🌱Fentanyl Found In Union Station Bathroom + Demaryius Thomas Dies

Amber Fisher
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Hey, people of Denver! It's me again, Amber Fisher, your host of the Denver Daily. I'm bringing you the latest news about crime in Union Station, DUI deaths in our state, a local nightclub that could lose its license and COVID-19 mitigation.

First, today's weather:

Could Denver's 232-day streak of unmeasurable snow be broken today? Some snow is falling this morning, so we'll see! High: 35 Low: 20.

Here are the top stories in Denver today:


1. Former Denver Broncos star wide receiver Demaryius Thomas has died at age 33. As of late Friday night, no details about his death had been released. Thomas announced his retirement from the NFL in June. (Fox 31)

2. Fentanyl was found in a Union Station bus terminal bathroom, CBS reports. The deadly opioid was found in trace amounts that were not considered to be dangerous, but five elevators and two bathrooms were closed out of "an abundance of caution," officials said. Authorities are trying to curb drug use in the bathrooms, which will remain closed until at least the end of the year. (CBS Denver via Patch)
3. 'Don't Be A Blitzen' campaign: Already in 2021, there have been more than 220 deaths caused by impaired drivers in our state, Colorado State Patrol said. Last December, troopers charged more than 300 drivers with DUIs. In its new campaign, the agency urges people to plan ahead before drinking. (Patch)
4. Denver's Beta Nightclub is accused of consistently violating city laws and regulations, and city officials are now recommending that the club be stripped of its liquor license. The club has violated last call regulations, fire codes, licensing laws and drug distribution laws, city officials said. (FOX 31 Denver)
5. Colorado Newsline looked at how three Colorado colleges and universities have tackled COVID-19 management — from hiring student 'enforcers,' to conducting thousands of tests, to vaccine requirements. (Colorado Newsline via Patch)

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Today in and around metro Denver:

  • 2021 Adopt A Family Nomination (All Day)

  • Colorado Ambassador Network Quarterly Virtual Meetings (12 p.m.)

  • Unified Theatre - John F. Kennedy (6 p.m.)

  • The Goonies 80's Prom in Louisville (8 p.m.)

  • Karaoke Night at Western Sky in Englewood (9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • VISIT DENVER: "Explore the Botanic Gardens as it transforms into a twinkling winter wonderland. Filled with interactive, animated light displays, don’t miss the spectacular new lighting feature in the O’Fallon Perennial Walk." (Facebook)

  • Denver Art Museum: "JUST ANNOUNCED! The Denver Art Museum will present an exhibition of modern and contemporary artworks in the upcoming exhibition 'Disruption: Works from the Vicki and Kent Logan Collection,' starting Jan. 16, 2022, through early 2023." (Facebook)

  • Denver Police Department: "ONLINE SHOPPING IS ALL THE RAGE And porch pirates love the online holiday shopping season just as much as you do. As of yesterday, the Denver Police Department has received 1201 reports of package theft. Here are some simple tips ..." (Facebook)

  • Denver Broncos Community Development: "The Denver Broncos are proud to recognize Bradley Chubb as the 2021 Community Impact Award Winner in recognition of his work with the Chubb Foundation to address education equity, and his support of DPS Foundation's A to Z Fund." (Facebook)

  • Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce: "Welcome to the Chamber, Good Chemistry, SERVPRO of Commerce City, The Equity Project LLC and Tryba Architects! A Chamber membership connects you with leading businesses in #MetroDenver." (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll see you around.

— Amber Fisher

About me: I'm a Patch editor covering news in Denver's metro area and Boulder. I've spent the past nine years working for various news outlets across North America, including Chicago Patch, Global News and WBEZ. I've covered high-profile court cases, civil rights abuses, mass shootings, natural disasters and major crimes — but also countless happy news stories about kindness, innovation and resilience. When I'm not writing articles, I can be found hiking, snowboarding, debating politics with my husband and attempting to be a sci-fi and astronomy geek.

This article originally appeared on the Denver Patch