🌱 Officer Punched In The Face + Charter School Ethics Investigation

Happy Tuesday, Colorado Springs! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locallytoday.

First, today's weather:

Breezy in the afternoon. High: 80 Low: 55.

Here are the top three stories in Colorado Springs today:

1. The Colorado Springs Police Department reports that one of its officers was punched in the face during a traffic stop. The incident began on Sunday when an officer pulled a car over for littering. The driver was arrested for an outstanding warrant and the littering passenger punched the officer. The passenger now faces Assaulting an Officer charges. (KRDO)
2. The Colorado Springs Charter Academy is under investigation for alleged financial and ethics violations. The school was issued a cease-and-desist order by the Senior Assistant Attorney General on Apr. 22. The investigation is centered around board member Summer Groubert's financial access and authority. (Colorado Springs Gazette)
3. The first spring birth at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is a Rocky Mountain goat calf. Lena gave birth to the calf on May 4. The Zoo has a tradition of not naming animals until one month, but excited fans can follow the calf's journey through the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo's social media accounts. (Press Release Desk)

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Today in Colorado Springs:

• Toddler Time At The East Library And Information Center (9:30 AM)
• Silver Key Service Extension At The High Prairie Library (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Colorado State University is showing its support for its students during Finals Week. You got this! (Instagram)
• History Colorado recounts the history of Mother Jones — a well-known worker's rights advocator. (Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Pueblo Colorado reminds the community that fire weather concerns continue throughout the region. An overnight Red Flag Warning is exceptionally rare — yet here we are. (Facebook)

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

— 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.