🌱 Suspect Arrested In Strangling Death + Aurora Camping Ban

Happy Thursday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's everything happening in Lakewood today.

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Thursday's weather: Partly sunny and warm. High: 76 Low: 45.

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Here are the top stories in Lakewood today:

1. Suspect arrested in strangling death of Lakewood woman. Jasmine Lazaro was found dead inside a home after being strangled, and her husband has been arrested on murder charges. (9News)
2. Colorado House bill moves forward that would address fentanyl overdose crisis. The proposed legislation passed on a mostly party-line vote of 43-22, and now moves to the state senate for a vote. (Patch)
3. What do the unhoused in Aurora think of the city's new camping ban? Many living in Aurora without a home were unaware that the Aurora City Council had passed a measure that banned urban camping. (CO Newsline)
4. The University of Colorado officially has a new president. The CU Board of Regents voted unanimously on Wednesday to confirm Todd Saliman as the the new president of the four campus system. Many hope that Saliman will champion underrepresented communities early in his new tenure. (CPR)
5. Sustainable coffee isn't as easy as it sounds. It's a long and complicated process to get sustainable coffee into the cups of consumers. (Westword)

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Today in Lakewood:

• Raise a Pint, Lend a Hand: Foothills Animal Shelter. (2 p.m.)
• Ribbon Cutting Courtyard Marriot: Golden Chamber of Commerce. (4 p.m.)
• Ukulele Thursdays: Columbine Library. (6 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• UPDATE to story: Lakewood to consider overnight permit parking for those living in their cars. Yesterday, we shared a story reporting that the Lakewood City Council had approved an overnight campsite and permit system – turns out it's a proposal that is moving toward a hearing at City Council at some point – not approved as was mis-reported by a reputable news source. (Denverite)
• West Metro Fire Protection District: Board of directors election. (Edgewater Echo)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! See you tomorrow for another update. — Brad K. Evans

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