🌱 Investigation Into El Paso County GOP + Middle School Threats

Good morning, Colorado Springs! My name is Sean Peek and I'll be making sure you are up-to-date on all of your local happenings! Now, onto everything you need to know, in 5 minutes or less.

First, today's weather:

Colder with snow showers. High: 37 Low: 16.

Here are the top stories today in Colorado Springs:

1. The Colorado Secretary of State's Office is moving forward with its investigation into alleged campaign finance law violations by the El Paso County Republican Party. The alleged campaign finance law violations, including the possibility that at least $50,000 and high price auction items from a summer fundraiser are missing, were first revealed in a complaint by El Paso County Republican Party Vice-Chair Karl Scheider. (KRDO)
2. The Colorado Springs Police Department School Resource Officer Unit was notified through Safe2Tell of concerning social media posts involving potential threats to Chinook Trail Middle School on Monday. Following a very thorough investigation, it has been determined there are no credible threats. (Press Release Desk)
3. The El Paso County Sheriff's Office announced the arrests of two people who are accused of stealing nearly a half-million dollars worth of campers, trailers, and construction equipment this year. (KRDO)
4. The Air Force Academy has unveiled a new flight simulator facility meant to enhance training at the facility. (FOX21News.com)
5. Police are searching for the driver who fled the scene of a serious crash in a southeast Colorado Springs neighborhood Wednesday night. (KKTV 11 News)

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— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.