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Parker, Colorado Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hello Parker! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Still paying after your pet dies? One Parker vet plan’s fine print.
  • Broncos starter faces new charges after incident at his Parker apartment.
  • Would you ditch a hybrid to keep two full-size trucks?

Also on today's calendar: 50th Annual Parker Days Festival-FULL Festival and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 90 and low of 55 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Becoming cloudy, temps: high: 81, low: 49.
  • Sunday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 67 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Colorado pet owner warns others about fine print in Banfield wellness plan after dog's death (cbsnews.com) — A Douglas County pet owner who used Banfield Pet Hospital in Parker is warning neighbors to read the fine print on the chain’s Optimum Wellness Plan after her dog died and she learned she still owed hundreds of dollars. Her experience highlights how cancellations, even after a pet’s death, can leave owners choosing between a lump-sum bill or continuing monthly payments.
   

2. Denver Broncos' Jonathon Cooper faces new assault charges (denverpost.com) — Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper is facing additional assault-related charges stemming from an incident last week at his apartment in Parker following an argument with his girlfriend. He remains active in team practices while the Douglas County case proceeds, and the NFL and local authorities continue reviewing the situation.
   

3. AK Toyota Family Dilemma: Tundra Owner Upgrades to 2025 Chevy Silverado HD ZR2 Bison 6.6L, Pivots To Keep Both Trucks Over Wife's RAV4 Hybrid (torquenews.com) — Working from Parker an automotive reporter uses high-altitude Rocky Mountain testing to compare downsized turbo truck engines with big V8s for heavy towing. Using an Alaska family’s decision to add a Chevy Silverado HD while debating whether to sell a RAV4 Hybrid, he breaks down engine failure risks, maintenance strategies, and how keeping two full-size trucks can reshape a household’s fuel budget.
   

4. New Ram 1500 Owners Face Repair Delays As Dealerships Stumble Over Hurricane Engine Electrical Architecture (torquenews.com) — A Parker–based auto reporter is warning Ram 1500 Hurricane owners about widespread electrical failures and parts shortages that can leave trucks stranded at dealerships for weeks. He explains how high-altitude testing in Colorado reveals hidden weaknesses, then walks owners through practical steps to spot early warning signs, push dealerships for deeper diagnostics, and document problems to protect their rights under lemon laws and warranty policies.
   

5. Cyclones Sign Persaeus Gomez (cyclones.com) — A standout wrestler from Parker Persaeus Gomez, is heading to Iowa State after a dominant high school career that included four undefeated Colorado girls state titles. Her transfer from McKendree adds to a growing Cyclones women’s wrestling roster and further spotlights Parker’s reputation for producing top-tier athletes.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday June 12
  • Lacrosse - Boys - Off Season
    Littleton High School - Fitness Center/Weight Rm 1565
    8:30 am
  • Music and Movement in the Park!
    Southglenn Library 6972 South Vine Street, Centennial, CO 80122
    10:00 am
  • Lone Tree: Girl Scouts and Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie →
    Douglas County Libraries, 10055 Library Wy, Lone Tree
    3:00 pm
  • Football - Off-season
    Littleton High School - LHS Turf Field
    5:00 pm

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • Colorado QuitLine offers up to $100 incentive to help adults quit tobacco and nicotine
    The Colorado QuitLine offers up to $100 incentive to help adults across the state quit tobacco and nicotine products.The Colorado QuitLine is... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • LOST CAT!!
    6/11/2026 Name: Raven PLEASE CALL ASAP IF YOU SEE HER OR SEEN HER! (520)627-4077: Nicole Or (520)490-0182 : Robert VERY FRIENDLY! Please help… (Nextdoor Canterberry Crossing)
  • The Mule Deer fawns are being born in our local neighborhoods.
    Keep an eye out for them! And don't try to rescue them! They survive very well without human assistance. (Nextdoor Hidden River Parker)
  • Serenity Healthcare posted a job opening for Customer Service Lead in Parker. Apply here.
  • The Retail Odyssey Company posted a job opening for Traveling Retail Merchandiser - Overnight in Parker. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Parker here.

Ok Parker! 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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