COS Town Tidings #25-030

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🤣 Today’s Chuckle

📰 Health Alert: Whooping Cough Cases Rise🤧

📰 Blinding Sun Leads to Scary Moment☀️

📰 Pothole Season is Coming! Buckle Up⚠️

Recipe: 🥘 Creamy Potato and Fennel Bake

📆 Local Events

🌨 COS Weather - Wet, heavy snow (possibly 2-5"), windy and cold

Crime: 🚔 Greenway Trail Cleanup Leads to Arrests

 What do you call a street full of potholes and ice cream?

👉Rocky Road 🤣

🤫 Meet The Pain Whisperer - Amy Cook-Porter

🤧 Health Alert: Whooping Cough Cases Rise

A whooping cough outbreak has been traced to Jenkins Middle School seventh-graders, who have been attending classes at Doherty High School due to structural issues at their own campus. This bacterial infection spreads through coughing and can take up to three weeks to show symptoms. It often starts with mild cold-like signs before progressing to severe coughing fits.

Health officials urge parents to monitor their children closely and seek medical care if symptoms appear. Schools and public health officials are working together to contain the outbreak and keep students safe. Full Story

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☀️ Blinding Sun Leads to Scary Moment

If you’ve ever been caught driving straight into a blinding sunrise or sunset, you know how hard it can be to see—even when your visor is down.

That’s likely what happened yesterday morning when a driver, struggling with sun glare, accidentally hit a middle schooler walking to school in a crosswalk. Thankfully, the student wasn’t seriously hurt, but it’s a scary situation many can relate to. With winter’s lower sun angles making glare even worse, it’s a good reminder to slow down, stay extra aware, and be mindful of pedestrians—especially in school zones. Full Story

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⚠️ Pothole Season is Coming! Buckle Up

We found this interesting—Southern Colorado is in for a pothole-filled spring! A snowy January and extreme temperature swings have created the perfect conditions for road damage. 

When water seeps into pavement cracks and freezes overnight, it expands and weakens the road, eventually causing potholes as cars drive over the gaps. With more freeze-thaw cycles ahead, road crews will be working hard to keep up with repairs. So, if your morning commute feels a little rougher than usual, now you know why! Full Story

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🥘 Creamy Potato and Fennel Bake

This creamy potato and fennel bake has bright zesty lemon cream alternating with layers of herby potatoes and fennel.

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📆 Sample Local Events

• Jan 30-31: Skate in the Park @Acacia Park $13 (Last 2 Days)

• Jan 30-Feb 2, 1-4 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @1 Tejon St $69-$87

• Jan 30-Feb 23: Ice Castles @Cripple Creek $21-$29

• Jan 30-Feb 16 (Thurs' & Fri's 7:30pm, Sat's 2 & 7:30pm, Sun's 4pm): The Heart Sellers - Theatreworks @Ent Center for the Arts: Dusty Loo Bon Vivant Theatre, 5225 N Nevada $30.50

• Feb 6, 7-9pm: William Lee Martin: The Funny Life Tour @Phil Long Music Hall $34-$54 (ages 14+)

• Feb 8, 5:30-7pm: Galentine's Bath Tea Event @The Queen's TEApothecary $25

• Feb 9, 3-5pm: Taking Care of the Givers @Yoga Studio Satya 1581 York Rd $20

• Feb 14 & 15, Mar 15, Apr 19, 6:30-8:30pm: Date Night Starlight Safari – Adults Only (21+) @Cheyenne Mountain Zoo $40.75-$55.75

• Feb 22, 6-9pm: Murder Mystery, A Noteworthy Crime (Holiday Show) @Great Wolf Lodge, 9494 Federal Dr $79.95 (8 Ticket Left)

• Feb 8, 7-9pm: Still The Same | Bob Seger Tribute @Phil Long Music Hall $39-$59 (ages 14+) (20 Ticket Left)

🚔 Greenway Trail Cleanup Leads to Arrests

Authorities responded to ongoing concerns about illegal camping along the Greenway Trail, conducting a cleanup near E Las Vegas Street. The operation resulted in citations for unauthorized camping and trespassing, as well as the arrest of three individuals with outstanding warrants.

In a positive turn, deputies also located a missing person. Officials say these efforts help keep public spaces safe, reducing fire hazards and criminal activity while working toward long-term solutions. Full Story

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