🌱 Interim Police Chief Announced + Ukrainian Light Display

Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know going on locallytoday.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and mild. High: 63 Low: 37.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Colorado Springs:

1. Colorado Springs' community will share support for the people of Ukraine with a light display at Pioneers Museum. The display will illuminate the clock tower in blue and yellow colors reminiscent of the Ukrainian flag. An end date for the light display has not been announced. (Colorado Springs Gazette)
2. The Colorado Springs Police Department reports that they have arrested Ryan David Nelson, 50, in connection to a series of robberies hitting the Colorado Springs area. Nelson was arrested in the 8000 block of Interlaken Dr. by the department's Tactical Enforcement Unit. According to the department, Nelson is being charged with six counts of aggravated robbery with one count of attempted aggravated robbery. (KRDO)
3. Deputy Chief Adrian Vasquez has been named acting interim chief following the retirement of Chief Niski. Vasquez has been with the Colorado Springs Police Department since 1995 after serving over nine years with the United States Air Force. The City of Colorado Springs has started a national search for a new police chief to oversee the department. (Press Release Desk)

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Today in Colorado Springs:

• AARP Tax-Aide At Library 21c (9:00 AM)
• Storytime At The Rockrimmon Branch Library (9:00 AM)
• Connect Group At Penrose Public Library (9:15 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The Pueblo Wellness Clinic hosted by PetSmart Charities and Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region is officially open. Click to make an appointment for your furry friend. (Facebook)
• Homeschoolers of all ages can submit artwork for the Pikes Peak Library District's Homeschool Art Show. The artwork will be displayed at the East Library Children's Department throughout the entire month of April. (Pikes Peak Library District)
• The Colorado Springs Public Works Department provides an interactive map that shows all projects for transit, traffic, and maintenance throughout the city. Click to take a look at the Public Works Map. (Colorado Springs Public Works)

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