🌱 Annual Rain Shortfall + RTD Hit By Thieves + Safe Camp Site Moving

Hello, everybody! I'm back with your new edition of the Denver Daily. Let's get this Wednesday started off right, with a quick dive into the most important things going on around town.

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Wednesday's weather: A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 78 Low: 56.

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Here are the top stories in Denver today:

1. Metro Denver is more than two inches short on annual rainfall. Even with all the moisture the first part of September, overall metro Denver is short more than two inches compared to what is considered normal for the year. (FOX31)
2. Thieves are stealing copper wiring from RTD's train system. The Regional Transportation District's rail tracks have been hit more than a dozen times in the past six weeks by thieves that are stealing copper from the system's rail corridors. (CPR)
3. Safe camping site moving from its original location to Montbello. Denver City Council voted on Monday to allow a safe outdoor space in Montbello. The Colorado Village Collaborative had been operating the safe camping site in Lincoln Park, but its lease had expired at the camp that was serving Native Americans. (Denverite)
4. Denver to test out pilot program that provides direct cash payments. Universal basic income is going to be tested out in Denver, as City Council approves a $2 million pilot program that will provide monthly payments to the city's most needy. (CBS4)

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Today in Denver:

• State Land Board Meeting: Colorado Department of Natural Resources (8 a.m.)
• Denver Job Fair: at The Summit Conference & Event Center. (10 a.m.)
• Library For All: Creative Club at Sheridan Library. (1 p.m.)
• Paint with Pints: Choose your own adventure. (6 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Calling all Johnny Cash fans! You need to be at Globe Hall on Thursday night. (Westword)
• Denver Startup Week kicks off next week. Denver Startup Week includes tons of entrepreneurial festivities sessions, panels, and events. (Denver Startup Week)
• 2022 Walk to End Alzheimer's happening this coming Saturday. (9News)
• 16th Street Mall is under construction. Here's the details on the progress of the $150 million dollar redo of the downtown outdoor mall. (16th Street Mall)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll see you soon. — Brad K. Evans

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