🌱 CO Taxpayers getting $500 Refund + Car Theft Ring Busted

Morning, everybody! It's me, Brad K. Evans, your host of the Lakewood Daily. Here's what's most happening today.

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Tuesday's weather: Cool with rain and drizzle. High: 55 Low: 37.

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Here are the top stories today in Lakewood:

1. Where to take branches, debris left from from last week's snowstorm. You're probably wondering where you can take the broken tree branches and debris, right? Here's a list of some locations that have been announced so far. (9News)
2. Car theft ring busted. The crime spree began in February 2021, and included theft of cars and guns, mostly to fuel the group's heroin, meth and fentanyl habits – all while living in stolen camping trailers. Police have arrested 10 of the 11 suspects, which, according to the Denver Attorney's office, have all been charged with auto theft and organized crime. (Herald Sun)
3. The Cashback bill gets signed. That means all Colorado taxpayers will receive up to $500 later this year. Gov. Jared Polis signed the bill Monday that will issue tax refunds to most Colorado taxpayers this summer instead of having to wait until next year when they file their taxes. Those that file jointly should get an estimated $1,000. (FOX31)
4. Witnesses hear 'strange noises' before impact in Broomfield plane crash. New details have emerged after a plane crash Sunday in Broomfield killed two people. (Patch)
5. Thieves are hitting storage units in Littleton. Littleton Police say that there's been a big increase in thefts at storage units. Over the past two years there's been about 150 break ins, with more than 90 coming from one Public Storage location on Belleview. (CBS4)

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Today in Lakewood:

• How to use Gmail & Google Docs to connect with potential employers. (9 a.m.)
• Baby Time: Lakewood Library. (9:15 a.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Lakewood tree limb drop-off at Jeffco Fairgrounds. Beginning on May 23, the City of Lakewood has partnered with Jefferson County to offer tree limb drop-off for Lakewood residents at Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Times will be posted as soon as they are available. (Lakewood)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you first thing on Wednesday morning with a brand new edition of the Lakewood Daily. — Brad K. Evans

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