🌱 Robbery Suspect + Girl Scout Troop Receives Silver Award

Colorado Springs CO

28 December, 2021

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Happy Wednesday, Colorado Springs! Here's everything worth knowing today in town. First, today's weather: Partly sunny. High: 44 Low: 28. Here are the top stories in Colorado Springs today: Colorado Springs Police are searching for a robbery suspect. This suspect stole money from a business near Palmer Park Boulevard and North Academy Boulevard just after 10:30 a.m. on Monday. The suspect entered, showed a firearm, then demanded cash from the clerk. (KKTV 11 News) Members of Colorado Springs girl scout troop 47176 earned the prestigious Silver Award for building Digital Media Little Free Library. The Little Free Library is located at the intersection of Blackhawk Drive and Allegheny Drive. The USA Silver Award, one of the highest awards a Girl Scout Cadette can achieve, gives girl scouts an opportunity to demonstrate their leadership and dedication to improving their community. (Colorado Springs Gazette) An anonymous, "Ugly-Sweater Elf" made this holiday season a little brighter by giving away thousands of dollars in cash and gifts in Colorado Springs. This person left little envelopes full of cash around Colorado Springs with messages to encourage people to pay it forward, as well as presents like flat-screen TVs. This elf has now revealed himself to be Philip Tapia of Colorado Springs and he wants everyone to continue paying it forward and spreading kindness. (KRDO)As a result of a partnership between Westside Cares and Food Trucks Against Homelessness, every Monday morning a food truck comes to Westside Cares to serve food to those in need. The food trucks volunteer their time and supplies to serve these meals. Food Trucks Against Homelessness began a year ago as an effort to help feed the homeless, but not only do they give food, they bring donated socks, clothes, gloves, and even hand warmers. (KOAA.com Colorado Springs and Pueblo News) Today's Colorado Springs Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Colorado Springs: Skate In The Park At Acacia Park (10:00 AM)From my notebook: Colorado Springs Police Department's K9 Rocco has received a bullet and stab-protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. (Facebook) Colorado Springs Police Department applications open on Jan. 3! Learn more about how you can be a part of CSPD at coloradosprings.gov/cspdrecruiting (Facebook) Don't bring COVID-19 into the new year. If you are having a gathering, encourage your guests to get tested. For an even safer gathering, get vaccinated or boosted and follow basic public health guidelines: wear a mask, wash your hands, ventilate your space, and keep your distance. (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 That's it for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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.