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Teacher walkouts and more: 5 Things to Know for Monday, April 16, 2018

Teacher walkouts and more: 5 Things to Know for Monday, April 16, 2018
Posted at 5:42 AM, Apr 16, 2018
and last updated 2018-04-16 07:42:46-04

DENVER – Good morning! Here’s what you need to know for Monday, April 16, 2018.

1. Hundreds of teachers walk out to demand better funding
A host of Colorado teachers on Monday will join educations in West Virginia, Oklahoma and Arizona and walkout to the Colorado State Capitol to protest for better school funding and higher pay.

2. Vice President Mike Pence in Colorado Springs
Vice President Mike Pence is coming to Colorado Springs today. He will deliver remarks at the 34th Space Symposium at Peterson Air Force Base.

3. Bids for DIA’s Great Hall revitalization project begin today
The team selected as the developer of DIA’s Great Hall is beginning to take bids for new concessions spaces at the airport starting today.

4. Fourth tallest skyscraper in Denver opens
The first tenant of the fourth tallest building in Denver will officially move into the city’s newest skyscraper, located on the corner of 15th and Arapahoe Streets.

5. Highs in the 70s, warmer for metro Denver on Monday
Not a bad start to the week -- expect temperatures in the 30s and 40s to start the day, rising to the 70s this afternoon. Things will cool down a little for Tuesday.