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🌱 Omicron Coming Soon+ CU Prof On Jeopardy + Rescue Calls Rise

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Good morning, Boulder! Here's what's happening in Boulder today.

Wednesday's weather: Partly sunny. High: 70 Low: 48.

Here are the top stories today in Boulder:

  1. As Traffic Slowed Amid Pandemic, Researchers Gain Air Pollution Insights. Team of scientists led by CU Boulder are using the once-in-a-lifetime event in Los Angeles to answer an unusual question: How much emissions do vehicles add to the air that humans breathe. (CU Today)
  2. A CU Professor Is Set To Compete In Professors Tournament On Jeopardy! A professor of African American history at the University of Colorado in Boulder will, in her own words, partake in the "coolest nerd thing" she's ever done. (7News)
  3. New Omicron Variant: What Coloradans Should Know. The new omicron variant, which has been linked to a surge of cases in South Africa, according to experts, "it's definitely already in the United States." (Patch)
  4. Boulder County Rescue Calls Increased By Almost 30 Percent: The jump in the number of calls comes as more people explore the outdoors during the ongoing pandemic. (9News)
  5. Boulder Spent The Past Year Relocating Prairie Dogs: Boulder City Council agreed to expand lethal and nonlethal prairie dog mitigation on land managed by Open Space and Mountain Parks in 2020 — those relocation efforts are wrapping up. (CO Daily)

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Today in Boulder:

  • Chamber Running Club: Boulder Chamber. (7 a.m.)
  • Boulder Home Professionals: Leads Group. (Noon)
  • Business After Hours: Bolder Young Professionals Happy Hour. (5 p.m.)
  • Library Commission Meeting: Boulder Public Library. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Boulder County seeks volunteers for advisory boards and commissions. (Times-Call)
  • Fire restrictions for unincorporated Boulder County: If you live within, or are visiting an incorporated city or town, please check with that city or town directly to see what, if any, fire restrictions are in place. (Facebook)
  • Boulder announces reduced pool times: Starting today, due to the ongoing lifeguard shortage, City of Boulder Parks and Recreation will be adjusting its level of service, offering a single lap pool on weekdays until 4:30 p.m. and one leisure pool on weekday evenings. (Facebook)

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