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On Saturday, Lakewood’s True Blue Tattoo Shop hosted a flash tattoo sale where customers received a small tattoo for a $40 donation to support fire departments struggling with equipment amid a record drought.

The fundraiser, in coordination with Elk Creek Fire Protection District, raised funds for critical needs.

The Museum of Outdoor Arts in Greenwood Village opened Viewfinders, a photography exhibit featuring 120 photos by nine photographers celebrating Colorado's 150th birthday last Friday.

The display, including historic and staged images, runs until Oct. 23.

Colorado Public Health and Environment ordered GEO Group to provide detailed tuberculosis test results and treatment data from an Aurora detention center to complete its investigation; GEO must comply by (Aug.

17) or face legal action. Officials urge transparency to protect the community from disease spread.

Golden communications director Meredith Ritchie said a city email revealed a racist doll incident was handled poorly after a Black doll was found hanging by a noose in a fire station.

The employee was fired on July 28 plus the fire chief was terminated as council reviews leadership changes.

Denver college students face a new wave of financial scams as classes start next week; Chase warns that first-time decision makers—opening bank accounts, signing leases, and applying for scholarships—should report any suspicious offers to protect their finances.

Denver Public Schools board voted on Thursday to put a $44M mill levy override on the November ballot so that if approved, local property taxes will rise about $72 a year to fund teacher raises + special programs including career and technical education and mental health support.

Colorado Preservation, Inc. hosted a webinar Thursday morning explaining proposed changes to the federal historic preservation act that could let agencies bypass local input on projects.

Officials say the changes risk reducing protections for historic sites and cultural landscapes in Denver communities.

Denver’s diverse arts scene offers events this week, including Spamalot at the Buell Theatre through Aug.

23 and a multimedia mystery at Vintage Theatre from Aug. 28–30, plus a dance showcase at Aurora Fox Arts Center and a family unicorn festival at Arapahoe County Fairgrounds.