🌱 Burglary Foiled By Police Department + Affordable Housing Donation

Hi there, Colorado Springs! I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Here goes...

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny; winds subsiding. High: 86 Low: 56.

Here are the top three stories today in Colorado Springs:

1. The Colorado Springs Police Department was able to foil a burglary on Sunday. The department responded to a burglary in progress call for the 2800 block of North Chestnut Street around 6:30 a.m. The responding officers arrested Shane Purvis and an unidentified woman on felony charges of burglary, criminal mischief, and various other charges. (Colorado Springs Gazette)
2. A Colorado Springs teenager was allegedly killed in a breakroom by her co-worker on Jun. 11. Riley Whitelaw, 17-years-old, had previously complained about her co-worker Joshua Johnson, 28-years-old, to Walgreens store managers. He reportedly blocked surveillance cameras in the breakroom by stacking boxes. Johnson was arrested with cuts and bruises on his body. He is being held at the El Paso County jail without bond. (CBS Denver)
3. Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity has received a substantial donation from Love in Action. The funds will be used to build 30 affordable homes near Colorado Springs' Powers and Galley. To qualify for a home with Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity, an applicant must qualify based on income and need while supplying 200 hours of construction work. (KOAA News 5)

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Today in Colorado Springs:

• Pride Month Pour Art At The High Prairie Library (2:30 PM)
• Coding Series: Game Design At Library 21c (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• US National Weather Service Pueblo Colorado reports that monsoon moisture continues to spread through the area. Click for the full weather report leading into this week. (US National Weather Service Pueblo Colorado via Facebook)
• This year's Bike to Work Day will be on Wednesday. Registered bike commuters will qualify for a free breakfast at nearly 40 different stations in Colorado Springs. Click to register today. (City of Colorado Springs)
• The Blue Moon Trail Run will be on Jun. 24 in Pinon Valley Park. The race begins at 4:30 p.m. Click to learn more about this three-day race series. (City of Colorado Springs)

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That's it for today. I'll see you soon!

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.