Wheat Ridge Hit and Run Victim Dies + Tire Around Elk's Neck

Hey, Lakewood – let's get you looped into what's happening this Tuesday, October 12. Here's what's happening today in Lakewood.

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Tuesday's weather: Clouds and sun; windy, cooler. High: 59 Low: 41.

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Here are the top stories today in Lakewood:

1. Victim in Wheat Ridge hit-and-run dies: A pedestrian that was struck by a car in Wheat Ridge on Monday afternoon, has died and a suspect is in custody. (7News)
2. Boulder King Soopers shooting suspect incompetent: Prosecutors have requested that a second evaluation be performed. (FOX31)
3. Do you know the requirements for winter travel on Colorado's mountain highways? Winter driving season is here in the high country and CDOT has a list of rules for traversing roads during winter weather. (CBS4)
   
4. Should voters know the political affiliation of council candidates? There will be no R, U or D next to the names of candidates for school board and city council races when your ballot arrives. Should there be? (9News)

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Today in Lakewood:

• Wheat Ridge Business Association: Monthly meeting. (7:30 a.m.)
• After School Club: Edgewater Library. (4:00 p.m.)
• Community Food Drive: Foothills Calvary. (thru Oct. 31)

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Lakewood Patch Notebook

• Flu Shots: Find 2021 Clinics In Metro Denver. (Patch)
• Like an albatross around the elk's neck: Colorado Parks and Wildlife successfully removed a tire from an elk's neck after more than 2 years. They've been trying to locate and free the elk for more than two years. The tire was full of wet pine needles and dirt. (9News)

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