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Hi Lakewood! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Lakewood schools are helping kids grieve a beloved teacher's death
  • Legend dominates Green Mountain in Lakewood's Trailblazer Stadium season opener

Also on today's calendar: After Teaching Through 61 U.S. Colleges, Mr. EWS Returns with Affordable Online Fashion Class and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Michelle C.!

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny spells, with a high of 90 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 86, low: 62.
  • Thursday: Hot; a few afternoon showers, with a high of 93 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lakewood school community grieves as teacher's husband is accused of murder (denver7.com) — Lakewood families at Westgate and Hutchinson Elementary are reeling after beloved art teacher Lindsey Barnett was found dead in her Lakewood home, with her husband now facing a first-degree murder charge. As school starts Wednesday, Jefferson County schools are offering counseling resources, and a local grief therapist shares practical advice for parents and staff on helping children and colleagues process the loss.
   

• State champion hopefuls clash in flag football season opener at Trailblazer Stadium (coloradopreps.com) — Flag football fans in Lakewood saw a lopsided opener at Trailblazer Stadium as Legend rolled past Green Mountain 46-22, returning to the same field where they lost last year's 5A title game. Legend's defense delivered two pick-sixes and quarterback Addy Law tossed three first-half touchdowns, while Green Mountain star receiver Marissa VanGuilder caught all three Rams scores in a tough early-season test.
   

📸 Around Lakewood

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📸 Beautiful sunset in the Lakewood area —Michelle C. Like

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakewood

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The 8 Coyote pups I've been watching this summer are getting big!
    Almost fully grown but still very puppy-like and not quite the same size as the three adults in the pack (mom, dad, and older sibling). (Nextdoor Morse Park)
  • Hey everyone!
    I'm Lukas, im 18 years old, and I run Buff Daddy Detailing and I'm out doing mobile car detailing around the area. I do full interior and exterior… (Nextdoor Applewood Valley)

🗞 Nearby News

Wheat Ridge

  • QualityStocksNewsBreaks – USA Rare Earth, Inc. (NASDAQ: USAR) Reported Q2 2026 Results, Advanced Integrated Rare Earth Supply Chain (qualitystocks.com)
  • Jefferson County appoints Laura Aldrete as county manager (arvadapress.com)

Morrison

  • Artemis II pilot thanks NASA for letting him fly Orion by hand: 'I'm still blown away by that trust' (allusanewshub.com)
  • Ella Langley Becomes First Solo Woman to Lead Hot 100 and Country Airplay Charts With Different Songs (country1037fm.com)

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Ok Lakewood! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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