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Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The 2024 Festival of Lights Parade in downtown Colorado Springs is being broadcasted live, with 11 News as a proud sponsor.  11 News
  • A Colorado engineer developed HungreeApp, a free tool enabling individuals and organizations to share surplus food with those in need, aiming to address both food waste and hunger.  Colorado Public Radio

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A rollover crash led to the closure of southbound lanes on Powers at the Palmer Park intersection in eastern Colorado Springs.  11 News

CRIME NEWS

  • A lieutenant from the El Paso County Sheriff's Office was arrested on charges related to domestic violence and is currently held without bond.  KOAA News5
  • Derrick Bernard Jr., once a respected community activist and rapper in Colorado Springs, has been convicted of first-degree murder and indicted for staging a hate crime to support mayoral candidate Yemi Mobolade.  Colorado Springs Gazette
  • A homicide suspect was arrested in Colorado Springs after fleeing from police and being apprehended with the help of a K-9 unit.  11 News

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station to conduct prescribed burns to improve forest health, with potential light smoke visible.  Colorado Springs Gazette

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Interactive Baby Time at Pikes Peak Library

    Experience a fun-filled session for babies and their caregivers with songs, rhymes, and shared reading activities.

    Mon, 12/9/24

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  • Children's Storytime at Penrose Library

    Experience engaging stories and activities designed for children ages 3 to 7, accompanied by an adult.

    Tue, 12/10/24

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  • Deployed Family Dinner & Holiday Crafting Party

    This event offers deployed families a supportive environment with a complimentary dinner, community connection, and access to various support resources from military leadership and agencies.

    Wed, 12/11/24

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  • Michael W. Smith Concert featuring Riley Clemmons

    Michael W. Smith will perform live with Riley Clemmons at the Pikes Peak Center in Colorado Springs.

    Thu, 12/12/24

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  • Children's Storytime at Rockrimmon Library

    Stories and sensory accommodations for children ages 3 to 7 and their favorite adult at the Pikes Peak Library District.

    Fri, 12/13/24

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  • Idea Lab: LEGO Building Workshop

    Participants can engage in creative LEGO activities, including building custom creations and completing challenges, in an open-ended environment.

    Sat, 12/14/24

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  • Sunday Blues Jam Featuring Local Artists at Avenue 19

    The Sunday Blues Jam showcases performances by Austin Johnson, Ted Johnson, Noah Mast, and Matt Campbell in a popular venue in Colorado Springs.

    Sun, 12/15/24

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  • Interactive Baby Time Session

    This event offers babies from birth to 12 months a chance to participate in songs, action rhymes, and story sharing with a favorite adult.

    Mon, 12/16/24

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  • Children's Storytime

    A fun storytelling session for children ages 3 to 7, with sensory accommodations available to enhance the experience.

    Tue, 12/17/24

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  • Toddler Time at Ruth Holley Library

    A lively program for one- and two-year-old children to participate in nursery rhymes, music, and movement while listening to short books.

    Wed, 12/18/24

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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