🌱 National Radon Action Month + Limitless Art Exhibit At Manitou

Colorado Springs CO

26 January, 2022

2:33 PM

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Good morning, Colorado Springs! It's Thursday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in Colorado Springs. First, today's weather: A little snow at times. High: 27 Low: 12. Here are the top 3 stories in Colorado Springs today: January is National Radon Action Month, and the El Paso County Health Center is encouraging residents to test their homes for radon. Approximately 50 percent of Colorado homes have been exposed to radon, which is a colorless, radioactive gas. If there has never been any testing done in your home (or even if it's been a while), the El Paso Health Center is asking people to request tests. (KOAA.com Colorado Springs and Pueblo News) The Limitless exhibit makes a last-minute splash at the Manitou Art Center. Artist Su Kaiden Cho had just four days to assemble a piece that usually takes a full month, but rose to the challenge in building with metal rods, latex, fabric, and paint. Cho named the show Limitless, in reference to his ongoing study of identity. (Colorado Springs Independent) A DUI crash near downtown Colorado Springs leaves two people injured. On Tuesday night, police responded to a call and found two extensively damaged vehicles, with one person trapped in one of them. Firefighters were able to free the trapped person, but the suspected driver responsible has not been named. (KKTV 11 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: Friends Night Out at the Security Public Library (6:00 PM) ESL Computer Class at the Catholic Charities of Central Colorado (6:00 PM) From my notebook: A lost kitten was found on Barra Port Dr. in the Shilo Mesa Neighborhood. The major cross streets are Woodmen and Mark Sheffel, the animal was outside shivering under a car crying. (Facebook)The critically acclaimed Broadway revival "The Fiddler on the Roof" is coming to the Pikes Peak Center this February. Don't miss out on this incredible show! (Facebook) 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 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.