Editorial Cartoon for 11/28 - #lakewoodnews

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Colorado Brew Plus and Outdoor Lab partner for Colorado Gives Day - #lakewoodnews

Jefferson County is a generous community. "And when you live in Jefferson County," said Paige Brophy, executive director of the Outdoor Lab Foundation, "you want to give back in any way you

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Breaking records at The Action Center - #lakewoodnews

Thaddeus Stebens doesn't want people to take little things in everyday life for granted. He is homeless, but primarily stays in the Westminster area where he does traffic control for a living.

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A redemption song for Ebenezer Scrooge - #lakewoodnews

The term "Scrooge" has come to describe one who is miserly, cheap and uncaring, but that's not who Ebenezer Scrooge really is, according to actor Larry Cahn. And he should know -- he's

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Snowstorm brings 'treacherous' driving conditions - #lakewoodnews

As a snowstorm continued across Colorado, authorities were urging motorists not to travel Tuesday morning. By 7 a.m., government offices were announcing closures or delayed starts across the ...

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Tale of innovative artwork follows fascinating thread - #lakewoodnews

When someone mentions "quilt," what's the first thing that comes to mind? Your aunt? Your grandmother? Your grandmother's aunt? Me? I think of the young woman who cleans my teeth. Lindsay ...

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Murmurs of disappointment, shouts of gratitude - #lakewoodnews

Many times, it seems like just the opposite of this headline, doesn't it? How often do we find ourselves shouting out about our disappointment and then only quietly murmuring about our gratitude? ...

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Storm could bring a foot or more of snow to Denver metro area - #lakewoodnews

The National Weather Service issued the following information this morning about the approaching storm: A winter storm will strengthen as it moves over the mountains and across northeastern

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Getting up after 'falling back' - #lakewoodnews

About one in every three American adults already doesn't get enough sleep, and the end of daylight-saving time can throw another wrench into the equation -- even though the day "gains" an hour

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Practical ways to help cut down on holiday waste - #lakewoodnews

Americans throw away 25 percent more trash than usual between Thanksgiving and New Year's -- about a million extra tons of garbage each week, according to the National Environmental Education

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It's in the cards - #lakewoodnews

It's that holiday-card time of year again. But before you open up the address book or spreadsheet, read up on some modern etiquette for addressing those to whom you're sending your jolly good

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Tire Mom's new book shares story of loss and healing - #lakewoodnews

It's common knowledge how important vehicle maintenance is to having a safe driving experience, but there's one thing many don't consider until there's a problem -- tire condition. Diana

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The play's the thing - #lakewoodnews

Millennial parents who haven't visited a playground in a decade or two are in for a surprise: The new era of playgrounds is a heck of a lot more fun than the safety-obsessed playscapes of the 1990s ...

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Confidently pursuing our success is needed approach - #lakewoodnews

Perhaps you do not agree with the statement that there is power in the way we see ourselves, and that is OK, I welcome you to challenge the theory here. There are countless stories of success where ...

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Nicknames can be enigmatic, charismatic, emblematic, problematic - #lakewoodnews

Most of us, including me, have nicknames. Most of us who have nicknames didn't nickname ourselves, and that's where this column comes in. Like everything else that we say and do these days, ...

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Dancing the night away in Lakewood - #lakewoodnews

Residents packed the Clements Community Center on Nov. 15 to dance the night away. The dance was part of the city of Lakewood's Recreation & Inclusive Services for Everyone (R.I.S.E.) program.

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Ralston Valley football grinds out victory over Arapahoe - #lakewoodnews

ARVADA -- Ralston Valley quarterback Walker Brickle even got into the running game for the Mustangs' late Nov. 15 at the North Area Athletic Complex. Brickle's 10-yard touchdown run late in the

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Lakewood's Pete Roybal reflects - #lakewoodnews

Lakewood City Councilmember Pete Roybal's eight-year term has come to an end. On Nov. 5, Anita Springsteen was elected to fill his seat. She will be sworn in on Nov. 25. We spoke to Roybal about

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Pomona football hits its stride in playoff win over Legend - #lakewoodnews

ARVADA -- Pomona offense came alive in the second quarter Nov. 15 at the North Area Athletic Complex. No. 12-seed Legend held a 7-0 lead on No. 5 Pomona in the second round of the Class 5A football

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Letter to the editor: What are we paying for? - #lakewoodnews

Do we really understand what "we are paying for" with the taxes we pay? Our Governments, Employees and Representatives don't always appear to be transparent or clear in where taxes go. Laws and ...

