🌱 CSPD Investigate Car Jacking + One Nation Walking Together

Colorado Springs CO

26 December, 2021

7:37 PM

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Hey, Colorado Springs! Let's get you started this Monday with everything you need to know going on around Colorado Springs today. First, today's weather: Rather cloudy. High: 45 Low: 31. Here are the top stories in Colorado Springs today: Colorado Springs police are investigating an incident in which a suspect allegedly stole a co-worker's vehicle and ran them over on Christmas Eve, officials with the Colorado Springs Police Department said. Police were sent to a carjacking in the area of 3800 East Pikes Peak Avenue, near South Academy Boulevard. According to calls, a person had stolen a vehicle from a coworker and the coworker had been run over by a car. (Colorado Springs Gazette)A local nonprofit has prepared all year to bring donations to reservations across eight states, as well as their clients in the Pikes Peak region. One Nation Walking Together (ONWT) donates everything from food staples, to appliances, to furniture, along with brand new holiday gifts for indigenous people. (KRDO)High ozone levels triggered more than double the number of air quality health advisories this year compared to last year in Colorado Springs, even though the state did not see a repeat of the 2020 record-breaking wildfire year. (Colorado Springs Gazette) Today's Colorado Springs Daily is brought to you in part by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Colorado Springs: Virtual Researching Female Ancestors At Pikes Peak Library Virtual Events (6:00 PM) From my notebook: Colorado Springs Police Department is sending a reminder this season to help keep you, your property, and your community safe by never leaving your car running unattended. (Facebook) Yesterday, the US National Weather Service Pueblo Colorado warned of potentially dangerous winter travel conditions. They announced poor road conditions could be expected across the higher terrain along the Continental Divide through the evening, with snow, heavy at times, and strong winds causing poor visibilities in blowing and drifting snow, as well as snow-packed roadways. (Facebook) The U.S. Forest Service said an illegal abandoned campfire is the cause of the fire that has been burning on Blodgett Peak. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Ring In the New Year With 15 Percent Off Beautiful Blooms From FTD! (December 31) Add your event Loving the Colorado Springs Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update. — Erica Zenn About me: Erica Zenn is a Masters Student in Applied Psychology at the University of Southern California who originally hails from Chapel Hill, NC. With a bachelors degree from Cornell University, Erica is an expert verbal and written communicator who brings extensive experience in employee engagement and customer experience of companies. Erica is passionate about community building, and loves using her writing and communication skills to bring people together.