🌱 No Fireworks Show This Year + Catalytic Converter, Car Theft Up

Hello again, neighbors! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Lakewood Daily. Let's get this Wednesday started off right, with a quick review of the most important things happening in town.

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 91 Low: 63.

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Here are the top stories in Lakewood today:

1. No fireworks in Lakewood this year. Towns across the country, including Lakewood and Castle Rock, have canceled their fireworks displays for the Fourth of July. While some towns decided to cancel due to a shortage of fireworks, Lakewood's cancelation was due to fire concerns. (Claims Journal)
2. Colorado primary elections took place yesterday. Click the link to see live updates as results are counted and winners are decided. Among the choices on the ballot are primary elections for Governor, Secretary of State, and U.S. Senate. (CPR)
3. Car and catalytic converter thefts are on the rise. Colorado has the highest rate of car theft per capita in the country, and things are getting worse. Because of a slowing economy and a troubled supply chain, the value of catalytic converters is going up, and the incentive for theft going up with it. It's a growing problem with no end in sight. (Westword)

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Today in Lakewood:

• Golden: Then & Now at Golden History Museum (6:00 PM)
• Community Wildfire Protection Plan Community Meeting at Golden Council Chambers (6:00 PM)
• MPCS Governing Council Monthly Meeting Online (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Autism Society of Colorado wants to take you out to the ballgame! The society is headed to the Rockies game on Jul. 17, tickets are $27 and benefit the Autism Society of Colorado. (Autism Society of Colorado via Facebook)
• Dogs or cats? Pet World in Lakewood Colorado is just asking for an argument here. Let them know which furry friend is superior! (Pet World in Lakewood Colorado via Instagram)
• Lakewood Colorado City Government released their economic development news for the week. Read about what's going on around town here. (Lakewood Colorado City Government via Facebook)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.