🌱 Missing Girls + Outdoor Film Festival + School Bus Crash

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 71 Low: 43.

Here are the top three stories today in Colorado Springs:

1. The Colorado Springs Police Department is currently investigating a crash between a school bus and a motorcycle. The incident occurred near Constitution Drive and Winston Road. The motorcyclist was reportedly taken to a local hospital with unknown injuries. (KRDO)
2. The Colorado Springs community and police department are currently searching for two missing 11-year-old girls. Kaydence Beltzer and Julia Sherer were last seen leaving their homes near Astrozen Boulevard on Mar. 1. Anyone with information related to the missing girls is being directed to the Crime Stoppers Tip Line. (FOX21News.com)
3. A renowned outdoor film fest is coming to Colorado Springs. Outdoor enthusiasts will be able to join the festivities at Stargazers Theatre on Mar. 8 through Mar. 10. Shows will start each night at 7:00 PM with seven to ten films being shown. (Colorado Springs Gazette)

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Today in Colorado Springs:

• AARP Tax-Aide At Library 21c (9:00 AM)
• KidsMAKE: Tie Dye Art At Penrose Public Library (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Over 1,800 calls come through the Colorado Springs Police Department's 911 Public Safety Communications Center. Click to learn more about the impressive operation. (Facebook)
• Can you find an animal that comes from African swamps? Click to locate the animal in the Pueblo Zoo photo. (Facebook)
• A lost golden retriever has been located in the Saddlerock Rd and Canvasback Ct. area. Click to provide information related to the found dog. (Facebook)

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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.