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🌱 Stolen Cars Found + Nick's Retiring + House Party Floor Drops

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Get on up, Lakewood! It's Monday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in Lakewood.

Monday's weather: Partly sunny and mild. High: 57 Low: 37.

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Here are the top five stories today in Lakewood:

  1. Former Douglas County superintendent hired by Jeffco schools. The Jefferson County School District has hired Corey Wise to be the interim community superintendent for the second-largest school district in the state. (9News)
  2. Nick's Cafe is shutting down after 36-year run. In a few weeks, Nick Andurlakis will shut off the lights and close the kitchen for good at his Elvis-themed restaurant. You can stop in for a bite before the last day on March 10. (CO News)
  3. Mountain Lion tranquilized after being found under deck. Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers removed a 120-pound male mountain lion on Sunday morning in Boulder near 23rd and Panorama Avenue. The family was alerted by their dog that the cat was in the yard. (FOX31)
  4. Dozens of stolen cars seized after victim leads police to storage lot. The vehicles have been seized by Adams County Sheriff's department and appear to be tied to multiple cases in Denver and Lakewood. Investigators believe that an organized group was using the facility. (7News)
  5. Imagine trying to explain this one to your parents. More than 150 teens were at a house party on Saturday night when the floor in the house gave way. Three teens were injured. (KKTV)

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Today in Lakewood:

  • Great Decisions-Outer Space: Belmar Library. (6 p.m.)
  • Downtown Development Authority: In Golden. (6:3o p.m.)
  • Kids Writing Group: Belmar Library. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Jeffco Open Space Trails closed due to muddy conditions. Effective 2/28: White Ranch Park - East, Apex Park, Matthews/Winters Park, Mount Falcon Park, Morrison-Deer Creek Canyon Park, Hildebrand Ranch Park. Please use paved or hardened trails during muddy conditions. (Jeffco Open Space)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday! I'll tomorrow morning with a brand new edition of the Lakewood Daily. — Brad K. Evans

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