🌱 Vehicle Crashes Into Dispensary + Language Volunteers Needed

Happy Friday, people of Colorado Springs! Here's everything happening today in Colorado Springs.

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First, today's weather:

Warmer with plenty of sun. High: 64 Low: 42.

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Here are the top three stories in Colorado Springs today:

1. A vehicle suddenly crashed into the Native Roots Marijuana Dispensary on Austin Bluff Parkway Thursday morning. The vehicle smashed into the front doors at the dispensary and was removed from the scene shortly after. There is currently no additional information on how the incident occurred or why. (KRDO)
2. El Paso County Sheriff's Office is searching for bilingual or multilingual volunteers to help deputies assist non-English speaking citizens. The volunteers will help ensure safe interactions between the community and the Sheriff's Office. Applicants are being asked to fill out an application here. (KRDO)
3. A Colorado Springs author has published a new hiking book that showcases Colorado's hidden gems. Stewart Green seeks to show appreciation for 40 hiking locations that are often overlooked. He calls the locations "Underdog landscapes". His book is titled "Hiking Colorado's Hidden Gems." (Colorado Springs Gazette)

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Today in Colorado Springs:

• Take & Make: Star Wars Cards At East Library and Information Center (9:30 AM)
• Annual Homeschool Resource Fair At Library 21c (10:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Baseball season returns for the Colorado Rockies today. Click to get your tickets. (Instagram)
• Colorado is home to fantastic landscapes and beautiful wildlife. Click for helpful tips and resources on how to protect our amazing outdoors. (Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Pueblo Colorado warns of a warming trend and low precipitation chances throughout the Colorado Springs region. Click for the full weather report. (Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next 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.