City council expected to vote on massive annexation request next week

PLUS l Colorado Springs hospitals urge donations as statewide blood supply reaches critical lows and more. [View in browser]( [Share with a friend]( Springs AM Update [News]( [Sports]( [Opinion]( [Life]( Good morning! It’s Saturday, July 20, 2024. Take 5 minutes to catch up on what's happening in Colorado. [In today’s edition:]( - [City council expected to vote on massive annexation request next week]( - [AFA grad Jay Thomason survives a 'Wild West' experience in MLB Draft, lands with the Minnesota Twins]( - [Colorado Springs hospitals urge donations as statewide blood supply reaches critical lows]( [City council expected to vote on massive annexation request next week]( Years after it was first presented to Colorado Springs, the City Council on Tuesday is expected to vote on a massive annexation request that envisions growing city boundaries by 3,200 acres. [Read More]( Did you miss these stories? [Beef kabobs, chicken shawarma and more at this easy-to-overlook spot in Colorado Springs | Dining Review]( [NBA veteran Andre Roberson headlines CU Buffs alumni team at The Basketball Tournament]( [New Colorado Springs exhibit inspired by late sculptor Starr Kempf]( More top stories: [AFA grad Jay Thomason survives a 'Wild West' experience in MLB Draft, lands with the Minnesota Twins]( Jay Thomason might have found humor in his draft-day experience had the stakes not been so high. It all worked out in the end for the recent Air Force Academy grad, all-time Mountain West home run leader and now-17th round selection of the Minnesota Twins. But it was a “roller coaster” he wouldn’t want to board again. [Read More]( [Colorado Springs hospitals urge donations as statewide blood supply reaches critical lows]( With the largest nonprofit blood donation center in the state declaring emergency lows this summer, Colorado Springs hospitals are hoping people will step to meet the need. [Read More]( [Iconic summit trail in southern Colorado making summer debut]( A trail to the top of an iconic mountain in southern Colorado is about to open for its first summer. Starting Aug. 1, the seasonal closure for raptor nesting on Fishers Peak's upper cliffs will lift — granting hikers access to the chimney-like summit looming 9,600 feet over Trinidad. [Read More]( More Top Stories: Since the pandemic, [more have flocked to line dancing](, instructor Betty Moses said. She has taught line dancing since 2005 and gives lessons at several local YMCAs and The Whiskey Baron Dance Hall & Saloon. A Colorado state legislator said he believes [the FBI had a hand in the assassination attempt]( on former President Donald Trump. The Cañon City Police Department has arrested 27-year-old Emily Bailey, a Florence police officer, [on charges related to false reporting domestic violence incidents](. Before you go... [This morning's weather from American Furniture Warehouse:]( Mixed clouds and sun with scattered thunderstorms. High 81F. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%. [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