🌱 Suspect In Custody For Murder + El Paso Man Missing

Morning, people of Colorado Springs! Erica Zenn here with your brand-new issue of the Colorado Springs Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and cold. High: 34 Low: 20.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Colorado Springs:

1. A suspect has been arrested for the murder of a woman in Colorado Springs on Feb. 8. Douglas Elton Hawkins was booked in El Paso County Jail on Monday night under suspicion of his part in an incident that took place in a home on Bugle Drive. (KRDO)
2. An El Paso County man with dementia has been reported missing. According to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, James Bradley was last seen in the 10000 block of West Highway 24 around noon on Tuesday, Feb. 15. See the story for his description, and give (719) 390-5555 a call if you see him. (The Denver Channel)
3. An explosion and house fire took place near Memorial Park early Wednesday morning, no people were injured in the accident. Someone near the incident at Cedar and Vermijo reported hearing an explosion; however, police have not confirmed whether or not this was just the sound of the fire. The cause is currently under investigation. (KKTV 11 News)

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Today in Colorado Springs:

• AARP Tax-Aide at Library 21c (9:00 AM)
• Storytime at East Library and Information Center (9:30 AM)
• Music And Movement at Cheyenne Mountain Branch Library (10:30 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The Fine Arts Center is excited to share that their newest exhibition, Diago: The Pasts of this Afro-Cuban Present is now open! This is the first retrospective exhibition of prominent Cuban artist, Juan Roberto Diago, who offers a critical view of over two decades of work. (Instagram)
• The Colorado Springs Police Department is inviting you to join a community unlike any other. When you join CSPD you don't just gain a career, you join a community that gets to be the difference. Learn more about how to apply to CSPD at the following link. (Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you tomorrow for another update.

— Erica Zenn

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.