🌱 Broomfield Gets 3.5" + District 10 Race + Teens Recovered In Sting

Hello all. It's me, Brad K. Evans, your host of the Daily. Let's get this Wednesday started off right, with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

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Wednesday's weather: Mostly sunny. High: 81 Low: 60.

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Here are the top stories today in Boulder:

1. Tuesday's storm dumped 3.5 inches of rain in some areas. The National Weather service recorded nearly 3.5 inches in Broomfield on Tuesday, as the August monsoons bring lots of rain in short periods of time – causing flooding and closures. (CPR)
2. Boulder Dems select candidate to replace Hooton on November ballot. Boulder City Council member Junie Joseph will replace Edie Hooton for the Democratic nomination for House District 10. (CO Newsline)
3. When should you start worrying about not getting your Colorado Cash Back check? Colorado Cash Back checks have been arriving in mailboxes. The governor's office said all checks should be mailed out no later than Sept. 30. (FOX31)
4. Why are the train horns in Louisville not honking anymore? The City of Louisville worked for several years with the BNSF railroad to create several quiet zone crossings. (7News)
5. Dozens of children recovered in sex trade sting in Colorado. It's not something that you want to think about that's happening here in Colorado, but in early August, law enforcement officers were able to recover 38 people, with an average age of 13, in a sex trafficking operation. (CBS4)

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Today in Boulder

• Skillful Talent 103 & 104: Boulder Chamber. (Noon)
• Boulder Badasses: Networking event. (4:30 p.m.)
• Business After Hours: Boulder Chamber. (5 p.m.)
• Arts Commission Meeting: Boulder Public Library. (6 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• The Boulder County Sheriff's Office is seeking volunteers to serve as victim advocates for night shifts, Monday-Thursday 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., and weekend shifts from Friday, 6 p.m. through Monday, 6 a.m. (BOCO)
• Win a $100 Downtown Boulder Gift Card. This week, share a photo or story of your favorite place to eat downtown. Tag your photos #BoulderHappinessChallenge. (Downtown Boulder)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you you first thing on Thursday morning with a brand-new edition of the Boulder Daily. — Brad K. Evans

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