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🌱 Free Transit In August + Buff Football No. 12 + Woman's Body ID'd
The quickest way to get caught up on the important things happening in Boulder today.
Hi all! I'm back in your inbox this morning with all the most important things happening in town. Let's dive right in.
Saturday's weather: A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 87 Low: 63.
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Here are the top stories in Boulder today:
- Will free transit lead to better air quality? Regional officials gathered at Denver's Union Station to kick off a month-long free transit program in hopes of reducing regional air pollution. (Patch)
- The 2022 CU Buffs football team is predicted to finish last in Pac-12. The pre-season poll of media sports luminaries puts the Buffaloes at the bottom of the league. (Gazette)
- Man that left his mother's decomposing body in her home for months ruled not competent to stand trial. Jeffery Apprill had been the caretaker of his 78-year-old mother, but was arrested and charged in connection with the death his mother, Karen Apprill, in 2021. (9News)
- Woman's body found at Realization Point identified. The Boulder County Coroner has identified Alexis Baca as the woman found near the trailhead last Sunday. Authorities suspect foul play and are seeking information from the public to solve the crime. (Yahoo!)
- Wildfire and drought recovery bill passes U.S. House. A bill sponsored by Rep. Joe Neguse, entitled the Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act, condensed nearly 50 bills into a single measure, and will provide desperately needed resources for drought and wildfire stricken states. (CPR)
Today in Boulder:
- Boulder Fine Art Festival: (Through Sunday)
- Drop In Tech Help: Boulder Public Library. (1 p.m.)
- Kruger Brothers: At Planet Bluegrass, Lyons. (7- 9:30 p.m.)
- Dechen Hawk: Velvet Elk Lounge. (8 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- RTD providing free transit in August. As part of a state-wide initiative to reduce air pollution, all RTD services — including the airport buses — are free throughout August. (BOCO)
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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all Monday morning for another update! — Brad K. Evans
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