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Green Mountain football gets playoff revenge against Erie - #lakewoodnews

LAKEWOOD -- Green Mountain was able to clear the memories of its season-ending loss a year ago to Erie on Nov. 16 at Jeffco Stadium. The No. 8-seeded Rams scored 27 unanswered points after falling

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Golden soccer comes up short in state semifinal - #lakewoodnews

AURORA -- Golden threw everything except the kitchen sink trying to get a late equalizing goal in the Class 4A boys soccer state semifinal game Nov. 13 at Legacy Stadium. "We sent guys up and took

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Letter to the editor: HOPE bill for Alzheimer's help - #lakewoodnews

Today, 73,000 Coloradans are living with Alzheimer's or another type of dementia. Last year, 252,000 of their family members and friends provided 287 million hours of unpaid care to support their ...

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Observing International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women - #lakewoodnews

A news article from San Diego popped up in my email this weekend: "Man Kills Estranged Wife and 3 Sons." The subhead - the woman had obtained a restraining order fewer than 24 hours before the

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Happy little holiday outing ideas - #lakewoodnews

I went for a little run the other night, and, as usual, I tracked it with Endomondo. No, I'm not going to tell you my time, my distance, my average speed ... Nothing. Not your business. And it's

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Editorial Cartoon for 1121 - #lakewoodnews

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Family Leadership Training Institute accepting applications - #lakewoodnews

Denver residents Julie and Catalina Kerwin have spent plenty of time together wandering around Sloan's Lake. The mother, daughter pair saw the wildlife like birds and geese living in an area that

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Coors brewery in Golden is here for the long haul, with modernization coming - #lakewoodnews

Molson Coors' corporate offices may be moving out of downtown Denver, but the brewery in Golden isn't going anywhere. In fact, Molson Coors announced plans to modernize the brewery at the same

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Jefferson County commissioners approve 2020 budget - #lakewoodnews

Jefferson County Commissioner Libby Szabo on Nov. 12 pointed out that Jefferson County is not the first jurisdiction to face budget cuts. "And it won't be the last," she said. "But I think

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District data highlights need for longer lunch times - #lakewoodnews

A Nov. 13 presentation to the Board of Education from leaders with the district's Food & Nutrition Services sparked some board members to call for a change in how much time students have to eat

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Casino night to help fund volleyball scholarships - #lakewoodnews

Community members are invited to spend a "Night in Monte Carlo" to help support the scholarship programs of 303 Volleyball Academy and its sister club Colorado Alliance. The 21-plus fundraising event

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Marines mark Veterans Day at memorial site in Golden - #lakewoodnews

Nearly 100 Marines, veterans and community members gathered at the United States Marine Corps (USMC) Memorial to celebrate Veterans Day on Nov. 10. The ceremony included a colors presentation,

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After 70 plus years, Rockley Music Center to say goodbye to Lakewood - #lakewoodnews

During the Rockley family's 70 plus years of operating the Rockley Music Center on West Colfax, adapting to the needs of the community has been vital. When Melvin and Mildred Rockley opened the

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Some tips for Thanksgiving hosts - #lakewoodnews

Hosting Thanksgiving isn't for the faint of heart. There are more dishes than you might usually serve. More timing concerns because of that. More pots and plates to wash. And perhaps more family ...

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Mayors discuss building shelters, avoiding growth caps at annual roudtable - #lakewoodnews

At the annual Mayors Roundtable hosted by the Arvada Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Herb Atchison of Westminster focused his opening remarks on the relationship between metro Denver mayors. His point was

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Cholesterol levels dropping, but many still need care - #lakewoodnews

Some good health news: Americans' cholesterol levels are dropping, and more people at especially high risk are getting treatment. Researchers say the report, released Nov. 11, suggests a ...

