🌱 Juvenile Fire Suspects Arrested + Dry Weather Sparks Wildfire Fears

Hello again, neighbors! It's me, Brad K. Evans, your host of the Daily. It's Election Day, have you turned in your ballot? Here is what's happening in and around Lakewood today, including:

• Colorado Lottery reopening its Lakewood claims office to the public.
• Denver's Cerebral Brewery giving its employees time off to vote.
• This winter's anticipated dry and windy conditions spark fears for wildfire experts.

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Tuesday's weather: Milder with clouds and sun. High: 59 Low: 39.

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Here are the top stories in Lakewood today:

1. Lakewood Police arrest juveniles believed to have caused last week's apartment fire that killed two. Two boys, believed to be 12- and 14-years old, have been arrested in connection with the fatal apartment fire on Halloween morning at the Tiffany Square apartments. Police are withholding the boys' names due to their age. (7News)
2. Risk factors increase for wildfires as the region moves into a possible dry and windy winter. Fire experts preparing for the worst this winter by using last December's Marshall Fire as a benchmark. (FOX31)
3. Employees at Denver's Cerebral Brewing brewery get paid time off to vote. This brewery is giving its employees up to two hours off this year to do research on issues and candidates and submit their ballot. Brewery owner Sean Buchan said the company began the practice two years ago during the 2020 presidential election as a perk to its employees. (KUSA)
4. Lottery office in Lakewood is reopening its offices after nearly three years. The Colorado Lottery said its Lakewood claim office is set to reopen beginning next Monday to the public after being appointment only for three years because of the pandemic. (9News)
5. To expand the use of electric cars, states will have to step up to the plate. With historic federal legislation that has laid the groundwork for the transformation of the U.S. transportation sector, states will have to provide the network to provide charging options for all of these vehicles that will eventually be hitting the road. (CO Newsline)

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Today in Lakewood:

• Ear Acupuncture Clinic: At Lakewood Community Acupuncture. (6-7 p.m.)
• Kids Writing Group: Belmar Library. (6:30 p.m.)
• Meet and greet for prospects: At Lakewood Masonic Lodge. (6:30-9:30 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Colorado Mills Mall welcomes the opening of a new store: Have you checked out the Lakewood mall's newest store, Attic Salt? This store offers an eclectic mix of jewelry, gifts, fun novelty items and accessories. (Colorado Mills)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday. See you all Wednesday morning with another edition of the Lakewood Daily! — Brad K. Evans

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