🌱 EPA: Denver's Ozone Pollution is "Severe" + Wheat Ridge Cyber Attack

Hey, everybody! I'm back with your new copy of the Denver Daily, fresh off the presses. Here's all the local news you need to know right now, including:

• Denver's air quality is so bad, new EPA rules will go into effect.
• City of Wheat Ridge goes to battle with ransomware hackers.
• Semi-arid climates like Denver deserve an oasis in the city.

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Friday's weather: Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 81 Low: 50.

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Here are the top stories today in Denver:

1. Denver's ozone levels are so bad, the EPA is requiring reformulated gas. Denver's air quality is so bad that the EPA is now enforcing new rules that will require a cleaner (and more expensive) gas for their cars. (9News)
2. What's the best kind of landscaping for Denver? Shade and green can save water and improve the impacts of urban heat island effect. A new study from the Desert Research Institute says creating an "oasis" is the right formula for Denver's semi-arid climate. (CO Sun)
3. Wheat Ridge hit with ransomware attack that shut down city hall. After getting hit with a $5 million demand to unlock the city's computer system on Aug. 29, Wheat Ridge leaders decided not to pay ransom and rebuild the system themselves. (Local News)
4. Another round of TABOR refunds likely next spring. As Colorado's economy has rebounded from the pandemic, it has collected more taxes. Because of the state's Taxpayer Bill of Rights, when revenues exceed the proscribed spending limits, it has to refund the money back to taxpayers. Refunds, based on your income, could range from $160 to around $600. (CPR)

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Today in Denver:

• Friday Open Studio: At Lakewood Arts. (Noon)
• Susie Biehl's Material World: Opening reception at CORE Art Space. (5 p.m.)
• Kellen Erskine: At Comedy Works. (7:15 p.m.)
• The 2022 pumpkin patch list: For metro Denver. (Axios)

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From my notebook:

• Recycle your old paint. This free paint recycling event is on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson High School, 3950 South Holly Street. (GreenSheen)
• Denver loves e-bikes! Share with us why you love your e-bike. (Denver)
• Teens and Screens: Denver Department of Public Health & Environment is hosting a community discussion about technology and youth mental health. The two-part special premieres Friday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. on Denver 8 TV. (Denver)
• Need to register to vote in Colorado? Here's a link to all the details to get your registration completed in time to be able to vote this November. (CO Sun)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you first thing on Saturday morning for another update. — Brad K. Evans

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