Denver in 5 minutes: What you need to know today, Aug. 20
Before you go out and enjoy the perfect weather, catch up on all the Colorado news.
Economy
Employers across the state have added thousands of jobs, but the Colorado unemployment rate has risen. (DP)
But — good news — the metro Denver unemployment rate it down. (DBJ)
Crime
An Adams County man is going to prison for 36 years for his role in killing three people. (AP)
A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a struck by a car downtown last night. The driver is suspected to have been drunk. (9)
Sports
The Rockies rewarded incredibly patient (or stubborn) fans by coming back from a rain delay to beat the Cubs in the 11th inning. (DP)
The Broncos take on the 49ers today in their first pre-season home game. By our last count, they’ll play 134,631 quarterbacks. (Denverite)
Things to do
A board game bar opened today, and the Big Wonderful is throwing a tailgate party. (Denverite)
C’mon
A Denver dog park had to close because so many people weren’t picking up after their pups. (7)

New Denver schools safety plan asks board to decide on police on campus

Sun Valley and La Alma Lincoln Park residents still want the defunct Zuni plant to become a public market

Here’s what’s next for Lake Steam Baths, still owned by Boom Car Wash, LLC

Westword Music Showcase canceled for 2023

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Resettling migrants have more than doubled enrollment in DPS’ Newcomers program

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City Council approved historic designation for a City Park West house against the owner’s wishes. Now, the owner is suing the city.

United pilots picket downtown for higher pay and better schedules

Green, wormlike things are shooting silk and descending from trees in Downtown Denver

Five cool things to do this weekend

Denver has exceeded its goal of 125 miles of new bike infrastructure, Hancock says

This fall, Denverites will vote on making a 0.15% sales tax permanent to fund the Denver Preschool Program long-term

Can Denver’s next mayor end no-payment evictions by 2025? Eighteen anti-poverty groups have a plan

The DU women’s lacrosse team is undefeated and playing in the NCAA Semifinals for the first time ever

Meadowlark’s Off The Cuff residency hosts some of the city’s best BIPOC musicians

Big takeaways from Denverite’s mayoral runoff debate between Kelly Brough and Mike Johnston

Denver Police arrested her as she gave assistance to George Floyd protesters in 2020. The city is paying her $45,000 over a misconduct claim

Here’s why RTD’s light rail system is virtually unusable this week
