🌱 Upcoming Snow Storm + Students Protest Sexual Misconduct

Colorado Springs CO

31 January, 2022

6:32 PM

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Get on up, Colorado Springs! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's everything you need to know in town today. First, today's weather: Breezy in the morning. High: 33 Low: 13. Here are the top 3 stories today in Colorado Springs: A fallen tree has been turned into a work of art in Colorado Springs. The tree that was knocked over during a recent windstorm that hit Colorado Springs has been cut into a bald eagle by J & C Kustom Chainsaw Carvings. The carving can be seen in front of a home near N. Circle Drive and Holiday Place. (KKTV 11 News) An upcoming snowstorm could dump more snow in Colorado than all snow received in January combined. The city saw 4.3 inches of snowfall in January according to the National Weather Service in Pueblo and a new storm is expected to drop four to six inches in Colorado Springs starting tonight. The weather service warns that freezing temperatures can impact travel across the region. (Colorado Springs Gazette)Colorado Springs high school students staged a protest last Friday according to school district officials. Approximately forty students protested during their lunch period in opposition to sexual misconduct among fellow Liberty High School students. Security personnel were on the scene to oversee a peaceful and safe environment according to a District spokeswoman. (Colorado Springs Gazette) From our sponsor: Last week, we told you about our new favorite non-alcoholic go-to — the refreshingly bitter drinks from our partners at Betera. They're chef-created from natural botanicals, lightly effervescent and worthy of life beyond "Dry January." We mentioned that their Ginger-Orange was excellent; we've since tried Elderflower-Lime and loved it as well — light and floral with the perfect amount of zing. We're converts. Enough of you took Betera up on their 15% discount on first orders for Patch Daily readers that they've extended the offer for another week. Use PATCH15 at checkout. Highly recommended — try Betera here. Today in Colorado Springs: Storytime At The Rockrimmon Branch Library (9:00 AM) Connect Group At The Penrose Public Library (9:15 AM) Toddler Time At The East Library and Information Center (9:30 AM) "Any Book" Book Club At The Security Public Library (10:00 AM) Senior Chats At The Rockrimmon Branch Library (10:30 AM) Storytime At The Ruth Holley Branch Library (10:30 AM) FAB Time! (Family & Book Storytime) At The Manitou Springs Library (10:30 AM) 2022 Chamber Connect At The Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC (11:15 AM) TAB (Teen Advisory Board) Meeting At The Security Public Library (3:30 PM) From my notebook: Colorado Springs, Colorado shared a beautiful view in anticipation of upcoming winter weather that will hit the area. (Instagram) Colorado Springs Police Department shared information about a missing person: 16-year-old Steven Martinez was last seen by Chins-Up staff on January 31, 1997, at 6:30 a.m. in Colorado Springs. Click for more information. (Facebook) Colorado Springs Airport shared an aerial view of Colorado Springs. Click to see our city from the sky. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Women's Real Estate Investment Hour (February 4) 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 That's it for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow 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.