Man suspected of starting fire in Stratmoor Hills homeless camp stabbed to death, suspect arrested

PLUS | Cannabis sales in Colorado continue to decline, Gazette to cohost governor's debate Oct. 16 in Colorado Springs and more. Springs PM Update Good evening, today is Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. Catch up on everything going on in Colorado in 5 minutes. [Man suspected of starting fire in Stratmoor Hills homeless camp stabbed to death, suspect arrested]( Nearly five hours after a fire erupted in a homeless camp near a Stratmoor Hills neighborhood Monday, the man suspected of starting the blaze was found dead behind a nearby strip club, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office confirmed Thursday. [Read More]( [Anderson, Griswold clash over postcard pitching voter registration to 30,000 noncitizens]( . Sparks flew Tuesday night during a debate between Colorado secretary of state candidates Jena Griswold, the Democratic incumbent, and Pam Anderson, her Republican challenger, over a postcard Griswold's office mistakenly sent two weeks earlier to 30,000 noncitizen residents encouraging them to register to vote. [Read More]( [Comedic hypnotist to bring popular show to Colorado Springs club]( “People need an excuse to let loose,” Don Barnhart said from his home in Las Vegas. “We’re so bombarded by limitations, moral compasses and boundaries, whether from family, friends or churches. Under hypnosis, people can tap into their deep psyche and let loose and not feel embarrassed to dance and sing and be crazy, silly and fun for a while.” [Read More]( [Cannabis sales in Colorado continue to decline]( Colorado cannabis sales figures from August showed decreased sales yet again — for the eighth time in 2022 sales have either fallen or been flat from the previous month, according to the Colorado Department of Revenue. [Read More]( [Chamber Orchestra of the Springs brings 'Laughter and Joy']( The motto of the Chamber Orchestra of the Springs is: “For the love of music.” This weekend presents an opportunity for music lovers to attend a short, 90-minute concert that is uplifting and on the lighter side. [Read More]( [Toastique in Colorado Springs is more than crisped bread]( It’s true we eat first with our eyes, which leads to beautifully crafted meals tasting even better than they look. At Toastique, open-face slices of toasted bread aren’t your average breakfast add-ons. They’re artistically created and served on wood boards etched with the eatery’s name. [Read More]( [Gazette to cohost governor's debate Oct. 16 in Colorado Springs]( The race for governor comes to Colorado Springs this weekend. Democratic Gov. Jared Polis and Republican candidate for governor, Heidi Ganahl, will debate in person at The Garden Pavilion at Penrose House this Sunday, Oct. 16, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. [Read More]( Get access to all our content! Support local journalism and [subscribe here]([.]( Already subscribed? [Log in.]( Manage your email preferences or unsubscribe [here.]( 30 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 100 Colorado Springs, CO 80903