Prospect Lake reopens after toxic algae closure

PLUS l Get 'em while it's hot: Affordable multi-mountain 'Gems' passes now on sale in Colorado and more. [View in browser]( [Share with a friend]( Springs AM Update [News]( [Sports]( [Opinion]( [Life]( Good morning! It’s Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Take 5 minutes to catch up on what's happening in Colorado. [In today’s edition:]( - [Prospect Lake reopens after toxic algae closure]( - [Mark Kiszla: After Jamal Murray proves to be total zero at Olympics, no way Nuggets should give him new $200 million contract]( - [Get 'em while it's hot: Affordable multi-mountain 'Gems' passes now on sale in Colorado]( [Prospect Lake reopens after toxic algae closure]( Prospect Lake in Memorial Park reopened for recreation Tuesday after about a two-week closure because of dangerous levels of toxic blue-green algae, according to a news release from city officials. [Read More]( Did you miss these stories? [National nonprofit offers training, resources to community musicians]( [Sophia Smith's extra-time goal sends US women into the Olympic final with a 1-0 win over Germany]( [Spirit Halloween around Colorado: Here's where 2024's stores are]( More top stories: [Mark Kiszla: After Jamal Murray proves to be total zero at Olympics, no way Nuggets should give him new $200 million contract]( Agitated, bitter and a total zero for Canada at the Olympics, guard Jamal Murray isn’t worth anywhere near $200 million in Denver. Put your checkbook away, Nuggets. [Read More]( [Get 'em while it's hot: Affordable multi-mountain 'Gems' passes now on sale in Colorado]( Amid the summer heat, the trade group representing the majority of Colorado's ski areas wants people to think snow. Colorado Ski Country USA recently listed its multi-mountain family pass for sale. That's the Gems Pass, proudly featuring some of the state's non-mega resorts. [Read More]( [Wildfire updates: All mandatory evacuations lifted in Jefferson County]( Residents who were rushed out of their homes over the past week due to the raging fire near Deer Creek Canyon Road can finally breathe a sigh of relief. [Read More]( More Top Stories: PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris [and her newly selected vice presidential running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz](, campaigned for the first time together on Tuesday in Philadelphia, kicking off a multi-day tour of battleground states aimed at introducing Walz to the national stage. Tight end Lucas Krull is rounding his game this Broncos training camp with help from the offensive line. Krull [enters his second season in Denver]( and third in the NFL with the physical tools to excel as a pass catcher. A federal judge [denied a motion on Tuesday to dismiss a $100 million lawsuit]( that was filed against a Colorado Springs Police Department officer for alleged excessive use of force that resulted in a man being paralyzed after a chase by police. Before you go... [This morning's weather from American Furniture Warehouse:]( Partly cloudy in the morning followed by scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. High around 90F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. [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