🌱 Construction Job Growth + Increased Airport Parking Rates

Morning, Colorado Springs! Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started off right.

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First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 45 Low: 25.

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Here are the top three stories in Colorado Springs today:

1. Colorado Springs Police Department officers responded to a disturbance and found a deceased female at the 6600 block of Bugle Dr. Responding officers tried to perform life-saving techniques on the victim but were unsuccessful, according to the department. The cause of death will be determined by the El Paso County Coroner's Office and the department will perform an investigation. (Press Release Desk)
2. Travelers will experience high parking rates for their vehicles at the Colorado Springs Airport. The rates will increase starting Mar. 1 and airport officials have detailed the specific increases based on the duration of the parking. The increased prices are to pay for improvements to the parking system and to afford maintenance costs of the lot. (KRDO)
3. Construction job availability saw an increase in the Colorado Springs metro area. The increase of three percent was reported from the Associated General Contractors of America through 2021 data. Reportedly, Colorado Springs gained roughly 600 jobs in mining, logging, and construction last year. (Colorado Springs Business Journal)

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Today in Colorado Springs:

• Avery's Homeschool At Library 21c (9:00 AM)
• Breast Feeding Support Group At Library 21c (10:00 AM)
• Yoga Flow At Library 21c (Noon)

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From my notebook:

• The Colorado Springs Fire Department is urging residents to apply fire-resistant landscaping features to their property. (Facebook)
• Colorado Springs Police Department is looking for new recruits. If you're interested in a position with CSPD, visit the link to submit an application to join the department. (Facebook)
• The Colorado Springs Airport is honoring those who made an impact during Black History Month, including Reverend Dr. Milton E. Proby. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update.

— Erica Zenn

About me: Erica Zenn is a Masters Student in Applied Psychology at the University of Southern California who originally hails from Chapel Hill, NC. With a bachelors degree from Cornell University, Erica is an expert verbal and written communicator who brings extensive experience in employee engagement and customer experience of companies. Erica is passionate about community building, and loves using her writing and communication skills to bring people together.