🌱 Booster Required At Two CO Colleges + Mask Mandates In Schools

Colorado Springs CO

05 January, 2022

4:06 PM

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Good day, people of Colorado Springs! Erica Zenn here with your brand-new edition of the Colorado Springs Daily. First, today's weather: Mainly cloudy and cold. High: 36 Low: 28. Here are the top 3 stories in Colorado Springs today: Colorado College and UCCS are two of many schools across the nation to update their COVID-19 vaccination policy. The new requirements state that those eligible must receive the COVID-19 booster before returning for in-person classes this coming semester. (KRDO)Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 has decided to bring back a mask mandate that they'd previously repealed. In December, the school stated that it would not enforce a mask policy, but in the new year, the school released a new learning plan that requires masks to be worn indoors. (KKTV 11 News)FOX21's Pet of the Week is Ruby, a two-year-old pit bull mix in need of adoption. She comes from a shelter in Texas to the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region. FOX21 also shares tips for your pets to keep them safe this winter. (FOX21News.com) From our sponsor: Hey Colorado Springs, are you looking to buy a house, refinance or just explore your options? Check out the new Patch Mortgage Center for all your home financing needs! Today in Colorado Springs: Coffee And Biz Meet Up At Decadent Colorado Springs (12:30 PM) From my notebook: Former Colorado State University player Becky Hammon was named head coach of the WNBA's Los Angeles Aces. (Instagram) L. Song Richardson, President of Colorado College, wrote in an op-ed this week that she advocates for doubling the Pell Grant to support lower-income Americans. (Facebook) According to The Gazette, Omicron continues to spread at a rapid rate in the region. Officials warned that in Denver, hospital capacity has almost been reached. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Becoming A Millionaire Through Apartment Investing (January 11) 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! See you tomorrow morning for another 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.