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🌱 Union Contract Ratified + Heating Bills Up + Classic Diner Sold

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Brrrrr it's cold out this morning Lakewood! Let's get you started this Tuesday with everything you need to know going on today in Lakewood. Roads might be slippery this morning, so if you're commuting to work today, be careful out there!

Tuesday's weather: Morning snow, 1-3". High: 28 Low: 13.

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Here are the top five stories in Lakewood today:

  1. King Soopers union employees ratify 3-year contract after striking. Some union employees will see pay increases of more than $5 an hour. More stores around the state are expected to vote for the contract with the grocery chain over the next week. (CO Sun)
  2. Snow may impact your morning commute. Slippery roads this morning may cause delays on roads across Boulder County this morning, as weather officials issued a winter weather advisory for Lakewood beginning today at 5 a.m. (Patch)
  3. Another classic Denver diner may soon be gone. The restaurants in Denver metro keep taking the hits. Next up, Rosemary Cafe is being sold, which had been owned by the late Breakfast King owner. (Denverite)
  4. Millions of Coloradans are seeing a drastic spike in their utility bills. Across the state consumers are reporting that there's been a significant increase on their electricity, propane and natural gas bills. Natural gas bills have jump anywhere from 10-to-30% since the beginning of the year. (CBS4)
  5. Lakewood Police investigating shooting at Colfax motel. Lakewood police said officers are searching for the suspect or suspects involved in a shooting that killed a man at the Trail's End Motel. (7News)

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Today in Lakewood:

  • Women in Business: West Metro Chamber of Commerce. (8:00 AM)
  • The Resume Makeover Masterclass: Online. (4-7 p.m.)
  • The Life and Music of George Michael: Paramount Theater (8 p.m.)
  • This week's high school sports schedule. (Patch)

From my notebook:

  • Discover the Alameda Trail. Discover Alameda is a 5 mile point-to-point bike/walk path with other connecting Discover Alameda segmented loops. This 5 mile path is a moderately to heavily trafficked pathway that extends from Garrison St. to Sheridan Blvd. along Alameda Ave. The main Discover Alameda paved path follows Alameda Ave. and offers art, history, dinning and shopping. Some of the connecting loops offer ponds, bird watching and off pavement terrain. The path is great for for walking, running, and biking. Dogs are also able to use this path but must be kept on a leash. (Alameda Connects)
  • Have you checked out the wizard-themed pub in Lakewood at Belmar? Which house are you? Gryffindor. Hufflepuff. Slytherin. Ravenclaw. While each of us has a different personality and varying abilities, there is one thing that we can all agree on: Harry Potter is quite possibly the most significant literature of our time! The Telephone Pub is quite possibly the most magical bar in the state, thanks to its one-of-a-kind decor and whimsical cocktail menu. (Only In Your State)

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

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