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In Colorado, 24 high-hazard dams are seen as problematic - #lakewoodnews

Two dozen aging dams in Colorado were in unsatisfactory condition and are located in places where their failure would likely kill at least one person, according to an Associated Press investigation ...

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Paul takes Lakewood mayor race - #lakewoodnews

Lakewood Mayor Adam Paul will keep his position for another four years as election results show a clear victory. With all the ballots counted, the end tally showed Paul with 54.7% of the votes for

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Sustainability in Lakewood - #lakewoodnews

Before Paul Fleischer's Lakewood farm was a farm, it was a vacant lot that sat at 2005 S. Zephyr Court for over 30 years. Fleischer, who moved to the farm four years ago, had the property's soil

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Four arrested over death of 56-year-old - #lakewoodnews

Nearly a month after 56-year-old Rene Perez was shot and killed in a parking lot at an apartment complex at the 200 block of South Teller Street, four suspects in connection to the case are now in ...

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Letter to the editor: Getting what we pay for - #lakewoodnews

The defeats of state Proposition CC and Jefferson County 1-A are a continuation of Colorado taxpaying voters refusing to pay for revenue increases needed for important services. When we got ...

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Letter to the editor: How to fill the 1A shortfall - #lakewoodnews

Now that Jeffco's stealth tax-revenue-increasing Issue 1A has been roundly rejected, what are the distraught 88,422 voters who favored it to do? Rather than sock themselves and their already ...

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Responding to emergencies with high-tech - #lakewoodnews

Get in. Get the victim. Get out. All in less than six minutes. The West Metro Fire Rescue Training Center hosted a competition on Nov. 5 during which four teams of developers competed with their

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Foster to become district's first dual language option school - #lakewoodnews

Next school year will mark the establishment of Jeffco's first Dual Language Option School, with Arvada's Foster Elementary transforming into Foster Dual Language PK-8 School. That decision was

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A busy post-season weekend of action for Faith Christian - #lakewoodnews

Faith Christian has had a very successful Fall Sports season in 2019 and they looked to add to that success on Nov. 9. Faith Christian had three teams competing in the state playoffs, Boys Soccer

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So, what is the Lakewood Watchdog? - #lakewoodnews

Lakewood resident Dan Smith wants the Lakewood Watchdog newspaper to be looked at as traditional media outlet. The Watchdog, published quarterly, often refers to Lakewood's government as "the ...

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Consistent healthy self-image leads to consistent success - #lakewoodnews

"Success isn't always about greatness. It's about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come." ­­-- Dwayne Johnson Having spent so much time studying personal ...

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Lovers of classic machines are caught in a type warp - #lakewoodnews

Watched a documentary about typewriters. Titled "California Typewriter." Came out in 2016. Numerous segments. Featuring typewriter loyalists: Tom Hanks, John Mayer, Sam Shepard. Others less ...

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Reporter Stories: Monday morning quarterbacking the city votes - #lakewoodnews

Community Editors David Gilbert and Nick Puckett discuss November's municipal election results in Littleton, Parker and the Metro-North area to determine if there are any common themes.

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Standley Lake dino event digs into region's past - #lakewoodnews

A special event at the Standley Lake Nature Center Nov. 16 seeks to dig deep into the area's prehistoric past. The City of Westminster's Parks, Recreation & Library Department invites

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Pomona makes history with fifth straight team state title - #lakewoodnews

THORNTON -- Pomona gymnastics flipped, twisted and vaulted its way into the history books Nov. 7 at Thornton High School. The Panthers claimed their fifth straight Class 5A gymnastics team state

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Meet with the legislators who represent Jeffco - #lakewoodnews

Get a sneak peek at the 2020 Colorado Legislative Session from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at the League of Women Voters Night Out With Your Legislators event at the Clements Community Center, 1580 Yarrow

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The three big challenges facing the new school board - #lakewoodnews

As expected, this November's election was a relatively low-turnout affair, with no major state or national political offices being determined at the polls. However, there were local school board

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I don't need to win the lottery to provide tender loving attention - #lakewoodnews

As of this writing, the nationwide Powerball jackpot is $60 million. A few years ago, when it had climbed crazily to hundreds of millions, I was asked what kind of car I would buy if I had that kind

