🌱 Standoff In North Colorado Springs + CO's Free Mini Pantries

Happy Saturday, people of Colorado Springs! Here's everything you need to know to start today off on an informed note, shall we? Here's everything going on today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 44 Low: 33.

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Here are the top stories today in Colorado Springs:

1. A man is dead after reportedly firing shots at officers during a standoff in northeast Colorado Springs Friday morning. Colorado Springs police responded to a call just after 1 a.m. Friday for a suspicious vehicle near North Academy and Austin Bluffs. As K-9 and patrol officers on the scene commanded the man in the vehicle to come out, the man reportedly fired shots at the officers; at least one officer fired back. (KKTV 11 News)
2. Scattered across the country, including right here in Colorado, residents can find tiny, free pantries set up and operated by community-minded individuals and families. It's not an organization — just a movement made up of people trying to help anyone that might need a few extra essentials. To date, the Mini Pantry Movement website has listed seven Colorado Springs pantries, with two more located in Pueblo. (KOAA.com Colorado Springs and Pueblo News)
3. The Colorado Springs Police Department has one man in custody for crimes related to the sexual exploitation and luring of children. (KKTV 11 News)
4. Here's how much money you need to earn to be considered "rich" in Colorado Springs. (FOX21News.com)
5. If you're looking to add a four-legged ball of love and affection to your household, look no further than these Colorado Springs area animal shelters for a pet to take home.(Colorado Springs Patch)

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Today in Colorado Springs:

• YMCA 5K Race Series - YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region (9:30 AM)
• The creative process behind the Manitou Springs map jigsaw puzzle presented by Jared Thompson (10:00 AM)
• The 4th Annual Christmas Bar Crawl - Colorado Springs (4:00 PM)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update.

— 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.