Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024

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Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Springs and El Paso County have enhanced Bear Creek Regional Park with over 4,700 feet of new and re-routed trails, improving accessibility and connections to popular outdoor areas. 11 News
- ➤ The City of Colorado Springs has finished upgrading trails in Bear Creek Cañon Park, increasing accessibility and regional connectivity, with work contributed by over 800 volunteer hours and multiple partnerships. City of Colorado Springs
- ➤ The Colorado Springs Teen Court program, facilitated by Forge Evolution for 30 years, offers low-level juvenile offenders a chance at rehabilitation through sentences imposed by peer panels, boasting a low 7% recidivism rate. KOAA News5
- ➤ Guns For Everyone in Colorado is celebrating its 500th free concealed handgun permit class, having trained over 100,000 students since 2012. FOX21
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A collision with a semi-truck is causing significant traffic delays at a key intersection in Colorado Springs. 11 News
- ➤ A motorcyclist was cited for causing a collision on I-25 in Colorado Springs, leading to traffic delays and the rider's hospitalization. 11 News
- ➤ A semi-truck collided with a car at a Colorado Springs intersection, resulting in an incident with no critical injuries reported. 11 News
BUSINESS NEWS
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CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lebowski’s Taproom, renowned for its unique Kool-Luah Coffee Liqueur, will be showcased in Season 14 of The Blox, highlighting innovative entrepreneurs. Colorado Springs Business Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Colorado Department of Human Services reports a significant rise in stolen SNAP benefits, with incidents increasing from 37 in August to 358 by mid-October 2024. KOAA News5
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The El Paso County health department is investigating a whooping cough case at Cheyenne Mountain High School. 11 News
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LPN IV Certification Course for Healthcare Professionals
Learn essential IV therapy skills in this Colorado State Board approved certification course designed for LPNs and Medical Assistants.
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Children's Storytime at Pikes Peak Library
Experience engaging stories and sensory accommodations for children ages 3 - 7 at the Cheyenne Mountain Library.
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Helloween Festival
Experience an exciting day filled with live music from 11 bands, a fun costume contest, and delicious offerings from food trucks.
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Weekly Sunday Worship Service at Outreach Inc.
Experience a spiritually enriching weekly worship service in a welcoming community setting.
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Ricky's Island Cafe at Goat Patch Brewing Company
Experience a lively evening at Goat Patch Brewing Company with Ricky's Island Cafe in Colorado Springs.
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Children's Storytime at Ruth Holley Library
Experience engaging stories and sensory accommodations designed for children ages 3 to 7, accompanied by a favorite adult.
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All-Ages Story Time at Peterson Library
Experience an engaging hour of delightful stories, songs, and crafts designed for all ages.
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Tween Dungeons & Dragons Club
Experience the magic of Dungeons & Dragons with fellow tweens in a fun and welcoming environment, guided by Dragon Master Jasmine.
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Teens Gaming Hangout
Experience a fun gaming session where teens aged 12-18 can showcase their skills and socialize.
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Volt Of Vultures: 3rd Anniversary Show - Night 2
Experience a lively anniversary celebration at Vultures in Colorado Springs featuring music and entertainment.
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