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🌱 Patch AM: Arrest made after deadly shooting near Lakewood–Denver border

Coming up on the Lakewood Patch calendar: Alameda Connects Community Meetings

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Hey there, Lakewood! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Arrest made after deadly shooting near Lakewood–Denver border
  • How a Lakewood beekeeper's honey harvest was hammered this year
  • How Aurora may follow Lakewood's lead on gas station rules.

Also on today's calendar: Alameda Connects Community Meetings and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 87 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 90, low: 61.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 89 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Man arrested in fatal shooting accused of firing at car, killing 1 inside (denverpost.com) — An arrest has been made after a passenger was fatally shot during a late-night car chase that moved from Denver's West Colfax neighborhood toward Lakewood near West Sixth Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard. Police say camera footage from Lakewood helped identify the suspect, who now faces first-degree murder and attempted murder charges and remains jailed without bond.
   

2. Boulder bees track environmental health even as weird weather hammers Colorado honey production (denver7.com) — A Lakewood beekeeper at Flower Street Farm is grappling with a tough year, as warm winter weather, April freezes, and summer drought cut his honey production despite adding more colonies. While Boulder launches a bee-based environmental monitoring project, his Lakewood hives show how this year's strange conditions are stressing pollinators and local agriculture close to home.
   

3. Aurora seeks resident input on potential gas station buffer zones (sentinelcolorado.com) — Aurora is asking residents to weigh in on new rules that could space out gas stations and require electric vehicle chargers, with comments open online through October 31. For Lakewood readers, the story notes that their city already keeps new stations at least a half-mile apart and mandates three EV chargers, offering a glimpse of how Aurora might follow Lakewood's lead.
   

4. Mike Pence joins Colorado Christian University faculty (metrovoicenews.com) — Colorado Christian University's Lakewood campus will see regular visits from former Vice President Mike Pence, who's joining as a visiting faculty member for the 2026–27 academic year. He'll lead discussions on constitutional government, public policy, and leadership, extending his recent move into higher education and likely drawing attention and debate to the Lakewood community.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi I'm the manager of the Panorama Motel located at 505 Sheridan Blvd Lakewood Colorado 80226
    Today we found this beautiful little girl without a tag on her black collar without information to help her find her way home so if you recognize… (Nextdoor Lakewood)
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    Our sweet Nutmeg made a break for it last night from the row homes in Belmar. If found please call 303-521-8200. Thanks neighbors. (Nextdoor Belmar)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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