City Cast Denver
🦗 Why there are so many grasshoppers
August 6, 2024 · — Peyton Garcia
Good morning, Denver! As local fire crews gain a handle on the wildfires burning along the Front Range (more on that below 👇), clearer skies appear to be on the horizon. But my throat and sinuses are still paying the price for spending a smoke-filled afternoon outside last Thursday 🫠 Make smarter decisions that me, and pay attention to local health advisories.
What's CITY Talking About?
📜 New Colorado Laws You Should Know
Tomorrow marks 90 days since the conclusion of the 2024 legislative session, triggering more than 200 new state laws to go into effect. New legislation covers issues like guns, housing, predatory towing practices, event ticket pricing, free menstrual products, and more. [Denver Post 🔒]
🦠 CO Bird Flu Cases Continue to Wreak Havoc
Gov. Jared Polis has extended Colorado’s disaster declaration for bird flu. The move authorizes $3.5 million in emergency state funds to be used for costs associated with the monitoring, mitigation, reponse, and recovery from the current outbreak. [CPR]
- Stay vigilant: Colorado continues to lead the nation in bird flu cases. Here’s what you need to know about it. [Hey Denver]
🚓 Nepotism and Thievery in Lakeside
The small Denver suburb of Lakeside is embroiled in a salacious scandal involving stolen police cars. We’re taking a look at the prominent local family at the center of it all. [City Cast Denver 🎧]
🦟 West Nile Arrives in Denver
City health officials have confirmed the presence of West Nile in local mosquitoes — though no human cases have been reported in Denver so far. Last month, the state recorded the year’s first two human cases in Arapahoe County. [Denverite]
- Protect yourself: Last year, Colorado recorded the most West Nile deaths in the nation. Here are some tips for staying safe. [Hey Denver]
🚒 Front Range Wildfire Updates
Local fire crews have largely seized control of the multiple Front Range wildfires that sparked last week. The Stone Canyon fire (near Lyons) has been fully contained and an investigation into the cause is underway. The Alexander Mountain fire (near Loveland) is now 54% contained but the cause is still unclear. The Quarry fire (in Jeffco) is now 35% contained, and officials have announced the cause is suspected arson. Stay up to date with all current Colorado wildfires here. [CO Sun]
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What To Do
Tuesday, Aug. 6
- 🪷 Sunrise Yoga | 7:30-8:30 a.m. | $10+ | Denver Botanic Gardens
- 🎲 Game Night | 6-9 p.m. | Free | Fiction Beer Co.
- 🌮 Taco Tuesday Comedy Show | 7-9:30 p.m. | Free | Locales Taco + Tequila Bar
- 🍦 Bingo and Ice Cream | 7-9 p.m. | Free | Little Man Ice Cream Factory
- 🍿 Sunset Cinema: The Incredibles | 7 p.m. | Free | Sculpture Park
Today on City Cast
Wouldn't you just want to sail into retirement and have this great legacy? But instead it gets sullied because you were running a cheap car flipping scheme with your kid.
The New Scooter Debate, Lakeside’s Nepotism Problem, and Strippers at First Friday
A Denver City Council member is pushing new regulation that would make Lime and Lyft responsible for reckless scooter riding on Denver’s streets. Meanwhile, a police corruption scandal reveals one family’s power over the small suburb of Lakeside. The City Cast Denver podcast crew digs into these stories and more news of the week.
⚠️ Llamas on the loose! If you’re recreating in the San Juans anytime soon, please be on the lookout for Rones and Vio 🦙 Their human really misses them and would like them home safe and sound.
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