🌱 Rise in Traffic Deaths + Teen Art Show!

Colorado Springs CO

18 January, 2022

3:30 PM

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Good morning, neighbors! It's me again, Erica Zenn, your host of the Colorado Springs Daily. First, today's weather: An afternoon snow shower. High: 32 Low: 15. Here are the top three stories today in Colorado Springs: The Colorado State Patrol and the Colorado Springs Police Department meet to discuss the grim rise in traffic deaths this last year. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado hasn't seen this level of traffic deaths since 2002. Click to watch the recorded meeting to find ways we can lower this statistic. (KKTV 11 News)The Colorado Court of Appeals has reversed the verdict of a drug-related case due to substandard evidence handling conducted by the Colorado Springs Police Department. Pedro Rodriguez's Sept. 2017 possession conviction has been reversed due to the misconduct. The Court of Appeals panel has ordered a new trial on Rodriguez's drug charge. (coloradopolitics.com)Colorado Springs teen's paintings will be featured at Broadmoor Galleries. Cody Oldham, 17 years of age, has been painting since he was eleven years of age and this will be his second one-man art show at the Galleries. His new show is titled "The Living West" and seeks to show a side of nature that one does not typically experience. (KRDO) From our sponsor: 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: Little Learners: Tinkering With Tools At The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum (10:15 AM) 2022 State Of The State with Governor Polis At The Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC (4:00 PM) United Way Family Dinner & Game Night At Sierra High School (5:30 PM) Family Support Group Via Zoom (7:00 PM) From my notebook: The City of Colorado Springs shares a beautiful picture of the Colorado sky's many colors. Click to take a look! (Instagram) US National Weather Service warns of freezing drizzle, fog, and flurries across the area. Stay warm! (Facebook)The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum shares a sign from the 1998 dedication ceremony of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Bypass. Click to take a glimpse into the past! (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (January 22) Real Estate Investment Hour (January 25) 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 Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow 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.