🌱 Google Fiber Contract + Med Students' Supply Drive For Ukraine

Morning, Colorado Springs! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know today in Colorado Springs.

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First, today's weather:

Strong winds; mostly sunny. High: 50 Low: 33.

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Here are the top three stories in Colorado Springs today:

1. Google Fiber is discussing a contract with Colorado Springs Utilities. The contract would allow the internet provider to lease new fiber network infrastructure. Colorado Springs Utilities is building a new infrastructure to improve the internet for Colorado Springs residents with "gig-speed." (Colorado Springs Business Journal)
2. A group of Colorado Springs med students is collecting supplies to support Ukraine during the unprovoked Russian invasion. The drive is being coordinated by Bre Stafford out of her northeast Colorado Springs home. A nonprofit called Nova Ukraine is helping Stafford with the drive including possibly providing a cargo plane to deliver the supplies. (Colorado Springs Gazette)
3. A hit-and-run destroyed a Colorado Springs restaurant. Taste of Brasil was ruined by a car on Monday morning. The restaurant is known for authentic Brazilian cuisine but now has a giant hole in the front of the business. The restaurant has announced that it will be closed until further notice. (Colorado Springs Gazette)

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Today in Colorado Springs:

• Let's Talk About Credit! At Library 21c (9:30 AM)
• Toddler Time At Ruth Holley Branch Library (10:30 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The Colorado Springs Police Department is reminding everyone to stay safe while the weather warms up. Drunk and drugged driving is never acceptable. (Facebook)
• Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum shared a photo of a Red Cross uniform for National Red Cross Month. Click to see the historical outfit. (Facebook)
• The Colorado Springs Police Department shared a cold case. Click to read about Frances Blackman. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll see you around.

— 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.