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Lakewood nonprofit provides assistance to cancer patients in need

Recent news reports about a Jefferson County woman faking a cancer diagnosis to solicit donations are a bitter pill to swallow for thousands of Colorado cancer patients that legitimately need financial support and the nonprofit organizations that work every day to fill that need.

A cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatments can create a substantial financial hardship for the survivor and the survivor’s family. While it’s commendable that a community will come together to support a family in need, and the story of the Jefferson County woman proves Coloradans have big hearts, it’s important for cancer patients and the community to know that resources are available for cancer patients experiencing financial difficulty.

Division of Wildlife to hold Family Fishing Clinic

Colorado Division of Wildlife and Denver Parks and Recreation present a Family Fishing Clinic at Overland Pond Park, Saturday September 18, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.  Families and friends are invited to come learn about fish anatomy, fish handling, casting and reeling, and urban wildlife.

Car involved in fatal teen crash on display

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GOLDEN - In March 2007 17-yr-old Samara Strickland was killed when the car she was riding in was hit by another car full of teens who had been drinking and smoking marijuana.

New Lakewood Head Start facility to be dedicated Wednesday

Join Mayor Bob Murphy, City Councilor Diana Allen and City Manager Kathy Hodgson for the dedication of the new 11th Avenue Head Start Facility.

Thousands turn out for Family Fire Muster

West Metro Fire Rescue's 16th annual Family Fire Muster was held on August 21 at Red Rocks Community College in Lakewood. Despite the hot weather, over ten thousand people turned out to meet with local firefighters, paramedics and law enforcement officers to tour emergency vehicles and learn important safety tips about 911, escaping a burning building, first aid, rules of the road, and water safety.

New Colorado booster seat law to take effect August 1

A new Colorado law takes effect Sunday effecting thousands of children, but few parents may know about it.

The previous law required that only children between the ages of 4 and 5 be restrained in booster seats while in a motor vehicle. Now, kids who are 6 and 7 years have to be in them too.

Some parents came out to learn about the law at a booster seat fitting in Denver outside St. Anthony Central Hospital Saturday.

"It took me by surprise," said Wendy Macha of Westminster. Her 6-year-old son Emmett has been out of a booster for more than a year. "I don't have a booster seat. I haven't had one since he was 45 pounds," she said.

Under the new law, a child's weight and height are no longer determining factors.

Tips to stay safe in the extreme heat

With temperatures on the rise, the American Red Cross Mile High Chapter urges residents to take precautions against the heat.