🌱 Zeal Church Buys Macy's Lower Level + Mobile WIC Program

Hello, neighbors. Helen Eckhard here with your fresh copy of the Colorado Springs Daily, full of all the community news you need to know right now.Keep scrolling for the scoop...

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and warmer. High: 76 Low: 51.

Here are the top three stories today in Colorado Springs:

1. A fast-growing Colorado Springs church has purchased the lower level of the former Macy's store at The Citadel mall. Zeal Church plans to use the space to expand its ministry. The church paid $3.5 million for the 97,000-square-foot space. (Colorado Springs Gazette)
2. El Paso County has unveiled a new mobile Women, Infants, and Children services program meant to meet residents where they are. The program will provide its 13,000 clients with supplemental food assistance, breastfeeding resources, and healthy eating information. The program will hopefully remove some barriers for families with transportation issues. (Colorado Springs Gazette)
3. The Colorado Springs Police Department is searching for a suspect that intentionally set a duplex fire on Tuesday night. The fire occurred in the 1600 block of South Wahsatch. The department reports that they know who set the fire but are still attempting to locate the individual. (KKTV)

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Today in Colorado Springs:

• Virtual Yoga At Pikes Peak Library (9:00 AM)
• Career Navigator Office Hours At The Sand Creek Branch Library (9:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Colorado Springs Police Department reminds the community to be cautious this Memorial Day weekend. The department will be focusing on DUI and DUID enforcement. Be safe. (Facebook)
• The Pueblo Zoo says farewell to Minnow during World Otter Day. The North American River otter will be transferred to Squam Lakes Natural Science Center. (Facebook)
• The Colorado Springs Police Department provides some safety tips for enjoying the outdoors this season. Remove all valuables from your car (and lock it when you leave), follow all trail signs and instructions, and be aware of your surroundings. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next 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.