🌱 First Confirmed Omicron Case + 100 In COS Still Without Power

Hello, Colorado Springs! I'm Erica Zenn and I'll be your new source for all the events, news, and general happenings in your town.

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First, today's weather:

Mild with clouds and sun. High: 60 Low: 39.

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Here are the top stories in Colorado Springs today:

1. El Paso County confirmed its first omicron case. This person was vaccinated and boosted, and while he did experience a breakthrough case, his symptoms were mild. El Paso County Public Health is underscoring the importance of COVID vaccines in the face of what is looking to be the most contagious variant yet. (KKTV 11 News)
2. One hundred Colorado Springs customers remain without power after last week's wind storm. At the storm's height, almost 48,000 customers lost power, and the Colorado Springs Utilities are working tirelessly to restore power for the remaining 100. (KKTV 11 News)
3. A Colorado Springs astrophotographer is encouraging other women to "reach for the stars." Kara Marcus, a deep-space photographer who targets locations far beyond our solar system, has quickly become a standout in the mostly male-dominated field of astrophotography. "I think it's a good example for anybody interested in imaging to see someone in this position doing it as a woman," Marcus said. (Denver ABC 7)

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Today in Colorado Springs:

• Live Indoor Storytime At Sand Creek Library Meeting Room (10:30 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Keep your Christmas tree watered and your house safe from fires this holiday! The City of Colorado Springs shared a video with an eye-opening look at how fast a dry tree can go up in flames. (Facebook)
• All Pike Peak Library District locations will be closed on Fri., Dec. 24 and Sat., Dec. 25 in observance of Christmas. (Facebook)
• Want to be a part of the next Colorado Springs Police Department Academy? Visit coloradosprings.gov/cspdrecruiting for more details. (Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new 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.