Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of August.
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🏘️ Community
A 30-foot retaining wall near Dutch Creek Farms partially collapsed Saturday during heavy rain, flooding backyards and damaging property.
Homeowners voiced concerns over safe development nearby, and with more storms forecast, local officials and developers have not yet responded.
📰 Economy
Denver will raise its minimum wage to $19.84 an hour on Jan.
1—this increase, established by a 2019 measure, aims to help workers manage rising living costs while some local business owners brace for higher expenses.
🏛️ Government
Data shows that 35% of Summer EBT funds went unspent last summer, nearly $20 million in benefits that could have fed extra children.
The state is introducing updated mailing addresses and online tools (in English and Spanish) to boost usage this summer.
🏥 Health
A study in Aurora & Elizabeth shows that GLP‑1 drugs may ease PMOS symptoms like weight gain and irregular periods; teen Charlotte Touzalin lost weight and had more regular cycles.
Doctors are still testing the treatment and working with insurers to improve access.
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