🌱 Gov. Polis Begins Speaking Tour + Icy Roads Cause High Alert

Colorado Springs CO

19 January, 2022

8:32 PM

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Morning, Colorado Springs! Let's get this Thursday started off right. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening around town today. First, today's weather: Turning sunny; not as cold. High: 39 Low: 23. Here are the top stories today in Colorado Springs: Governor Polis began a speaking tour at the Pueblo Baseball Mill, sharing his plans to save residents money. After meeting with small businesses, the Governor talked about plans to expand technology and other community programs. His tour will end at the Boot Barn Hall where he'll deliver remarks to the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce. (KRDO) Colorado Springs Police Department is seeking assistance in a theft investigation that occurred last Friday, Jan. 14. Detectives have identified Beryl Elizabeth Pippert as the house cleaner accused of taking jewelry from clients. If a victim employed Beryl Pippert, and they are missing items please contact the Colorado Springs Police Department directly by email. (Press Release Desk)The City of Colorado Springs and the City of Fountain are on accident alert status on Wednesday due to icy road conditions. This alert status comes as a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect across El Paso and eastern Fremont counties. Keep up to date with the weather in south Colorado as our News5 team tracks the latest. (KOAA.com Colorado Springs and Pueblo News) 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: United Way/Care & Share Food Distribution At Sierra High School (11:30 AM) From my notebook: The Colorado Springs Police Department has announced its 3rd Annual Valentine's Day Contest. (Facebook)Colorado Springs Fire Department has announced that at this time, it is not one of the state's distribution centers for free KN95 masks. As we get more information we will keep you updated. (Facebook) Pikes Peak Library District has not received their order of free KN95 and surgical-grade masks yet, but once delivered, both types of masks will be distributed to all open Library locations and mobile library services across El Paso County. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: 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. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning 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.