🌱 Artwork Thieves Nabbed In Lakewood + Rejected Plate list + Bag Fees

Hello again, Lakewood! It's me, Brad K. Evans, your host of the Daily. Keep reading for everything you need to know about what's going on these days in town, including updates on...

• Artwork stolen in Boulder, found in Lakewood.
• Oil and gas' contribution to Colorado's economic prosperity questioned by new report.
• Colorado DMV rejected more than 140 requests for personalized plates in 2022.

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Wednesday's weather: Partly sunny. High: 54 Low: 29.

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Here are the top stories in Lakewood today:

1. The thieves that stole $400,000 worth of artwork in Boulder busted in Lakewood. Artwork that was stolen in Boulder last week was found in Lakewood, and the suspect, Brandon Camacho-Levine, 31, is facing multiple charges after being caught with the stolen artwork, along with methamphetamine and a stash of guns. Lakewood police coordinated with the Boulder police to capture Camacho-Levine. (CBS4)
2. Check out the list of personalized license plates that Colorado DMV rejected last year. Every year the Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles receives hundreds of requests for personalized plates, and this year, more than 140 were rejected. Find out which ones here: (KRDO)
3. Economic impact of Colorado's oil and gas industry challenged. A recent report questions the long-held belief that oil and gas in Colorado is the golden calf many in the industry believe it is. The report issued by the Colorado Fiscal Institute claims the financial impact is much smaller overall. (CO Newsline)
4. Don't want to pay a bag fee? Here's what happens if a store doesn't charge the 10 cent bag fee. With new Colorado legislation that went into effect on Jan. 1 that requires retailers to charge a bag fee, the fine is stiff if they fail to charge it. Stores could face a fine of up to $500 for a second violation and up to a $1,000 for a third violation. (FOX31)

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Today in Lakewood:

• Blooming Neighbors: Creative Writing — Paper Story Puppets (3:30 p.m.)
• Intercambio: Spanish Conversation Table. (6:30 p.m.)
• Family Time: Belmar Library. (7:15 p.m.)
• Get in free: To the National Western Stock Show today. (9News)

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From my notebook:

• From water cremations to human composting, Coloradans are taking a new look at how they leave their mortal coil behind. (5280)
• Golden High School seeking community support for annual food drive. The GHS boys basketball team has set a goal to collect 3,000 items, can you help? (Golden Transcript)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right! I'll see you around. — Brad K. Evans

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