House committee approves blocking unilateral transfer of space-focused National Guard units

PLUS l Nikola Jokic unanimously selected to fourth All-NBA First-Team, Shuttered thrift shop in Colorado Springs reopens with new services for military families; and more. [View in browser]( [Share with a friend]( Springs AM Update [News]( [Sports]( [Opinion]( [Life]( Good morning! It’s Thursday, May 23, 2024. Take 5 minutes to catch up on what's happening in Colorado. [In today’s edition:]( - [House committee approves blocking unilateral transfer of space-focused National Guard units]( - [Nikola Jokic unanimously selected to fourth All-NBA First-Team]( - [Shuttered thrift shop in Colorado Springs reopens with new services for military families]( [House committee approves blocking unilateral transfer of space-focused National Guard units]( The House Armed Services Committee approved an amendment Wednesday that will require the Air Force to work with state governors on the transfer of space-focused National Guard units. [Read More]( Did you miss these stories? [What's in a name? Colorado Springs' Sunset Amphitheater to be rebranded in upcoming naming rights deal]( [Denver Pioneers to unleash a raging Rhino in lacrosse battle with No. 1 Notre Dame | Mark Kiszla]( [D-11 surprises teachers with $11,000 awards for academic achievement]( More top stories: [Nikola Jokic unanimously selected to fourth All-NBA First-Team]( No. 15 picked up No. 4 Wednesday. Nikola Jokic was a unanimous selection to the All-NBA first team when the honors were announced Wednesday night. The only other player to be voted a first-team selection on all 99 ballots was Oklahoma City guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Dallas' Luka Doncic was one vote away from being the third unanimous selection, while Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo and Boston's Jayson Tatum rounded out the first team. [Read More]( [Shuttered thrift shop in Colorado Springs reopens with new services for military families]( One year ago, the Academy Spouses’ Club Thrift Shop was in the throes of a painful closure, after being a solid presence on the U.S. Air Force Academy grounds for 55 years. Now, the popular shop has returned with donated clothing and household treasures for sale and this week is rebooting a Lending Closet, which will lend household supplies to military families moving in and out while their own goods are in transit. [Read More]( [Cheyenne Mountain Zoo welcomes two Rocky Mountain goat kids]( The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo staff welcomed Rocky Mountain goat twins into the family on May 19. After a full gestation period lasting 180 days, second-time Rocky Mountain goat mom Lena gave birth to her first pair of twins. It is not uncommon for this breed of goats to have twins following a first pregnancy. [Read More]( More Top Stories: The team with the best net rating in clutch situations and second-most home wins in the regular season [went 0-2 when all it needed was one such win]( in the second round. It is finally [time for the Air Force Academy Class of 2024](. Not only do Air Force cadets graduate from the academy but they more importantly can commission into the U.S. Air Force as a second lieutenant. The El Paso County Coroner's Office has [identified a man and woman]( who died in a potential murder-suicide, according to a Wednesday news release from the Sheriff's Office. Before you go... [This morning's weather from American Furniture Warehouse:]( Sunny, along with a few afternoon clouds. High 78F. Winds SSW at 15 to 25 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [YouTube]( Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up [here](. Engage in the conversation in [today's eEdition]( Interested in podcasts? Check out ours [here.]( Manage your email preferences or unsubscribe [here.]( 30 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 100 Colorado Springs, CO 80903