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An Open Letter to Every Person Between the Ages of Nine and Twenty-four - #lakewoodnews

You're scaring me. Look, I know we've stuck you in a world that's in disarray. We're a little confused, ourselves. We're not sure if we're supposed to tell you to work hard, stay focused

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Editorial cartoon for Nov. 14 - #lakewoodnews

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New city councilmembers looking forward to solving challenges, collaborating - #lakewoodnews

Beginning in 2020, Laura Weinberg is looking forward to using the gavel at Golden City Council meetings. But she is also looking forward to tackling some of the community's issues. A few of these

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Ballot measure Jeffco 1A doesn't pass - #lakewoodnews

Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Shrader believes the most valuable asset to the sheriff's office is the people who work there. "They do a great job keeping Jefferson County safe," Shrader said.

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Crash in Lakewood leaves 23-year-old dead - #lakewoodnews

Lakewood Police have identified 23-year old Nicholas Kassera of Golden as the victim of a crash that occurred at the intersection of South Wadsworth Boulevard and West Florida Avenue. The crash

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DFF encourages wide-eyed viewing - #lakewoodnews

With all the streaming services out there, and all the devices capable of becoming a movie screen, film festivals provide a fading resource -- an opportunity to see independent and streaming movies ...

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Denver turns on bright new night light - #lakewoodnews

One of my favorite things about public art is that it encourages artists to think on a grander scale. But the new Denver Theatre District permanent installation goes a step beyond, as it provides

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Permission to skip tradition - #lakewoodnews

For people who don't care for the traditional Thanksgiving Day dishes, prefer a lighter meal or just hate cooking (and the cleaning), there are options. Dietitians are ready with advice for

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With bus driver shortage at peak, student athletes miss hours of classtime - #lakewoodnews

What happens when there's a school bus driver shortage? A chain reaction, said Autumn Sereno, assistant principal and athletic coach at Lakewood's Green Mountain High School. The chain of events ...

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Veterans honored in Golden - #lakewoodnews

About 250 people attended a Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 8 at the Coors brewery in Golden. The event's speakers were the U.S. Army's 1st Sgt. Myrl Johnson who works as the director of operations

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RTD community meetings planned - #lakewoodnews

The public is invited to join Regional Transportation District (RTD) Board Director Natalie Menten in a discussion about ridership performance, subsidy levels, alternatives to high-subsidy routes,

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Schooley wins District 3, but running mate loses to Miller - #lakewoodnews

When first results came in at 7:08 p.m. Election Day, Nov. 5, Jefferson County Board of Education candidate Stephanie Schooley was shown to be leading over Rob Applegate, while Susan Miller led over

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Secret Service study: School shooters showed warning signs - #lakewoodnews

Most students who committed deadly school attacks over the past decade were badly bullied, had a history of disciplinary trouble and their behavior concerned others but was never reported, according ...

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Application period open for 2020 Daniels Scholarship - #lakewoodnews

The Daniels Fund has opened its annual application process for the Daniels Scholarship Program. Students must turn in an application by Nov. 15 at 4 p.m., according to a news release for the

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Abenicio Rael - #lakewoodnews

About me I am an avid outdoorsman. I do a lot of fishing and hunting. I've lived in Lakewood with my wife and two kids for six years now. We try to stay involved in the city by going to activities

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New sculpture celebrates vibrance of Colfax - #lakewoodnews

A new sculpture from the Colfax Ave Business Improvement District is looking to bring a little more vibrancy to the corridor. The sculpture, which is bright pink and shaped in the logo of the BID,

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Editorial cartoon for Nov. 7 - #lakewoodnews

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Día de los Muertos in Lakewood - #lakewoodnews

The spirit of Día de los Muertos came to life in the 40 West Arts District on Nov. 1. The arts district celebrated the holiday as it coincided with first Fridays, an event where galleries and

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Blaming one bad call is ... a bad call - #lakewoodnews

You may already know that I'm a bit of a sports fanatic, so fall is full of abundance for me - football, hockey, and more than a passing interest in the World Series this year ... I actually

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Aim your anger appropriately Jeffco - #lakewoodnews

Just so you know where I'm coming from as I direct my ire at some of the people in this community, let me give you a little background on things that matter in the last few weeks: Our local

