Brighton couple indicted for murder of 1-year-old child who died from fentanyl ingestion

PLUS l Whataburger's 2nd Colorado Springs location, 2 weekend events to bring road, trail closures around Colorado Springs and more. Springs AM Update [News]( [Sports]( [Opinion]( [Life]( Welcome to Friday. It’s Sept. 23, 2022. Take 5 minutes to catch up on what's happening in Colorado. In today’s edition: - [Brighton couple indicted for murder of 1-year-old child who died from fentanyl ingestion]( - [Whataburger's 2nd Colorado Springs location poised to open]( - [2 weekend events to bring road, trail closures around Colorado Springs]( [Brighton couple indicted for murder of 1-year-old child who died from fentanyl ingestion]( The parents of a 1-year-old girl who died after ingesting fentanyl at a Brighton home on just the second day of 2022 face first degree murder charges in a case that illustrates the drug's pernicious hold in Colorado, which has seen a dramatic spike in overdose cases over the years, particularly from opioid abuse. [Read More]( Did you miss this? [Pueblo Chile Festival expected to draw 150,000 visitors this weekend]( [14 weekend things to do around Colorado Springs and beyond]( [Whataburger's 2nd Colorado Springs location poised to open]( [Residents critique zoning code that could reshape Colorado Springs housing for decades]( Residents on Thursday called on the Colorado Springs Planning Commission to rework the proposed zoning code ahead of a vote in October to preserve rights for more people to appeal city decisions, protect neighborhood character and promote affordable housing. [Read More]( [4 K-9 officers receive bulletproof vests]( Four K-9 officers are sporting new protective vests donated to the Colorado Springs and Fountain police departments. The bullet- and stab-protective gear is courtesy of the nonprofit Vested Interest in K9s Inc. [Read More]( [Report on forever chemicals shows minimal risks to residents in Security-Widefield]( Contamination caused by forever chemicals in the water and soil in the Security-Widefield area has been well mitigated after multi-million dollar efforts, according to an analysis by a health agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services [Read More]( MORE TOP STORIES Dozens of Colorado school districts and charter schools are buying new math and reading curriculum with help from $[10 million in federal pandemic relief.]( The Broncos wide receiver KJ Hamler hoped to have a triumphant return to football against the Seahawks, after his ACL and hip injuries that sidelined him all of last season. Instead, [Hamler had only one target in 40 snaps played.]( He didn’t look like himself. A mountain biking challenge and “celebration of life” are coming to Colorado Springs this weekend, [changing traffic and trail patterns.]( Before you go.... [This morning's weather from American Furniture Warehouse:]( Sunny. High near 80F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Manage your email preferences or unsubscribe [here.]( 30 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 100 Colorado Springs, CO 80903