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Brighton, Colorado Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you Brighton! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a high-profile murder suspect is being held in Brighton
- How a Brighton steer wrestler salvaged his College National Finals Rodeo
Today's riddle: What does a thesaurus eat for breakfast? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Windy in the afternoon, with a high of 94 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Hot; windy in the afternoon, temps: high: 91, low: 53.
- Monday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 86 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Teen murder suspect's lawyers seek move to juvenile court (coloradoan.com) — A teen murder suspect is currently housed at the state’s Prairie Vista juvenile facility in Brighton while a judge decides whether his Larimer County case should move to juvenile court. The hearing focuses on whether youth-focused rehabilitation systems or adult prison better fit such serious charges, with a ruling expected in mid-July and potential plea talks to follow. 
• UW's Mousel Poised to Enter Championship Round as National Goat Tying Leader (uwyo.edu) — A Brighton steer wrestler, Sam Gallagher, bounced back from two early no-times at the College National Finals Rodeo to post a strong 5.6-second run and earn third-best time of the round. The story centers on University of Wyoming athletes’ bids for championship-round spots, highlighting how Gallagher and his teammates are positioning themselves for national success.
📸 Around Brighton
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Pixies and Fairy Dust Dance Camp Begins →
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Quist Middle School Mr. Luetjen's room, B101
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Greater Brighton Chamber of Commerce Location: Masonic Lodge 30 S 7th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601
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Adult Night →
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Brighton, CO Calendar, 500 S. 4th Ave., Brighton
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Hard Core →
Fort Lupton, CO Calendar, 203 South Harrison Ave, Fort Lupton
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Rock Wall →
Fort Lupton, CO Calendar, 203 S Harrison Ave, Fort Lupton
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Yoga →
Fort Lupton, CO Calendar, 203 South Harrison Ave, Fort Lupton
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The Grint Tour Scramble at Todd Creek →
Todd Creek Golf Club, 8455 Heritage Dr, Thornton
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Saturday June 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi neighbors.
Does this cat belongs to anyone? I been seeing him in our neighborhood for a week or two (Nextdoor Bromley Creek) - 120th and Holly - animal control has been called.
Good luck finding your pups! I was not able to stay with them. Sweet babies wanted nothing to do with us haha (Nextdoor Wright Farms)
- Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Brighton. Apply here.
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate in Brighton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brighton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fort Lupton
- Colorado House District 48: Carlos Barron (greeleytribune.com)
Commerce City
- U.S. beats Australia, clinches World Cup knockout berth (prismnews.com)
- Sun's out, fun's out: Over 100 things to do across Colorado this summer (westword.com)
- Phish is about to kick off their summer tour. Get tickets with a discount (nypost.com)
Thornton
- Thornton girls lacrosse dethrones Windham in Class A (pressherald.com)
Ok Brighton! 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: A synonym roll! (Thank you Sue P. for sending it in!)
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