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🌱 Coyote Gulch Fire + Clear Creek Tubing Accident + Van Life Reality

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Hi there, Lakewood! I'm here in your inbox per usual to share the news you need to know about what's going on around town. Let's get right to it.

Wednesday's weather: A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 82 Low: 60.

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Here are the top stories in Lakewood today:

  1. Fireworks ignite fire at Coyote Gulch in Lakewood. Firefighters were called to Coyote Gulch on Monday night and were able to put out a fire that was believed to be caused by illegal fireworks. (Lakewood Police)
  2. Why the heck aren't there any 'No Passing' signs in rural Colorado? The Colorado Department of Transportation claims that it follows the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, which indicates that the signs are optional. (7News)
  3. Arvada gets a brand-new Christmas tree. After strong winds toppled the Olde Town Arvada Christmas tree — six months later, a 30-foot blue spruce has been planted in its place. (9News)
  4. Two hospitalized in tubing accident in Clear Creek. A group of four was tubing in an area that was posted as a no tubing area along Clear Creek along Highway 6, near Tunnel number 1. (CPR)
  5. Is van life all that it's cracked up to be? If you have you fantasized about hitting the road in a van, read this article before you sell all your worldly possessions and embark on your new adventure. (5280)

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Today in Lakewood:

  • Job search tips: Jeffco Business & Workforce Center. (9 a.m.)
  • Outdoor story time: Golden History Museum. (10:15 a.m.)
  • Let's dance: Lakewood Library. (10:15 a.m.)
  • Community Development Committee: Golden Chamber of Commerce. (11:30 a.m.)
  • A splash of fun: Belmar Library. (1 p.m.)
  • A novel bunch: "Bewilderment" by Richard Powers. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

#POKE in Lakewood has closed
#POKE in Lakewood has closed. I was bummed to discover that my go-to poke place on West Alameda Parkway, had closed its doors permanently.

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! See you all first thing on Thursday morning for another edition of the Lakewood Daily. — Brad K. Evans

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