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Some good news about the Colorado River and fly fishing - #lakewoodnews

In terms of water development by public agencies of western slope water resources there is no greater nor numerous partnerships than Denver Water and the Colorado River water system, and the Fraser

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HUD to help Jeffco foster kids get started - #lakewoodnews

Housing costs in the Denver metro area are hard enough, but imagine trying to get your first place without a parent's help, or a childhood home to fall back to. "Trying to make it, with no home

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Green Mountain's Geometry in Construction program expands - #lakewoodnews

Traditional math classes in high school typically involve students working on math problems revolving around hypothetical scenarios but when Green Mountain High School's Scott Burke arrived on the

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Third Warren Tech center to be built in Littleton - #lakewoodnews

After setting its sights on opening a third campus for Warren Tech - Jeffco's Career and Technical Education (CTE) center that has attracted statewide media attention for its programming -- the

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'But make it fashion' at DFW - #lakewoodnews

For more than a decade, Denver Fashion Week has showcased some of the most exciting talents in the metro area's fashion and salon worlds, and it's back this year with plenty of style and imagination

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Woman found dead in Lakewood motel - #lakewoodnews

The Lakewood Police Department is searching for answers after a woman's body was found inside a motel in the early morning of Nov. 2. At around 3:15 a.m. on Nov. 2, police were called to the Chalet ...

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Initial results show Schooley, Miller ahead in school board races - #lakewoodnews

Initial results show Schooley, Miller ahead in school board races When first results came in at 7:08 p.m. Election Day, Nov. 5, ...

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Paul holds lead in Lakewood mayor race - #lakewoodnews

Lakewood Mayor Adam Paul is on his way to holding his position for another four years as election results on Nov. 5 show that ...

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Voters narrowly rejecting Proposition DD in early returns - #lakewoodnews

The following is how a statewide Colorado ballot question fared on Election Night that would ask voters to legalize sports betting and allow the state to tax it to send millions of dollars to ...

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Jeffco voters against de-Brucing in first results - #lakewoodnews

As first results came in on Nov. 5, 55.99% of votes counted are against passing ballot measure Jeffco 1A. By 7:14 p.m., 129,847 votes ...

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Proposition CC: Yes votes leading in early returns - #lakewoodnews

The following is how a statewide Colorado ballot question fared on Election Night that would eliminate future TABOR -- Taxpayer's Bill of Rights -- refunds and instead use that money for K-12 ...

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Jefferson County Election 2019 - #lakewoodnews

Early results of Election 2019 for Jefferson County, Colorado.

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Focusing on the fantastic frees us from fear and failures - #lakewoodnews

Wow, there are six "f" words in the title of this column. And I am sure you have noticed that they are slightly different from what some might think about when they consider the "f" word. If ...

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OK, OK, there's no two ways about it - #lakewoodnews

I had writer's block. I had no original ideas. I knew if the block lingered, I would revert, and harangue about the injustices being, like, done, like, to, like, the English language. So I went to

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7-Eleven shooting leaves man dead - #lakewoodnews

Lakewood Police have reported that a 28-year-old man was found dead at a 7-Eleven. On Nov. 3 at around 11:50 p.m., police were called to the 7-Eleven at 1107 S. Sheridan Blvd. for reports of a man

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Lack of foster parents inspires Arvada family to adopt - #lakewoodnews

Two years ago, Arvada residents Autumn and Steve Guzman drove down to a congregate care facility in Adams County, on their way to pick up the 12-year-old girl who the couple was mentoring through the

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Female a cappella quintet Nobuntu to perform concerts - #lakewoodnews

Female a cappella quintet Nobuntu will return for two performances of mbube music featuring songs from the latest album "Obabes beMbube" (Women of Mbube). From Zimbabwe, the group has drawn

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Contractors cited for not following lead-safe requirements - #lakewoodnews

Some Denver-area contractors have been found in violation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's lead-based paint Renovation, Repair and Painting rule. According to a news release, the rule

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Colorado launches digital ID in state's mobile app - #lakewoodnews

Coloradans can now create an electronic version of their driver's license or state identification card that can be displayed on smartphones for proof of identification, age and address in Colorado. ...

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