Martin Drake Power Plant demolition complete, marking a new chapter in Colorado Springs history

PLUS l Shaken baby: The death and brief life of Dylan Mitchell, Country music star Dierks Bentley bringing big show to Colorado Springs; and more [View in browser]( [Share with a friend]( Springs AM Update [News]( [Sports]( [Opinion]( [Life]( Good morning! It’s Friday, August 30, 2024. Take 5 minutes to catch up on what's happening in Colorado. [In today’s edition:]( - [Martin Drake Power Plant demolition complete, marking a new chapter in Colorado Springs history]( - [Shaken baby: The death and brief life of Dylan Mitchell]( - [Country music star Dierks Bentley bringing big show to Colorado Springs]( [Martin Drake Power Plant demolition complete, marking a new chapter in Colorado Springs history]( Colorado Springs turned a 100-year chapter in its history Thursday, as city and utilities officials announced the $20 million demolition of the nearly century-old Martin Drake Power Plant downtown is complete. [Read More]( Did you miss these stories? [Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off to feature 70 balloons, balloon rides, entertainment]( [Broncos sign LB Kristian Welch to active roster, waive rookie LB Levelle Bailey]( [12 weekend things to do around Colorado Springs and beyond: Vintage baseball, Labor Day Lift Off and more]( More top stories: [Colorado Rockies creep closer to another 100-loss season after splitting series with Miami Marlins]( Another 100-loss season for the Rockies is looking increasingly likely. Thursday’s 12-8 defeat to the Marlins at Coors Field means the Rockies (50-85) will have to win 13 of their final 27 games to avoid the century mark in the loss column. [Read More]( [Shaken baby: The death and brief life of Dylan Mitchell]( Dylan Mitchell was an infant when he suffered the abuse that stole his future, 18 years before it ended his life. [Read More]( [Country music star Dierks Bentley bringing big show to Colorado Springs]( His 10th album fulfills the goal of showcasing multiple styles — including contemporary country, traditional country and bluegrass. Bentley is finding room to play several songs from the new album in his shows this summer alongside plenty of his hits. [Read More]( More Top Stories: The man accused of causing the death of 62-year-old Dorothy King in an alleged April carjacking attempt outside the South Academy Boulevard bingo hall [intends to plead not guilty]( to all charges. One person was seriously injured and another arrested after [a stabbing incident in southeast Colorado Springs]( Wednesday evening, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department. A 32-year-old man who posed as a children’s "life coach" and play therapist has been sentenced in Adams County Court [to 29 years in prison]( following a guilty plea to first-degree assault, attempted sexual assault on a child and sexual exploitation. Before you go... [This morning's weather from American Furniture Warehouse](: Mostly sunny skies. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 79F. Winds SE at 10 to 15 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