🌱Cyber Crime Protection + Police Can't Find Recruits + Housing Cooling

Hello there, Lakewood! I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Keep reading for the latest.

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Tuesday's weather: Mostly cloudy and very warm. High: 96 Low: 66.

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Here are the top stories in Lakewood today:

1. Congressional candidates that endured rough primary races are on cash. It takes a boatload of cash to run for public office, and some candidates in last month's races had to spend that money to win their primary, and some candidates are raising more money for the November elections. (CO Sun)
2. Are Colorado municipalities protecting their citizens from cyber crime? Police in Fredrick, Colorado are investigating an alleged attack on the town's government. A group calling themselves LockBit hit the town of about 15,000 with a what is being reported as a ransomware attack. (The Record)
3. Police departments across the state can't find qualified candidates. There's a shortage of individuals that want to become police officers, and the state's law enforcement departments are struggling to fill open positions. (CPR)
4. The Front Range's housing market seems to be cooling. Inventory is up, and median prices are down in June for the first time in years. There's now more houses for sale, and experts hope this will cool the housing frenzy that's been happening for the past few years. (FOX31)
5. Wheat Ridge Police chase man around pool with machete. Police officers responded to a call to the Iris Apartments, where it was reported that a man was chasing someone around the with a machete. After police arrived, he then lit a fire in the apartment he had barricaded himself in. (CBS4)

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Today in Lakewood:

• What's Brewing Golden: Coffee, Commerce, Community. (8 a.m.)
• Online Interviews: How to Set the Stage for Success. (9 a.m.)
• Outdoor Family Time: At Walker-Branch Park. (10:15 a.m.)
• Baby Time: Columbine Library. (10:15 a.m.)
• Tuesday Afternoon Book Group: "I Dreamed of Africa" by Kuki Gallman. (12:30 p.m.)
• Textile Craft Drop In: Belmar Library. (1 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Vintage-style baseball game coming to Lakewood. The Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park is hosting the Colorado Vintage Baseball Association's game at the park. It's a fun family event to experience. (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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