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🌱 Patch AM: Lakewood investigators detail what they say didn’t add up in shower death

Spotted on the Lakewood calendar: Novelty Lights Open House and Showroom Grand Opening

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What's up Lakewood! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Lakewood investigators detail what they say didn't add up in shower death

Also on today's calendar: Novelty Lights Open House and Showroom Grand Opening and 9 more events.

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

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 87 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Hot; a few afternoon showers, temps: high: 93, low: 67.
  • Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 94 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lakewood man suspected in wife's murder had secret girlfriend, police say (denverpost.com) — Lakewood police arrested a local man on suspicion of murdering his wife after finding her dead in their South Welch Circle home, with investigators citing blood evidence and inconsistent statements. Court documents describe a troubled marriage, a separate sleeping arrangement, and a woman who told police she had been secretly dating the suspect, while formal charges were still pending as of Monday.
   

📸 Around Lakewood

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📸 A beautiful foothill pic in the Jefferson County area —Michelle C. Like

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This is a long shot but my brothers dogs got out this morning and have not been able to locate them.
    One is an old female Doberman mix and the other a white with brown spots male. Cross streets are wadsworth and jewell. (Nextdoor Americana)
  • From Prairie Protection Colorado:
    Colorado is in a serious drought. Berry and acorn crops have failed in many places, and black bears are starving. They're coming into towns looking… (Nextdoor Eiberhood)

🗞 Nearby News

Wheat Ridge

  • Wheat Ridge considering e-bike, scooter ordinances as usage increases in city (denvergazette.com)
  • QualityStocksNewsBreaks – USA Rare Earth, Inc. (NASDAQ: USAR) Reported Q2 2026 Results, Advanced Integrated Rare Earth Supply Chain (qualitystocks.com)
  • Wheat Ridge considers ordinance to restrict drone use in public spaces (denvergazette.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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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