🌱 Good Samaritan Hit By Car + Rampart Park Homicide Investigation

Hello, people of Colorado Springs! It's me again, Helen Eckhard, your host of the Colorado Springs Daily.

First, today's weather:

Rather cloudy and warm. High: 81 Low: 58.

Here are the top three stories today in Colorado Springs:

1. The Colorado Springs Police Department is searching for a driver who hit a good Samaritan on Sunday morning. The incident occurred at North Academy and Austin Bluffs while a man was assisting an unrelated crash. The victim is currently recovering at a local hospital. (KKTV)
2. The Colorado Springs Police Department has opened a homicide investigation after a woman was found dead in Rampart Park on Saturday. The woman was located by the department when officers responded to gunfire reports. Currently, no arrests have been made. (KRDO)
3. Four cadets at the Air Force Academy might not graduate after refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. If the cadets do not graduate, they may be required to pay back the cost of tuition. The vaccines were made mandatory by the Defense Secretary to ensure military readiness and health. (9News.com KUSA)

Today in Colorado Springs:

• Baby Time At The East Library and Information Center (9:30 AM)
• Love To Learn At Library 21c (5:15 PM)
• Write English Group At Sand Creek Branch Library (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Colorado Rockies celebrate impressive hitting from Charlie Blackmon and Sam Hilliard. The Instagram carousel features the team's skills and impressive beard display. (Instagram)
• Downtown Colorado Springs celebrates the return of Food Truck Tuesdays. Click here to plan your meal. (Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right. I'll see you around!

— 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.