🌱 Home Construction Update + Meadow Lake Airport Small Plane Crash

Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know going on in Colorado Springs today.

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First, today's weather:

Breezy with periods of sun. High: 64 Low: 32.

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Here are the top three stories in Colorado Springs today:

1. Colorado Springs home construction in the first quarter of 2022 is reportedly off to a fantastic start. According to the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department, 1,159 permits were issued for the construction of single-family homes throughout the county. This is one of the best starts the area has seen in the last 20 years. (Colorado Springs Gazette)
2. The Colorado Springs Police Department is conducting an investigation into a crash that occurred near N. Union Boulevard and De Paul Street. The crash happened Monday afternoon and closed part of the major intersection. Updates will be released as the incident develops. (KKTV)
3. A small plane crashed at El Paso County's Meadow Lake Airport on Sunday. According to the sheriff's office, two adults and a child were injured during the accident. All three victims were transported to a local hospital to receive treatment for their injuries. A full investigation is being conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration. (Lamar Ledger)

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Today in Colorado Springs:

• AARP Tax-Aide At Library 21c (9:00 AM)
• Storytime At Rockrimmon Branch Library (9:00 AM)
• Toddler Time At East Library and Information Center (9:30 AM)
• Einstein Retirement Workshop At Library 21c (10:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The Colorado Springs Fire Department is looking for a Fire Prevention Compliance Coordinator. Click to apply today. (Facebook)
• The final matchup of the K9 March Madness is finally here. Who will win between Kai and Kylo? Click to cast your vote. (Facebook)
• The Pikes Peak Poetry Summit is being held on Apr. 9 at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Click for more details. (PPLD.org)

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You're all caught up 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.