Denver in 5 minutes: What you need to know today, Aug. 10
A round-up of all the news Denverite’s need to know for the day.
Ā Politics:
Internal emails reveal what really happened in that elevatorĀ Donald Trump got stuck in Colorado Springs (7)
Colorado is one of the 11 states Clinton and Trump have marked on their road maps to the White House. So far they’ve visited us three times since the conventions ended.
Outside
Colorado’s new rain barrel law takes effect today. What will you do with all your rain first? (CPR)
Make the most out of our state treasures. Here’s a two-minute guide to Colorado’s National Parks. (5280)
Business
Authorities are investigating an industrial accident that led to the death of a worker at a warehouse in Denver.
Ā Sports:
Coloradoās Mallory Pugh is now the youngest U.S. womenās player to score anĀ Olympic goal.
The Rockies’ bullpen blew a late lead… again. Colorado’s playoff chances aren’t looking great. (DP)
Entertainment
The small town of Florence will be theĀ main location for a Robert Redford and Jane Fonda Netflix film. (Gazette)
Where exactly is FlorenceĀ you ask…
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