🌱 Huge Jury Award In Cyclist Death + Avian Flu: Don't Touch Dead Birds

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• Jeffco jury awards $353 million to estate and family of professional cyclist Gwen Inglis.
• Home prices in 2023 around the metro area are not expected to grow as much as the last few years.
• Colorado doesn't seem to be in any hurry to eliminate vehicles that burn fossil fuels.

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Here are the top stories in Lakewood today:

1. Jury awards $353 million in DUI death of pro cyclist Gwen Inglis. A Jeffco jury has awarded $353 million in damages to the estate of Gwen Inglis and her husband Michael. The case that stems from an accident where a pro cyclist was hit and killed by an impaired driver last year. Ryan Montoya, who was driving under the influence, plead guilty earlier this year and was sentenced to eight years in prison. (FOX31)
2. Metro Denver's home prices expected to grow slower than before. There's still a chance that the region's home prices will grow next year, but predictions are that the growth will be a lot small than the last few years. All bets are off in Pueblo, as it's looking to be one of the bright spots in terms of growth in the entire state for increased values. (FOX31)
3. Colorado's in no hurry to ban cars that burn fossil fuels. Despite other states like California setting hard deadline to end the use of vehicles that are powered by fossil fuels, Colorado opts for an Electric Vehicle (EV) incentive program. (CPR)
4. State agencies warning public not to touch dead birds as avian flu continues to spread. The spread of avian flu in Colorado has several Colorado agencies sending out messages telling the public to avoid touching dead birds, including a Twitter post from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. (FOX31)

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Today in Lakewood:

• Art Lives Here: Belmar Library. (Noon)
• Drop In Friday craft: Edgewater Library (3:30 p.m.)
• Core Art Space: "Kandy Kultur" Juried exhibit. (5 p.m.)
• Teen After Hours: Murder Mystery at Belmar Library. (6-8 p.m.)
• Winter Art Market: NEXT Gallery. (6-10 p.m.)
• EDGE Gallery: Blue Light Special featuring member's art. (6-10 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Jefferson County 2023 Point-in-Time count volunteer sign up: Heading Home is now recruiting volunteers for the 2023 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count to conduct interviews with homeless individuals and families in emergency shelters, human service organizations, parks, and other places where unhoused residents spend time. (SIGN UP HERE)

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