🌱 Attempted Kidnapping At Bear Creek Lake + Water Supplies At Risk

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Saturday's weather: Partly sunny. High: 88 Low: 66.

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Here are the top stories in Lakewood today:

1. Hikers at Bear Creek Lake Park held at gunpoint. In what appears to be an attempted kidnapping, the couple were hiking near Lakewood's Bear Creek Lake Park. The suspect was able to put a rope leash around the woman's neck and held her and her husband at gunpoint.(ABC)
2. In Denver this is what $700K buys you vs. elsewhere. Home buyers can get nearly double the size of home elsewhere when compared to metro Denver. The median home price in the region is hovering around $650k. (FOX31)
3. What happened to the fountain at Casa Bonita? The water fountain at Casa Bonita was removed last week from the currently closed restaurant, and City of Lakewood officials indicate that they are waiting to see the new plans for a fountain structure. (Patch)
4. The new area code arrives. Move over 303 and 720, the new 983 code is here. The new area code includes metro Denver along with surrounding cities that include: Aurora, Boulder, Brighton, Castle Rock, Englewood, Lakewood, Littleton, Thornton and Westminster. (CBS4)
5. Drinking Water Health Advisory issued by the EPA. According to the Environmental Working Group, water supplies in communities across the state are at risk. (Patch)

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Today in Lakewood:

• Tie Dye Techniques: 40 West Arts District. (3 p.m.)
• Teen Pride Party: Edgewater Library. (5 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Lakewood Police Department: "Can you help identify these theft suspects? On 06/09/2022 the two shown shoplifted more then $3,000 from a Colorado Mills retailer in a grab and run. If you have any information regarding their identity, please contact Detective Ferguson..." (Lakewood Police Department via Facebook)
• The Bureau of Land Management Colorado announces the BLM Colorado Volunteer of the Year. Larry Keller is the recipient of the volunteer of the year. The award is presented annually to a volunteer in Colorado who goes above and beyond. (Bureau of Land Management - Colorado via Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new update! — Brad K. Evans

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