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News you can use, Boulder! Let's get this snowy Wednesday started off right. Here's what you need to know around Boulder today.

Wednesday's weather: Snow tapering off, 1-3 inches. High: 20 Low: 1.

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Here are the top stories in Boulder today:

  1. Louisville architect launches program to help other victims rebuild their homes. In an effort to assist those that lost their homes, Christian Dino is helping others navigate the quixotic process of rebuilding. He's also launched social media campaign to help victims. (7news)
  2. What was the source of December's Marshall Fire? Boulder County Sheriff said the investigation is getting closer to discovering what may have sparked the Marshall Fire. (Patch)
  3. Boulder distributes $50,000 to those impacted by severe wind damage. The city's Housing and Human Services Department (HHS) released emergency funds through its Human Services Fund to help city households that experienced severe damage from wind.(Boulder)
  4. Coroner IDs skier who died in crash at Copper Mountain. Lakewood resident Nicholas Vigil, 24, died on Jan. 20, when he was skiing with friends in a treed area when he lost control and crashed. (Summit Daily)
  5. Boulder Police officers were able to save a woman from an early-morning fire on Jan. 2. The dramatic bodycam footage was posted on the BPD's Twitter account. (Boulder Patch)

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Today in Boulder:

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  • This Week's Events: In and around Boulder. (Patch)

From my notebook:

  • FEMA assistance still available: FEMA assistance may also be available for renters who were impacted by the Marshall Fire. Visit the Disaster Recovery Center at 1755 South Public Road, Lafayette, CO or apply online. (Facebook)
  • The Marshall Fire Donations and Resource Center is open for fire-impacted individuals and families. The center is no longer accepting public donations. For large bulk donations, please schedule in advance at 720-574-2300. (Facebook)
  • CU Boulder's Fiske Planetarium to show movie about the NASA program. (Daily Camera)
  • Louisville cycle shop is ready to repair bikes for survivors of Marshall Fire. (9News)

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