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FATAL CAR-PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT: On Tuesday night at approximately 9:12, two pedestrians were running across Iliff Avenue when a vehicle struck one of them. The restrained driver suffered no injuries, but the adult male pedestrian who was struck was pronounced dead at the Aurora South Hospital. The crash remains under investigation.

STATE’S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE DROPS: Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 7 percent in September, according to the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. The number of working Coloradans fell 2,300 over the month to 2,483,600. The number of residents unsuccessfully seeking work fell 9,800 to 187,400. 

SUSPECT IN ROBBERY ARRESTED: The Denver Police Department on Tuesday was able to identify and arrest a man suspected of a recent robbery.  Leon Reimers, 25, was arrested for aggravated robbery.  Denver and Englewood police officers were able to locate and arrest the suspect in the 4000 block of South Bannock Street in Englewood at approximately 8:30 p.m.  He is being held at Denver County Jail.  Reimers is suspected of robbing a victim on Oct. 15 at 2150 South Downing. 

SUSPECT SOUGHT: The Denver Police Department is looking for Juan Luevano in connection with an assault case. On April 12, 2008, a suspect broke into a woman’s house, sexually assaulted her at knifepoint and tried to force her to overdose on prescription medications as he attempted to smother her with a pillow. Luevano is wanted in connection with the case. Anyone with information should call CrimeStoppers at 720-913-STOP. Luevano is believed to be dangerous. 

FREE NUCLEAR ENERGY SEMINAR: Is nuclear power a “green” energy solution? Is it a viable option for mitigating climate change? Can small nuclear energy modules provide the baseload power required to make solar and wind power plants continuously productive? All these questions and more will be addressed tonight at Mondo Energy’s free seminar, “The Truth about Nuclear Energy.”  The event runs from 6-9 p.m. at the Denver Art Museum.  For more information, visit MondoEnergy.org.

CHAMBER HEALTH PLUS: The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce yesterday introduced Chamber Health Plus to help members save money on one of their biggest expenses, employee benefits.  Chamber Health Plus also helps members encourage long-term health improvement and increased productivity among employees.  For many companies, the most challenging aspects of employee benefits are cost increases and promoting wellness, without sacrificing quality and access. Chamber members who join the Chamber Health Plus program have an opportunity to better manage these challenges.  For more information, visit DenverChamber.org.

BENNET SPEAKS ON HEALTH CARE REFORM: Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., yesterday highlighted the need to deliver on meaningful health care reform for Coloradans that “lower costs, improves quality and makes absurd and unfair industry practices like denials based on pre-existing conditions a thing of the past.” In his remarks, Bennet spotlighted the stories of two Colorado infants who were recently denied health coverage for not meeting their proposed insurer’s height and weight standards. Bennet gave the remarks to the Senate.

MARKEY JOINS OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF HOUSE NATURAL GAS CAUCUS: U.S. Rep. Betsy Markey, D-Colo., joined fellow House members yesterday to officially launch the House Natural Gas Caucus at a hearing to discuss the “State of U.S. Natural Gas Today.” Yesterday’s hearing included testimony from several industry experts, business officials and legislators Á each with a unique focus on one or more aspects of the natural gas industry, the benefits of natural gas, and recent legislation introduced to enhance its place in our domestic energy industry. Markey is an original co-sponsor of H.R. 1835, the NAT GAS Act, which aims to expand the use of natural gas in America to reduce the nation’s dependence on foreign oil while simultaneously reducing transportation fuel costs and greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles.

FLU SHOTS FOR MEDICAID PATIENTS: The Department of Health Care Policy and Financing announced yesterday that Medicaid clients now have the option to go to their local pharmacy to receive the H1N1 vaccination. There is no charge for clients ages 18 and under, and the cost for clients 19 and over is $1. Medicaid is reimbursing pharmacies for dispensing the vaccine.

ROAD CLOSURES THIS WEEKEND: All eastbound lanes of traffic on I-70 between the C-470 and Colfax Avenue exits will be closed Friday-Monday. The eastbound I-70 full closure will begin at 8 p.m. on Friday with all eastbound lanes of traffic reopening at 5:30 a.m. on Monday. The C-470 ramp to eastbound I-70 will be closed Friday-Monday. The full closure will begin at 8 p.m. on Friday with all lanes reopening at 5:30 a.m. on Monday. Truckers with loads exceeding 30,000 pounds will be rerouted off of I-70 at Exit 254 (Genesee) then to U.S. 40 east. Traveling motorists will be rerouted off of I-70 at Exit 261 (6th Avenue) then to I-25 north back to I-70. Be advised that all construction activities are weather-dependent and subject to change. 

DEGETTE APPLAUDS COMMITTEE APPROVAL OF HEALTH CARE ANTITRUST LEGISLATION: U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., vice chair of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, yesterday praised House Judiciary Committee approval of the Health Insurance Industry Antitrust Enforcement Act, which would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act exemptions from certain antitrust violations, including price fixing, bid rigging and market allocations. DeGette, joined by Judiciary Chairman John Conyers, D-Mich., both original cosponsors of the legislation, intend to include it into the comprehensive health insurance reform legislation.

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