🌱 The Chapel Hills Mall Gas Leak + Man Breaks Into Church Bus

Good day, people of Colorado Springs! Sean Peek here with your Thursday issue of the Colorado Springs Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and milder. High: 50 Low: 28.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Colorado Springs today:

1. A Colorado Springs shopping mall was evacuated on Wednesday after a 'large' gas leak. At around 2:20 p.m., Colorado Springs Fire Department spokesperson Capt. Mike Smaldino reported that The Chapel Hills Mall had been completely evacuated with the help of mall security, and that the gas line had been shut off. He said the break was caused by high wind activity, but said a specific cause for the break hadn't yet been identified. (Colorado Springs Gazette)
2. A man was caught on video breaking into a church's bus and trying to steal a golf cart. Local police are searching for the suspect who caused damage to a church bus and also attempted to enter four other vehicles at the church located on Nonchalant Circle South. Police have described the suspect as a Hispanic male, approximately 20 years old, with an average height/build, and short black hair. (FOX21News.com)
3. A standoff with armed man occurred in southeast Springs on Wednesday morning after the man barricaded himself inside a home and refused to surrender to police. Officers went to a home in the area of Brentwood and Gomer just before 9 a.m. to execute an arrest warrant. The subject of the warrant saw police and locked himself inside the house. (KKTV 11 News)

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Today in Colorado Springs:

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From my notebook:

• The man convicted after a crash on Interstate 70 that left four people dead was sentenced to 110 years in prison Monday afternoon. (Facebook)
• Looking for a job with a little adventure? For the third time in less than two years, Pikes Peak's historic halfway station near 10,200 feet is seeking full-time caretakers. (Facebook)
• State Rep. Dave Williams, one of the most outspoken Republicans in the Colorado General Assembly, announced Tuesday that he's challenging eight-term U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn in next year's GOP primary. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.