🌱 Most Avalanche Deaths In U.S. + E-Bike Rebates + Test Sites Closing

Hello there, Denver. I'm here in your inbox this winter morning to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. In this issue, you'll find news about:

• City of Denver will provide another 860 e-bike rebate vouchers beginning on Jan. 31
• Denver Police officer indicted by grand jury, charges stem from downtown shooting last July.
• State of Colorado will close all COVID-19 test sites.

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Thursday's weather: Partial sunshine. High: 41 Low: 26.

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Here are the top stories in Denver today:

1. Colorado has the most annual avalanche deaths in the U.S. On an average year, there are six deaths each winter caused by avalanches in Colorado. During the winter of 2020-2021, there were 12 – which tied a state record. It's become a norm for back countryskiers to carry beacons, but a new training program has its eye on protecting lives. (CPR)
2. Denver cop indicted in Larimer Street shooting. Denver Police officer, Brandon Ramos, will now face multiple charges after grand jury returns indictments from a shooting outside of a Denver bar on Larimer Street last July. The 14-count indictment was issued, in part, because the jury decided that the officer didn't have a "clear backdrop" when he fired his weapon. (9News)
3. Denver's e-bike rebate program set to return in 2023. On Jan. 31, the City of Denver will release another round of e-bike rebate vouchers. More than 800 rebate vouchers will be available and will provide assistance between $300 -$1,200. Denver residents can use the vouchers to purchase an e-bike at approved retailers. (KUSA)
4. Colorado is closing all COVID-19 test sites. Colorado Department of Public Health announced that it will close all remaining COVID-19 test sites on Jan. 15. CDPHE indicated that demand for testing had dropped as most people are relying on at-home tests. (FOX 31)
5. Denver Police wouldn't let woman that was roofied file a police report. After being taken to the hospital for what Mia Mainville believes was an intentional drugging at a LODO bar on New Year's Eve, she went to the Denver Police Department to file a report, but was turned away. (7News)

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Today in Denver:

• Thursday Night Book Group: "The Soul of An Octopus," by Sy Montgomery. (6 p.m.)
• Josh Johnson: At Comedy Works. (8 p.m.)
• Beer Bust: At Streets Denver. (9 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Weekly recycling pickup begins this week. Denver is increasing its recycling program in hopes of diverting waste from landfills. This is expected to make a huge impact, as the average household throws out 1.2 tons of trash every year. (Denver)
• There's still time to recycle your xmas tree. Denver's Treecycle program is still active at nine Denver locations. (Denver)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow for your next update. — Brad K. Evans

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