🌱 Pikes Peak Greenway Trail Project Update + Pedestrian Fatality

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 65 Low: 38.

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Here are the top three stories in Colorado Springs today:

1. Phase 1 of the Pikes Peak Greenway Trail improvement project is opening earlier than expected. The improved trail section between the I-25 overpass and Rockrimmon Boulevard opens this weekend. The project has replaced asphalt with a more durable concrete surface while replacing damaged bridge decking and improving drainage. (Press Release Desk)
2. The Colorado Springs Police Department reported the first deadly auto-pedestrian crash of the year. The incident occurred near a major Interstate 25 intersection. Last year, fifteen people were killed while crossing streets in Colorado Springs. (Colorado Springs Gazette)
3. The Colorado Springs Police Department is searching for a woman who may be connected in a case involving a juvenile recruited into sex work. According to the department, the woman tried to recruit an East Woodman Road department store's juvenile female employee into sex work. The department has released security camera photos to the public and is asking anyone with information to contact the Metro Vice Unit. (KRDO)

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Today in Colorado Springs:

• AARP Tax-Aide At Library 21c (9:00 AM)
• Virtual Yoga At Pikes Peak Library (9:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The Pueblo Zoo shared some adorable footage of its two rock hyrax. Click to watch! (Facebook)
• Colorado Springs' Bre Stafford has been collecting supplies for families in Ukraine. Subscribers of The Gazette can read the full story here. (Facebook)
• Have you been following the Colorado Springs Police Department's K9 March Madness? See their Facebook post to see the latest winners! (Facebook)

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That's it 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.