🌱 Lakewood Facility Emitting Carcinogens + Food Banks Running Low

Hello, everybody! It's me, Brad K. Evans, your host of the Lakewood Daily — here to explain all the important things happening in the community today. Here we go...

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Here are the top stories in Lakewood today:

1. EPA says medical sterilization plant could cause longer-term problems. EPA has issued a warning to the City of Lakewood of potential long-term health risks arising from the Terumo BCT medical sterilizing plant that is emitting ethylene oxide, a known human carcinogen. (CPR)
2. Regional food banks see increased demand, and fewer donations. The Lakewood-based Action Center food bank said it is seeing a record number of families seeking assistance, and their shelves at their food bank center are bare. (FOX31)
3. Is the metro Denver real estate market shifting to buyer's market? The Denver Metro Association of Realtors' August report may have some good news for home shoppers. The average price for a detached single-family home has dropped by more than $25,000, slipping below $800,000 for the first time since last March. (Westword)
4. Air quality plan hits snag. A plan to reduce ozone pollution would require cleaner-burning fuel, but advocates say the plan doesn't go far enough. (CBS4)

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Today in Lakewood:

• Golden Chamber Ambassadors Meeting: Golden Chamber of Commerce. (7:30 a.m.)
• Liquor License Authority Hearing: Jefferson County Clerk. (9 a.m.)
• Gentle Yoga: Lakewood Library. (11 a.m.)
• Jeffco Free Legal Clinic: Belmar Library. (2 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Lakewood Police searching for homicide suspects. One victim is dead after a group of suspects confronted the man early Sunday morning at approximately 12:14 a.m. on July 31, near Sheridan and Colfax. (Lakewood)
• See a big pothole? The YourJeffco app allows citizens to submit road maintenance requests. The new website and downloadable app gives instant access to provide input to the county for road problems. (Jeffco)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all Friday morning for another edition of the Lakewood Daily! — Brad K. Evans

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