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Sexual Assault Case Dismissed + Arson Arrest + Search Continues
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Good morning, Colorado Springs! Let's get you all caught up to start this Friday, October 1 off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing today in Colorado Springs.
First, today's weather:
Partly sunny. High: 62 Low: 47.
Here are the top stories today in Colorado Springs:
- The sexual assault charge against UCCS soccer coached was dismissed. David Meyer was arrested after a woman reported that she was assaulted by Meyer at a Halloween party in 2015. No charges were filed by the 4th Judicial District Attorney's Office. (KRDO)
- A man was arrested for suspected arson south of downtown Springs. Jonathan Mulhern was caught starting a fire at a business early Thursday morning, and he is facing charges of second-degree arson and obstructing a peace officer. (KKTV 11 News)
- The search continues for El Paso County woman was has been missing since May 2018. (FOX31 Denver)
- The El Paso County Jail inmate who died of a medical emergency was identified as 33-year-old, Steven Thorne. (epcsheriffsoffice.com)
- The Colorado Springs orchestra aims to bring awareness to domestic violence in its upcoming concert. (Colorado Springs Gazette)
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Today in Colorado Springs:
- Pikes Peak Zine Fest 2021 - Virtual (10:00 AM)
- Domestic violence awareness month "Community luncheon" (11:30 AM)
- Otherworlds: Film Photography & Music - Rosco's Coffee (6:00 PM)
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— Rachel Kilimnik
About me: Rachel is a born-and-raised New Yorker who recently relocated to the mountains in the west. She is a freelance copywriter for the content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is assisting Patch.com with community newsletter curation. During her free time, you can find Rachel roller skating, making pottery, drinking tea, and tending to her growing collection of houseplants.