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💨Trivia Time ⚠️Wind Damage 🚔Suspect Pursuit 🏙️Building Petition

4 Min Read | Issue #24-128 5/7/24

07 May • Estimated Reading Time: 10 minutes

COS Town Tidings #24-128

📰 Wind Damage Causes Outages ⚠️

📰 National Nurses Week in El Paso County 👩‍⚕️

📰 Building Limits: Petition Pushes for Voter Say 🏙️

🚔 Suspect on the Run After Series of Crashes

💨 Trivia Time: Colorado Springs' Wildest Winds

🌬 COS Weather - Warmer, dry with strong winds and Red Flag warning

📆 Local Events | 📅 SAVE THE DATE - Grand Opening

What did the skunk say when the wind changed direction?

👉 It’s all coming back to me now 🤣

⚠️ Wind Damage Causes Outages

Strong winds yesterday caused widespread power outages around Colorado Springs, affecting over 10,000 people. Skyway Elementary School in Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 had to cancel classes yesterday and today, after a power pole fell on the building, while several businesses also closed due to the outage, resulting in significant financial losses.

CO Springs Utilities crews worked tirelessly to restore power, with over 70% of affected customers seeing restoration by last night. However, repairs requiring bucket trucks are delayed due to ongoing high winds.

Residents are reminded to report downed power lines to CSU (719) 448-4800, and avoid approaching them for safety.

👩‍⚕️ National Nurses Week in El Paso County

This is National Nurses Week which celebrates the invaluable contributions of nurses, coinciding with Florence Nightingale's birthday. This year's theme, "Nurses Make the Difference", underscores their unwavering commitment and sacrifices. Nurses are encouraged to prioritize self-care and professional growth, with resources available for stress management and skill enhancement. Suggestions for celebrating include expressing gratitude through social media tributes, letters, donations, and community initiatives. The American Nurses Association offers resources and initiatives to support these efforts.

🏙️ Building Limits: Petition Pushes for Voter Say

A petition urging for a cap on building heights in downtown Colorado Springs is gaining traction, spearheaded by city council member Dave Donelson and community activists. Currently, there are no restrictions on building heights, but concerns have arisen over a proposed apartment complex with 36 floors reaching 400 feet. Donelson and supporters argue for preserving the city's character and focusing on mountain views rather than competing with larger cities.

The petition seeks to put the issue before voters in November, but opinions within the city council vary, with some expressing support for taller developments to address housing affordability and economic growth. A decision on whether to include the issue in the November ballot will be made by city leaders in June. Read Full Story

🚔 Suspect on the Run After Series of Crashes

I-25/Fillmore crash 5/6/24 Image by KKTV

A suspect in Colorado Springs remains at large after a sequence of crashes last night around 7:45pm. Colorado State Patrol attempted to pull over the suspect's vehicle at I-25 and southbound Fillmore but were evaded. The driver continued, causing multiple collisions, before rolling their vehicle and fleeing on foot. One injured driver was hospitalized, and the suspect remains unidentified. The area was closed for investigation, with police yet to provide further details about the suspect.

🌬️ Trivia Time: Colorado Springs' Wildest Winds

Colorado Springs has endured its share of wild weather, including powerful windstorms that have left their mark on the city. One such event, occurring before yesterday's gusts, holds the record for the highest wind speed ever recorded in the area.

🤔 Where in the Springs was the highest wind speed before yesterday's storm recorded, clocking in at a staggering 101 mph?

👉 Submit Your Event Here - NEW FORM

📆 Local Events

May 8, 10-11 AM (Every Wed): Gentle Yoga @Yoga Studio Satya 1581 York Rd $15
May 8-June 2: RENT, the musical @Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St. $26-$60
May 9, 5:30-6:30 PM: Compost 101 @Hillside Hub, 1090 S. Institute St $0-$25 (Registration Required)
May 9, 7-9 PM (every Thurs): Trivia Night @Bell Brothers Brewing 114 N Tejon St #100 FREE
May 10, 9 AM-5 PM: March Dog Days @Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
May 10 (9 AM-5 PM) -11 (9 AM-4 PM) & 17 (9 AM-5 PM) -18 (9 AM-4 PM): 2024 Gigantic Spring Plant Sales @Horticultural Art Society Cottage Backyard, 222 Mesa Rd
May 10 (Noon-6pm), 11 (10am-5pm), 12 (11am-4pm): The Springs Home Show @Norris Penrose Center, 1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd
May 10-12: Incredible Circus Millibo @Millibo Art Theater, 1626 S. Tejon St $15
May 10-11 (3 Spots Left), 3:30 PM: 2.5-Hour Cocktails & Canapés Walking Tour @1 N Tejon $79 per person Must be 21+
May 10-11, 7:30-9:30 PM (11 also 2-4 PM): Sing Queens @First Congregational Church, 20 E. Saint Vrain St $25
May 11, 11 AM-2 PM: Local Author-Pronghorns w/ James Szczur @Wild Birds Unlimited, 2450 Montebello Square Dr FREE
May 11, 7 PM: Colorado Springs Youth Symphony @ENT Center for the Arts, 5225 N Nevada $30.50
May 11, 1-5 PM: SoCo Collab Frost Fest @Bear Creek Nature Center $30
May 12, 11 AM-3 PM: Mother's Day Brunch @ Ephemera, 514 S. Tejon
May 12, 11am-1:30pm: All Inclusive Brushes & Brunch @ Salad or Bust, 8 E Bijou $55 (2 Seats Left)
May 18, 5-10 PM: 2nd Annual Raise the Woof Shindig-Fundraising Event @Under The Sun Dog Training and Daycare, 6540 Vincent Dr $50
May 18, 1-7 PM: AANHPI Celebration Festival @Golden Lotus Foundation Asian Heritage Center, 1819 West Cheyenne Rd $12-$150 (VIP)
May 19, 3 PM: Pikes Peak Philharmonic @ENT Center for the Arts at UCCS $20
Jun 7-8, 13-15, 20-22: Four Old Broads @Westside Community Center, 1628 W Bijou $24

🎈 Grand Opening Celebration! 🎉

Click above to hear Victoria’s personal message to you!

Join me, Victoria from Nature's Start Bread Company on Saturday, May 11, 2-5 pm as we celebrate the grand opening of our bakery cafe at Five Star Food Stop (4621 Austin Bluffs)! 🥳 We can't wait to share our delicious treats and warm hospitality with you. 💖