🌱 CSFD Extracts Trapped Driver + Burn Ban Downgraded

Hello all. It's me, Helen Eckhard, your host of the Colorado Springs Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town.I'll get right to it.

First, today's weather:

A stray afternoon t-storm. High: 76 Low: 53.

Here are the top three stories today in Colorado Springs:

1. The Colorado Springs Fire Department extracted a trapped driver near North Academy and Palmer Park boulevards. The victim's vehicle rolled over during a single-car crash that occurred shortly after 1:30 p.m. The individual was treated for minor injuries after extraction. (Colorado Springs Gazette)
2. Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Patch and Redfin.com have teamed up to create a helpful list of the latest Colorado Springs area properties that have hit the market. Click to view the full list that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Colorado Springs Patch)
3. The Colorado Springs Fire Department has announced that the Burn Ban has been downgraded to a Burn Restriction. The ban has been in effect since May 16 due to ongoing dry fuel moisture levels and weather conditions. Click for more information about Burn Restrictions. (Press Release Desk)

Today in Colorado Springs:

• Virtual Yoga At Pikes Peak Library (9:00 AM)
• Virtual Genealogy Basics At Pikes Peak Library (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Colorado Springs Police Department is partnering with the Special Olympics Colorado for this year's COS Metro Torch Run. The run is on Jun. 18 with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m. (Colorado Springs Police Department via Facebook)
• The 2022 Art on the Streets exhibit has officially begun. Click to download the self-guided tour. (Downtown Colorado Springs via Facebook)
• The Colorado Springs Police Department is currently hiring for its 911 Public Communications Center. Click to apply. (Colorado Springs Police Department via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. 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.