🌱 Potholes + Car Crash + Power Outage

Hello again, everybody! It's me, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in town today. Today we'll cover...

• How to report potholes.
• I-70 semi-truck crash.
• Power outage in southwest Denver area.

But first, today's weather: A strong afternoon t-storm. High: 76. Low: 49.

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Here are the top stories in Lakewood today:

1. With the rainy weather, potholes are growing in the metropolitan area. Residents are asked to report potholes so that they can be addressed by officials. For the southwest metro Denver region, potholes can be reported to 970-385-1423. Residents are also urged to check which roads are closed due to maintenance before beginning their commute. Find more information via Fox 31.
2. Yesterday morning, the eastbound I-70 saw lane closures due to a crash involving a semi-truck. The truck crashed into a barrier for a construction zone, which resulted in fuel spill. The road was closed near Colorado Mills Parkway. Learn more through CBS Colorado.
3. Roughly 2,000 local households experienced a power outage due to faulty wiring. The outage affected southwest metro Denver on Tuesday morning, including houses in Lakewood. Power was restored by early afternoon. Visit The Denver Post to find out more.
4. The results are in: Denver is the fifth best U.S. city when it comes to beer! Rankings took into account prices and brewery/bars per capita in 51 major cities. Read more at Fox 31.

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Today in Lakewood:

• Let's Dance — Lakewood Library (10:15 AM)
• Baby Time — Edgewater Library (10:15 AM)
• Cuentacuentos — Columbine Library (10:15 AM)
• Let's Dance — Belmar Library (11:15 AM)
• Library for All: Interactive Programs for Adults with Disabilities — Lakewood Library (1:00 PM)
• Up Lit Book Group - "Remarkably Bright Creatures," by Becky Chambers — Belmar Library (2:00 PM)
• Five Dimensions of Wellness — Columbine Library (2:00 PM)
• Cuentacuentos — Lakewood Library (3:30 PM)
• PAWS for Reading — Edgewater Library (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Breathtaking Views: "Breathtaking views captured in Colorado through different lenses! 🤩 💡Did you know that Colorado is one of the most visited cities in USA?!" (Colorado, Denver 🌲 Travel | Hotels | Outdoors | Tips via Instagram)
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• The Colorado Chorale: "THANK YOU for your most amazing support! It has been a joy to bring you a fun and entertaining season. We look forward to you joining us for 2023-2024." (The Colorado Chorale via Facebook)
• Spay2Day via Lakewood Colorado City Government: "Upcoming vaccination dog license clinic: Join Spay2Day, Foothills Animal Shelter and Lakewood for a summer vaccination and dog license clinic 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 10 at O'Kane Park, 7101 W. 1st Ave." (Lakewood Colorado City Government via Facebook)
• Porter Park Open House: "A reminder to join us at the Porter Park Open House May 17 from 5:30-7 p.m. at 731 Tabor St.!" (Lakewood Colorado City Government via Facebook)
• National Piercing Day: "We heard it was #nationalpiercingday and you can bet we're celebrating with a new piercing at Claire's! #colomills" (Colorado Mills via Facebook)

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