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Hey there, Denver! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Denver's new strangulation rules mean for 911 calls and survivors
  • How a new Denver–Paris nonstop could change your travel plans
  • Why Sakic thinks this Avalanche roster can contend again

Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Jerry G.!

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 85 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 63. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Warm; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Denver's new strangulation protocol puts survivors at the center of a countywide response (denver7.com) — Denver officials have adopted a new strangulation response protocol that changes how 911 dispatchers, police, prosecutors, and medical professionals handle potential cases, treating them as high-risk and requiring more detailed follow-up. The report pushes for better training, mandatory questions about strangulation in domestic violence calls, automatic case escalation at the City Attorney's Office, and improved documentation to better protect survivors citywide.
   

• United to add nonstop flight from Denver to Paris in major expansion (kdvr.com) — Denver travelers will gain a new daily nonstop United Airlines flight to Paris starting May 2027, adding competition to existing service from Air France and Delta. The route is part of a broader United expansion to 10 new international destinations, but directly boosts options and convenience out of Denver International Airport for business, leisure, and family trips abroad.
   

• Sakic Confident in Avalanche's Roster Heading Into Training Camp (coloradohockeynow.com) — Denver hockey fans will see the Avalanche alumni face the University of Denver at Magness Arena as GM Joe Sakic expects a fully healthy roster heading into camp. With stronger depth, especially on the third line, Sakic believes Colorado is well positioned for another Stanley Cup run, even after notable offseason departures.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Colorado Rapids vs Real Salt Lake Prediction, 8/29/2026 Soccer Pick, Tips and Odds (docsports.com)

Aurora

  • Aurora city council takes first steps toward data center regulations after rejecting construction ban (denver7.com)
  • New Aurora housing project aims to bridge gap in mental health services (sentinelcolorado.com)
  • Aurora Council Members Split Over Statewide Fentanyl Felony Proposal (rockymountainvoice.com)

Ok Denver! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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