Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 65.
Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Inside the Broncos' Land Acquisition in the North End of Denver (townsquarenoco.com) — The Denver Broncos have secured another nearly 10 acres in Burnham Yard, moving their proposed new stadium and mixed-use district a step closer to reality in Denver's north end. With most key parcels now under contract, remaining hurdles include Denver Water's relocation, a community benefits agreement, a small area plan vote, and environmental cleanup before construction can start by 2027.
• Man sentenced to 442 years in prison for drug trafficking (denvergazette.com) — A massive narcotics case centered in Denver just ended with a 442-year prison sentence for a man whose operation spanned homes across Denver, Adams and Arapahoe counties. Denver police seized large quantities of drugs and firearms, and the Denver District Attorney's Office says the unusually long sentence is meant to send a strong message about trafficking in the metro area.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog! Draco was LOST on August 20, 2026 in Commerce City, CO 80022 near Bellaire St Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor York and 78th)
Two local experts weigh in on low-water plants for Colorado. Check this blog from the Denver Master Gardeners: https://denvergardeners.wordpress.com/2026/08/21/understanding-low-water-plants-part-1/ (Nextdoor Mayfair)
Goodwill Industries of Denver posted a job opening for Day Porter, CCD in Denver. Apply here.
Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Denver. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Denver here.
🗞 Nearby News
Commerce City
Colorado Rapids LAFC Photos: Pids Get Fourth Straight Home Win (burgundywave.com)
Man crossing through traffic on I-270 exit ramp in Commerce City struck, killed by hit-and-run driver (denverpost.com)
Residents pack Thornton library to voice concerns about data centers in Adams County (denver7.com)
Aurora
Aurora to hire a public safety accountability manager (cbsnews.com)
Aurora city council opposes ballot initiative that would make all fentanyl possession a felony (denver7.com)
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