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Hello and happy Friday. I'm back in your inbox this warm morning with all the most important things happening locally.

Friday's weather: Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 94 Low: 66.

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Here are the top stories in Boulder today:

  1. Ramseys want new DNA testing for JonBenét. Her half brother wants state officials to intervene, which would allow new testing to be done in hopes of finding her killer. (Your Tango)
  2. Two regional restaurants with "Campfire" in their names prepping for trademark battle. The soon to open Campfire Lakewood, which is part of Campfire Evergreen isn't part of the Colorado Campfire restaurant in Denver. The Colorado Campfire people want Evergreen and Lakewood to stop using "Campfire." (Westword)
  3. University of Colorado faculty are part of this year's Fulbright Program. Four Fulbright U.S. Scholar awards were received for CU Boulder faculty members this school year. The fellowships are funded through Congress and administered through the Institute of International Education. (CU Today)
  4. Denver takes a tepid step toward supporting safe parking sites. The City of Denver has committed $150K toward a plan to provide safe parking spaces to those living in their cars. With an estimated 1,000 people living in their cars in the city, this funding estimates it will serve 60 "homes." (Denverite)

Today in Boulder:

  • Playtime Storytime: Meadows - Boulder Public Library. (10:15 a.m.)
  • Online Conversations: In English Fridays. (10:30 a.m.)
  • Anna Cutler: At BOCO Cider. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Looking for ways to help the environment? The Eldo Shuttle from Superior or downtown Boulder and enjoy stress-free access to some of the area's best hiking trails. (BOCO)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you back in your inbox Saturday morning with your next update. — Brad K. Evans

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