🌱 Garden Of The Gods Landmark Sign + Thieves Steal Hot Tub

Colorado Springs CO

14 January, 2022

5:28 PM

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Good day, neighbors! Erica Zenn here with a brand-new edition of the Colorado Springs Daily. First, today's weather: Sunny. High: 47 Low: 33. Here are the top three stories today in Colorado Springs: The Colorado Springs Police Department has launched their third annual Valentine's Day Contest, which is open to any child ages three to 10-years-old in the community. The department is asking the public to make their most creative homemade Valentine's Day Card for a police officer. This year's winner will get Lieutenant Flash and will be delivered to the winner's home with a special police escort. (KKTV 11 News) Two thieves were caught on camera stealing a hot tub from a Colorado Springs business. At least two men stole the hot tub from Backyards & Billiards, according to video footage which shows the men placing the hot tub on a trailer that was hooked up to a white truck. On Jan. 12, the vehicle and the trailer were spotted on Judge Orr Road near Stapleton Road around 11:30 a.m. (FOX21News.com)Plans to move the Garden of the Gods landmark sign to a new location have been announced. The new location, just north of Gateway Road along Foothills Trail, will allow smoother traffic flow through the area, along with entering and exiting the park, and safer access for people taking photos and videos. It has not been determined when the sign will be removed. (KKTV 11 News) Today in Colorado Springs: Guided Tour, At Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum (11:00 AM) LECTURE: The Paradoxes of Politics in Colorado Springs, At Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum (2:00 PM) Philharmonic Comeback Celebration, At Colorado Springs Philharmonic (7:30 PM) From my notebook: Jimmy is available at the Colorado Animal Rescue and needs to find his family! Jimmy, an 8-week-old mixed breed puppy, came to C.A.R.E. on Sunday with his brother Rip. Rip went to his new home yesterday but Jimmy is still waiting. (Instagram)Always dreamed of a Colorado cabin getaway but don't know where to start? Check out this list of cabins and cottages around the region." (Facebook)The Colorado Springs City Council is looking to fill one voting and two alternate members on its Law Enforcement Transparency and Accountability Commission. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Women's Real Estate Investment Hour (January 18) Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (January 22) 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 Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. 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.