakewood:

1. The metro Denver area is the sixth most polluted American city, as reported by the American Lung Association. This public health issue can cause a variety of issues: low birth rates, early births, heart attacks, strokes, asthma and cancer. (The Denver Post)
2. Yesterday was the 24th memorial remembrance of the Columbine School shooting. The mass shooting, which occurred in 1999, took the lives of 12 students and one teacher. (Fox 31)
3. The I-70 was backed up going westbound yesterday near Wheat Ridge. The backup was the result of a pedestrian getting hit by a car around noon. (Fox 31)
4. Karl A. Sanchez, 52, has been sentenced to four years in prison for elder neglect. His charges include theft from an at-risk person and neglect resulting in serious bodily injury to an at-risk individual. (9 News)

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Today in Lakewood:

• Preschool Time! Lakewood Library, 9:15 AM
• Family Time! Belmar Library, 10:15 AM
• Toddler Time! Lakewood Library, 10:15 AM
• Cuentacuentos! Edgewater Library, 10:15 AM
• Baseball: V! John F. Kennedy, 4:00 PM

From my notebook:

• Breckenridge: "Good morning and greetings from Breckenridge! Full of history and character, we pride ourselves on our laid-back charm that makes you feel like a local – no matter the season. #BreckLife @gobreck" (Visit Colorado via Instagram)
• Lakewood Sheriff's Station: "Do you own a Hyundai or a Kia? Free software updates are now available for Hyundai and Kia owners amid rise in vehicle thefts." (Lakewood Sheriff's Station via Facebook)
• Missing Person: "CBI is issuing this alert on behalf of the Arvada Police Department, Colorado. If you see Mr. Wallace, please call 9-1-1." (Colorado Bureau of Investigation via Facebook)
• Pets on Land: "Bringing your BFF to public lands soon? Make sure you stay safe and respect your public lands - it's the cool thing to do. Here are some tips! 🐕" (Bureau of Land Management - Colorado via Facebook)
• Community Run: "Run with US! Group run tonight, starting from the shop at 6:00pm! Runners and Walkers of all ages and abilities are welcome!" (Runners Roost Lakewood via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• Estate Planning Webinar (April 24)
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• T-Mobile Tuesdays: Get Delighted Every Week (April 25)
• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (April 26)
• Taxes in Retirement Webinar on April 24th and 26th (April 26)
• TPC Great Spring Breakaway Event (April 29)
• TPC Great Spring Breakaway Event (April 30)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll see you around.