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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:

  • Unlicensed surgeries in Lakewood? What investigators say happened at one spa
  • Why did a Lakewood drone help in this I-70 road-rage case?
  • How can Lakewood renters win in a $1,717‑a‑month market?

Also on today's calendar: Lakewood Business Association Monthly Meeting - Timely Updates & Networking and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 62. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Colorado man who went to prison for pretending to be a doctor posed as plastic surgeon again, new indictment alleges (denverpost.com) — Lakewood residents should know that a man previously imprisoned for posing as a doctor in Denver has been indicted again, this time for allegedly performing unlicensed cosmetic surgeries at Bare Beauty Aesthetic Care in Lakewood. Police say at least three patients underwent procedures there in 2025 before state regulators shut the business down, and the suspect is now jailed in Jefferson County on high cash-only bail.
   

• Two Drivers Stopped in the Middle of I-70 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, and One Grabbed a Tire Iron — Then Both Got the Same Summons (theautowire.com) — A dangerous road-rage clash on I-70 ended with both drivers cited for disorderly conduct, after Lakewood police used a drone to help locate one car at Colorado Mills mall. The article explains why neither driver faces license-impacting traffic charges, contrasts Wheat Ridge and state laws, and raises questions about whether Colorado should treat road-rage more like Utah does.
   

• How to Find Your Dream Apartment in a Competitive Market (terristeffes.com) — If you're hunting for an apartment in Lakewood, knowing that median rent sits around $1,717 can help you set a realistic budget before you start touring. This guide walks you through starting your search early, organizing documents, and acting quickly on promising Lakewood-area listings so you can compete in a tight Denver metro rental market.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Wheat Ridge

  • Wheat Ridge considers new ordinance setting rules for businesses sharing outdoor dining and drinking spaces (denver7.com)
  • Dog Toys Market To 2035: Premiumization and E-Commerce Drive Growth (indexbox.io)
  • Jefferson County voters face tax hike barrage on November ballot (completecolorado.com)

Morrison

  • Sierra Ferrell: Inside the roots singer's spellbinding live shows (goldminemag.com)
  • Wade Bowen to Launch Way Out West Tour 2027 in February (broadwayworld.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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