🌱 Crews Respond To Garage Fire + Juvenile Arrested for Threats

Colorado Springs CO

07 January, 2022

2:39 PM

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Happy Saturday, people of Colorado Springs! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note. First, today's weather: A passing afternoon shower. High: 51 Low: 24. Here are the top 3 stories in Colorado Springs today: On Friday morning, the Colorado Springs Fire Department responded to a garage fire near Jet Wing Drive and Astrozon Boulevard. Crews say two people were home at the time of the fire — they were both treated for smoke inhalation and one person had minor burns. The fire department says the cause of the fire was "overloaded electrical." (KKTV 11 News)The Colorado Springs Police Department says officers took a man into custody after he was allegedly walking around with a gun and fired the gun at least once. At about 2:20 a.m. Thursday, police were called to the 3900 block of Donney Brook Court to conduct a welfare check on an "elderly male with dementia" who was walking around with a gun. After firing at least one shot, police were able to talk the man into putting down the gun and took him into protective custody. (KKTV 11 News)On Thursday, the Manitou Springs Police Department says they arrested a juvenile in connection to the threats made to the Manitou Springs School District in December. Police say the suspect was charged with two felony counts of Inciting Destruction of Life or Property, two felony counts of False Report of Explosives, Weapons, or Harmful Substances, and two misdemeanor counts of Interference with Staff, Faculty, or Students of Educational Institution. (KOAA.com Colorado Springs and Pueblo News) Today in Colorado Springs: Saturday Morning Book Club At Security Public Library (10:00 AM) Zoom Room Colorado Springs Grand Opening At 2360 Montebello Square Drive Suite E. (4:00 PM) From my notebook: The Gazette shared that 2021 was another record year for home sales in Colorado Springs. (Facebook) The Colorado Animal Rescue shared a photo of a dog called Daisy who is looking for hew new humans. The dog loves to sleep in, and enjoy morning cuddles. (Instagram) The Pueblo Arts Alliance is looking for someone to design the poster for the 2nd Annual Pueblo Bike Race. The person they choose will receive a prize of $1,000. (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 You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you around. — 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.