🌱 How a cyber-attack hit Westminster’s city systems and public funds

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• How a cyber-attack hit Westminster’s city systems and public funds

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 40 degrees.
• Wednesday: Some sun; windy in the p.m., temps: high: 66, low: 31.
• Thursday: Cooler with clouds and sun, with a high of 50 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Westminster City Confirms Cyber-Attack on IT Systems (wsnwradio.com) — City leaders say Westminster’s computer systems were hit by a cyber-attack discovered December 10, causing a loss of public funds but only minimal impact to public safety and utilities. Officials believe no customer or employee personal data was compromised and have brought in state and federal investigators while pursuing coverage through crime and cyber insurance policies.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Westminster

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Friday December 19

• Winter Bazaar and Student Performances
  Beach Court Denver, CO 80221
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Coats & Cocoa: CREEK Council and Green Team Fundraiser
  Westerly Creek Denver, CO 80238
  3:15 pm
• Christmas in Color @ Water World
  Water World , 8801 N Pecos St , Federal Heights
  5:00 pm
• Christmas in Color
  Water World , 8801 N Pecos St , Federal Heights
  5:00 pm
• Carols, Cookies, and Cocoa
  Westlake Middle School Broomfield, CO 80020
  6:00 pm
• Choir Concert at BHS
  Broomfield Heights Middle School , 1555 Daphne St , Broomfield
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Cancelled - Neighborhood Board of Adjustments Meeting
  City and County of Broomfield, CO Calendar Broomfield, CO 80020
  6:00 pm
• Parks, Recreation and Senior Services Regular Advisory Committee Meeting 6 p.m.
  City and County of Broomfield, CO Calendar , 280 Spader Way , Broomfield
  6:00 pm
• Canceled: Parks, Recreation and Senior Services Regular Advisory Committee Meeting 6 p.m.
  City and County of Broomfield, CO Calendar , 280 Spader Way , Broomfield
  6:00 pm
• Band Concert at BHS
  Broomfield Heights Middle School , 1555 Daphne St , Broomfield
  7:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Winter Bazaar and Student Performances
  Beach Court Denver, CO 80221
  9:00 am
• Lakeshore Holiday Lunch
  City and County of Broomfield, CO Calendar , 280 Spader Way , Broomfield
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Another great group of gnome making.
  Thanks ladies for joining me in crafting. They turned out so cute. (Nextdoor Countryside North West)
• Is this anyone’s kitty.
  It’s new. Black and white. White chest back legs are white. Kinda vocal. (Nextdoor Old Town Westminster)

• Chuy's Tex-Mex Restaurant posted a job opening for Janitorial in Westminster. Apply here.
• Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T2197) in Westminster. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westminster here.

🗞 Nearby News

Northglenn

• Basketball Game Preview: Evergreen Cougars vs. Longmont Trojans (maxpreps.com)

Broomfield

• Things to do in Broomfield for the week of Dec. 14-20, 2025 (broomfieldenterprise.com)
• Broomfield community honors Australian attack victims (9news.com)
• We Fly: Pilatus PC-12 Pro (flyingmag.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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