🌱 150% Increase At COS + CSPD Officer Paid Despite Arrest

Get on up, Colorado Springs! Here's everything you need to know to get this Saturday started off right.

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First, today's weather:

Sunshine and patchy clouds. High: 78 Low: 49.

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Here are the top three stories in Colorado Springs today:

1. The Colorado Springs Airport (COS) saw a nearly 150 percent increase of travelers in February compared to the same time last year. Airport officials expect even more flyers this month due to spring break, with continued high rates of travel through the summer. As travel increases, COS reminds passengers to arrive at least 90 minutes before their scheduled flight, as well as to comply with the federal mask mandate for air travel that's been extended through Apr. 18. (KKTV)
2. An officer with the Colorado Springs Police Department is on paid administrative leave, despite allegations of threatening to kill a 15-year-old. Shane Reed, who was arrested on second-degree kidnapping as well as child abuse, will remain on paid leave until he is formally charged. Reed's attorneys have reportedly advised him not to comment on the matter. (KRDO)
3. On Thursday, a Colorado Springs nonprofit partnered with an area pizza parlor to raise funds for service dogs. Victory Service Dogs (VSD) Inc. partnered with Parry's Pizzeria and Taphouse to donate 20 percent of all orders to the organization. VSD provides service dogs to veterans and first responders with PTSD and other disabilities; the program was recently extended to include children with seizures, autism, and other conditions. (KRDO)

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Today in Colorado Springs:

• Guided Tour - Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum (11:00 AM)
• How To DJ With DJ Gravity - Cheyenne Mountain Branch Library (2:00 PM)
• Medicare Options - East Library and Information Center (2:30 PM)
• Cards For Kids: Texas Hold 'Em Tournament- Big Brothers Big Sisters (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Want to add a furry friend (or two) to your household? Meet the latest adoptable pets in Colorado Springs area shelters. (Colorado Springs Patch)
• A woman has been arrested for several recent auto thefts in Colorado Springs. (KKTV)
• Looking for short hikes in the Pikes Peak region? Check out the most recent roundup from Hiking Bob, who features the Zook Trail loop at Cheyenne Mountain State Park. (Colorado Springs Independent)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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.