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Good morning Westminster! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Westminster lightning strike: what firefighters say you should do next time
  • Free 3D design classes in Westminster for neurodiverse teens and adults
  • Westminster resident charged after late-night Iowa traffic stop

Also on today's calendar: Jim's Journey 2026 and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you fit 10 horses in 9 stables? You cannot add any stables, you cannot put 2 horses in one stable. (Draw 9 boxes to help you figure this out) 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Hazy sunshine, with a high of 92 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 95, low: 65.
  • Saturday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 88 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Homeowner on second floor when lighting likely struck Westminster home (kdvr.com) — A Westminster home on Lexington Avenue was heavily damaged after lightning likely sparked a roof fire during Tuesday evening’s storm, but the resident and her dog escaped safely. Fire officials say lightning-related house fires are rare yet dangerous, and they urge anyone who suspects a strike to evacuate immediately and call 911 rather than searching for damage themselves.
   

2. Free 3D Design SketchUp Classes (macaronikid.com) — Neurodiverse teens and adults in Westminster can attend free, in-person SketchUp 3D design classes at Trimble’s Westmoor Drive location, with loaner laptops available. The long-running Project Spectrum program focuses on hands-on learning, creativity, and community-building, helping participants explore professional-level 3D modeling for everything from architecture to game environments at no cost.
   

3. Montgomery County traffic stop leads to 2 arrests (southernminn.com) — A Westminster resident was among two people arrested after a late-night traffic stop in Montgomery County, Iowa, where deputies reported drug and vehicle theft charges. While the incident occurred out of state, it involves someone identified as living in Westminster, which may interest locals following regional crime reports.
   

4. Where to watch Independence Day F-16 flyovers across Colorado (9news.com) — F-16 fighter jets from the Colorado Air National Guard are scheduled to fly over Westminster late Saturday morning as part of statewide Independence Day celebrations. The aircraft will launch from Buckley Space Force Base around 10:30 a.m., with exact times dependent on weather and other flyover locations, giving residents a chance to watch a patriotic aerial salute at no added taxpayer cost.
   

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    since 06/21/26. Male all white Chihuahuas 5 years old he is neutered , all vaccines are up to date please help bring my baby home last seen on 91st… (Nextdoor Kings Mill)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: [T] [E] [N] [H] [O] [R] [S] [E] [S] (Thank you Lisa K. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Westminster

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