🌱 Dude, Where's My Car? + COVID-19 Cases Down + CO Suncor Permit

Welcome back, Lakewood! Here's what you need to know to get this Friday started off right.

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Friday's weather: Sunny and not as cold. High: 45 Low: 24.

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Here are the five top stories in Lakewood today:

1. Why in the heck are there so many cars being stolen in Colorado? More than 27,000 cars were stolen last year across the state, but figuring out why the numbers have gone up so much – there isn't an easy answer. (CBS4)
2. CDPHE's permit renewal for the Suncor Refinery exposes the limits of Colorado's environmental laws. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment told the community that Suncor's permit would likely be approved by the agency, before the process had even started. (Westword)
3. Colorado State trooper narrowly escapes being hit during traffic stop. During a traffic stop on Interstate 25 on Feb. 15, a second vehicle crashed into the car that was pulled over. Check out the video – it's crazy. (Independent TV)
4. Health officials cautiously optimistic as COVID-19 cases drop. COVID-19 infection rates and hospitalizations continue to fall, and available hospital beds and statewide immunity are rising. (Patch)
5. Cleaning up Colorado's air goes up in smoke. Environmental groups were hoping Gov. Jared Polis' administration would take on clean-trucking policies this year, but then came the announcement that they're delaying plans to cut pollution from commercial trucks. (CPR)

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Today in Lakewood:

• Celebrate Jeffco: West Metro Chamber of Commerce. (6 p.m.)
• $6 Million Band: At the Buffalo Rose, Golden. (8 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• If you're not in France and want a croissant in Denver: Here's a list of five favorite croissants in Denver and where to find them. (303)
• This is what you should do when you get into an accident. The Colorado State Patrol shares the proper etiquette for stopping when involved in an automobile crash. (FOX31)
• Are you curious about volunteering in a park? Learn more about volunteer opportunities at our open house on Feb. 23 at the Bear Creek Lake Park Visitor Center. (Lakewood)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you first thing Saturday morning with a fresh new edition of the Lakewood Daily. — Brad K. Evans