🌱 $10 Million Air Force Academy Pledge + Stranded Paraglider

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First, today's weather:

Snow, 1-3"; breezy and colder. High: 37 Low: 27.

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Here are the top three stories in Colorado Springs today:

1. A 1970 Air Force Academy graduate has pledged $10 million for the Academy's Scholars Program. John Martinson's gift will be the largest gift ever received by the academy to support academics. The funds will be used to increase the number of honors courses that are available to the cadets. (Colorado Springs Gazette)
2. The Colorado Springs Fire Department rescued a stranded paraglider from Red Rock Canyon. The incident was on Saturday night and occurred near the Section 16 trailhead. The department has reported that the paraglider is in stable condition and was able to exit the canyon with assistance. (KKTV)
3. A crash involving a Colorado Springs Police Department officer closed a portion of Southbound Powers Boulevard on Saturday. The incident occurred when the officer's vehicle was struck by a driver who failed to yield the right-of-way to the police cruiser with flashing lights and sirens. The officer was responding to a call for service when the vehicle was struck. Both drivers were taken to a local hospital; according to officials, the drivers are expected to recover. (Colorado Springs Gazette)

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Today in Colorado Springs:

• Virtual Yoga At Pikes Peak Library (9:00 AM)
• DIY Irish Coffee At High Prairie Library (9:00 AM)
• Study Group At Library 21c (9:30 AM)

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From my notebook:

• A new weather report calls for slightly less snow hitting El Paso County but strong winds will still make travel hazardous. Click for the full report issued by US National Weather Service Pueblo Colorado. (Facebook)
• Lost dog Smokey is still missing the Colorado Springs area. He has been missing since Mar. 4, 2022. Please continue to keep a lookout for Smokey. (Facebook)
• The Colorado Springs Police Department shares a bracket update on its Road to the Furry Final Four. Click to see the bracket and to see this week's matchups. (Facebook)

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— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a writer who loves using her creativity to fuel her passion for communication. She is an employee of content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.