🌱 CO #1 Car Theft State + Lakewood Police Seek Audi + School Closures

Hello, neighbors! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Lakewood Daily. Let's get this Saturday started off right with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days, including updates on...

• Police searching for suspect in South Wadsworth homicide.
• Locally owned liquor store owners worried about three propositions on November ballot.
• King Sooper's parent company announces plan for $20 billion merger with Albertsons.

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Saturday's weather: Turning cloudy. High: 65 Low: 40.

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Here are the top stories today in Lakewood:

1. Car thefts continue to soar across the state. Recent FBI numbers show that Colorado continues to be the top vehicle theft state in the U.S., and Denver has the second highest number of thefts, second only to Bakersfield, CA. Auto thefts have increased 78 percent in Denver, as compared to last year. (7News)
2. Man found deceased in pickup truck in Lakewood. Lakewood police are searching for an individual driving a black Audi, believed to be connected to a homicide at a Conoco station on South Wadsworth Boulevard last Friday. (9News)
3. Jeffco School Board hears update on school closure list. The Jefferson County School Board will vote on a controversial plan to close elementary schools on Nov. 10. The board met this week to discuss the impacts of the closures on a variety of issues, including enrollment, students, staff and transportation. (Arvada Press)
4. Locally owned liquor stores across the state are worried about November vote. Three propositions on this November's state ballot could rewrite Colorado's liquor laws, and many mom-and-pop stores are worried that the changes will potentially put them out of business. (5280)
5. King Soopers and Albertsons announce plan to merge. Two of the nation's largest grocers have agreed to merge in a deal they say will help them better compete in the marketplace. The Kroger bid was $20 billion for Albertsons. (9News)

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Today in Lakewood:

• Two Creeks Neighborhood Association: Board meeting (8:30 a.m.)
• Teen After Hours: Oh My Gosh! (5:30 p.m.)
• RÜFÜS DU SOL: Red Rocks. (6:45 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• The Lakewood Police Department is seeking your assistance for any information about this person and vehicle (Audi) seen in the video linked here. This is related to a homicide investigation. (Lakewood Police Department)
• Performance assistants wanted. Lakewood Cultural Center is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to work as performance assistants. Performance assistant duties include welcoming patrons to the theater, ushering and scanning tickets. (LCC)
• 40 West Arts District and the Lakewood Cultural Center have teamed up to present, "TimeShare, the Biennial exhibitions" which will be spread across 40 West Arts and LCC galleries, highlighting local and regional artists. (Lakewood Cultural Center)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll see you first thing on Monday morning with a brand-new edition the Lakewood Daily. — Brad K. Evans

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