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Final Congressional Map + CBI Missing Person Cases + Big Cat Play

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Good day, people of Lakewood! It's me again, Brad K. Evans, your host of the Lakewood Daily.

Thursday's weather: Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 59 Low: 46.

Here are the top stories today in Lakewood:

  1. Colorado's proposed congressional map could affect the state's political makeup: It's been clear from the beginning that not everyone would be happy with how a new map would end up. (CO Sun)
  2. Big kitties: Video of mountain lions act showing that they're more like curious cats than evil predators in Jefferson County yard. (CBS4)
  3. Real life cold cases. Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) uses a variety of tactics to try to solve thousands of open missing persons cases. (FOX 31 Denver)
  4. Blame It On The Rain: Monsoon rains helped Colorado avoid summer megafires, but the fire season isn't over yet. (CPR)
  5. Breckenridge caps short-term rentals: Town Council votes to pass an ordinance capping short-term rental licenses. "We don't want to ruin our town." (Summit Daily)

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Today in Lakewood:

Lakewood Patch Notebook

  • What is the Lakewood Colfax Business Improvement District? It's a Colorado special district that encompasses Lakewood's historic West Colfax corridor. The BID was formed by petition and special election in 2011. Through collaboration with the City of Lakewood and other partners, the BID acts as an advocate for economic development and capital investment and provides an operational platform and a stable funding source for both 40 West Arts, a 501(c)3 state-certified creative district located in the corridor; as well as the West Colfax Community Association (WCCA), a 501(c)6 which is designed to servelocal businesses, property owners, and community leaders. (West Colfax)
  • Things to do in Colorado this weekend: Oct. 1-3 (9News)

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