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Lebsock expulsion vote and more: 5 Things to Know for Friday, March 2, 2018

Posted at 5:39 AM, Mar 02, 2018
and last updated 2018-03-02 07:39:33-05

DENVER -- Good morning! Here’s what you need to know today, Friday, March 2, 2018.

1. Expulsion vote set for Friday
Democrats are expected to vote on whether or not to remove Rep. Steve Lebsock from the legislature over sexual misconduct allegations. It appears they may lack the votes to expel Lebsock, who denies any wrongdoing.

2. Woodland Park schools reopen
All Woodland Park School District schools will resume classes Friday after an unknown threat closed the district for two days.

3. Warmer temperatures return Friday
Highs in Denver will be back to the low 50s this afternoon and will reach the low to mid-60s on Friday and Saturday.

4. Billy Graham laid to rest
Mourners are gathering in North Carolina for the funeral of the Rev. Billy Graham, the culmination of more than a week of tributes to "America's Pastor."

5. It's Read Across America Day!
The annual reading motivation and awareness program calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on March 2, the birthday of beloved children's author Dr. Seuss.