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Happy Monday, people of Lakewood! Here's everything you need to know going on locally today.

Monday's weather: Mainly cloudy and warmer. High: 66 Low: 43.

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Here are the top five stories today in Lakewood:

  1. Jefferson County Commissioners seeking community engagement for future budget challenges. Jeffco is facing a budget crunch, and the county is seeking input from the community about what it most values, and where cuts can be made. (Arvada Press)
  2. The City of Denver claims to have a successful model get people off the street. Denver is connecting people with affordable housing and wrap-around services from support with landlords, employment and mental health assistance. (9News)
  3. Bicyclist injured in hit-and-run crash in Denver. A hit-and-run accident near West Mississippi Avenue and South Raritan Street, and the driver left scene and the bicyclist was transported to the hospital with serious injuries. (CBS4)
  4. Is it cheaper to rent a car at the airport or in the city? A recent NerdWallet study discovered that found that weekly car rentals from locations other that the airport, averaged $126 cheaper. (FOX31)
  5. RV fires sparks long-term camper parking debate in Denver. A quick drive around industrial areas in Denver, shows just glimpse of the problem: broken-down RVs littering the streets, not just the vehicles, but growing mounds of trash, too. (7News)

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Today in Lakewood:

From my notebook:

  • Do you have old medicine around your house? The Lakewood Police Department is hosting a drop off site for the upcoming National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 30th, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The collection location will be the upper parking lot at the Lakewood Police Department, 445 S. Allison Pkwy. (Lakewood)
  • Happy Birthday Canon City! The city turned 150 last Saturday, after having been incorporated on April 2, 1872. (KKTV)

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