🌱 Cold Classes At ACC + Broomfield Gun Ban + Grocery Merger Challenged

Hello, everybody! It's me, Brad K. Evans, your host of the Lakewood Daily. Keep reading to find out the most important things happening in town, including updates on...

• U.S. lawmakers debate the value of allowing grocery store merger between Kroger and Albertsons.
• Broomfield considering increased gun restrictions.
• Arapahoe Community College boiler breaks down, students return to icy cold classrooms.

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Thursday's weather: Partly sunny and warmer. High: 53 Low: 40.

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Here are the top stories in Lakewood today:

1. Arapahoe Community College has no heat after boiler breaks down. Classes will be a bit frosty for students at ACC this week, after a boiler that serves many of the buildings on the campus broke down. In an email to students, the school's administration said: "Building temperatures are fluctuating between the mid-60s and lower 70s, so please plan to dress accordingly." The repair to the heating system is anticipated to be completed by Friday. (Littleton Independent)
2. Broomfield weighs 10-day wait and other rules for gun purchases. Broomfield City council members are debating a set of new rules that would significantly restrict access to guns and gun purchases in Broomfield. (9News)
3. Asteroid mining company selects Colorado for its new HQ. The Netherlands based company, Karman+, has selected Denver for relocation of its headquarters. The company plans to mine near-earth asteroids for mineral resources. Karman+ will bring 150 employees to the Denver area. (Colorado)
4. Grocery store merger plan faces challenges from U.S. lawmakers. U.S. senators expressed skepticism about the proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons. "Fewer local options mean less competition to keep prices low." (FOX)
5. Winter weather brings wild cats closer into town. As temperatures drop and snow falls, it means increased mountain lion activity. These wild cats have been known to venture into populated areas search of food, which is triggering an official warning to follow the recommendations included in this story to keep your property and family safe. (KDVR)

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Today in Lakewood:

• Jeffco Free Legal Clinic: Belmar Library. (2 p.m.)
• Hard Times Writing Workshop: Belmar Library. (3 p.m.)
• Thursday Night Book Group: "Klara and the Sun" by Kazuo Ishiguro. (6 p.m.)
• WestFax Trivia Night: WestFax Brewing Co. (7 p.m.)
• Unique things to do in Denver: This Weekend. (303)

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From my notebook:

• Do you need assistance with your energy and water bills? The City of Lakewood Planning and Sustainability offers a list of FREE energy and water programs for income-qualified households. (Lakewood)
• December Ward 5 meeting: Visit with Ward 5 City Council members Wendi Strom and Mary Janssen in an informal setting, share ideas and learn more about your community. Dec. 3, 9-10:30 a.m. (Lakewood)
• Ooops! I forgot the link yesterday for this story: Avian flu outbreak has killed more than 4.7 million birds in Colorado. The avian flu is contagious and has a near 100 percent mortality rate in poultry. In some instances, entire flocks have been euthanized when it's discovered. (CBS)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you on Thursday morning with another edition of the Lakewood Daily. — Brad K. Evans

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