🌱Lots Of 100+ Days + Bodie Seifert Gets LPD Surprise + Uber Rates High

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Friday's weather: A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 92 Low: 66.

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Here are the top stories in Lakewood today:

1. The Front Range has more over 100 degree days than it used to. Climate change continues to impact weather systems around the globe. Over the last decade, Denver has hit 100 degrees or higher a total of 33 times, including three 100 degree days this year. (9News)
2. Lakewood Police Department steps up to support boy with cancer. Bodie Seifert (3), has endured five cycles of chemotherapy, two bone marrow transplants and radiation treatment. Lakewood Police set him up with more than just a ride in a police car. (ABC)
3. A 6-year-old boy dies after rattlesnake bite. It's rattlesnake season in Colorado, and this tragic story is a reminder to make sure you're keeping an eye out while out on a hike.(CBS4) (CBS4)
4. Metro Denver Uber rates are some of the highest in the U.S. The study published in 2022, has the ride-share and delivery company showing that rates in metro Denver are at the top end. Company officials point to demand and additional fees – which were added in 2021 by state legislators. (Denverite)
5. Denver's STAR program becomes inspiration for a new bill being considered in the U.S. Congress. Colorado's Sen. Michael Bennett has introduced a bill that will mirror Denver's STAR program, which has reduce the number of calls police have to respond to, and sends out specially-trained mental health professionals for emergency calls instead. (News Net)

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Today in Lakewood:

• Outdoor family time: Lakewood Library (9:15 a.m.)
• Let's dance: Columbine Library (11:15 a.m.)
• EDGE Gallery: Works by Rachael Amos, Philip Rader, Mark Farrell. (6 p.m.)
• Like Home: 40 West Arts District. (6 p.m.)
• Lineage: 40 West Arts District. (6 p.m.)
• Tantra Speed Date: In-Person Speed Dating. (6:30 p.m.)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you first thing on Saturday with a brand new edition of the Lakewood Daily . — Brad K. Evans

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