North Colorado Springs neighborhood receives antisemitic 'baggies of hate'

PLUS l Empty Stocking Fund: Lutheran Family Services, COVID-19 on the uptick and more. Springs AM Update [News]( [Sports]( [Opinion]( [Life]( Welcome to Friday. It’s Nov. 4, 2022. Take 5 minutes to catch up on what's happening in Colorado. In today’s edition: - [Colorado Springs neighborhood receives antisemitic 'baggies of hate']( - [Empty Stocking Fund: Lutheran Family Services]( - [Flu, RSV and COVID-19 on the uptick across Colorado]( [North Colorado Springs neighborhood receives antisemitic 'baggies of hate']( The flyers came sealed in plastic bags containing a handful of rice to prevent them from blowing away. [Read More]( Did you miss this? [Appeals court rebuffs challenge from environmental groups]( [How to watch Air Force vs. Army in the Commander's Classic on Saturday]( [EDITORIAL: Politicians tell big lies to celebrate pot]( [[SPONSORED] Squash Blossom to celebrate 50 years – artfully! – with a local artist’s mural sharing the business’ evolution]( Squash Blossom is a pillar of the Colorado Springs art and small business community. The long-standing storefront has a long and interesting history, borne from the curiosity, spirit and tastes of owners Patrice and John Cogswell. [Read More]( [Empty Stocking Fund: Lutheran Family Services]( A record number of refugees and asylum seekers found new homes this year in Colorado, New Mexico and Utah, including about 700 in the Colorado Springs area, with the help of Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains. [Read More]( [Homeless youth shelter in Colorado Springs temporarily closes]( The Place Youth Shelter in downtown Colorado Springs and the organization’s daytime drop-in center at 2708 E. Fountain Blvd. are temporarily closed due to an insurance mix-up, said Executive Director Shawna Kemppainen. [Read More]( ['It's a Wonderful Life' in Colorado Springs: Karolyn 'Zuzu' Grimes embodies film’s enduring message during local stop]( Karolyn Grimes had never seen "It’s A Wonderful Life" when a reporter knocked on the front door of her Kansas home. [Read More]( MORE TOP STORIES The defense attorney for [Carlos Diaz, the man accused of four homicides]( in El Paso and Pueblo counties in April, chose to waive Diaz's right to a preliminary hearing on Friday. According to the FY21 Veteran Affairs Geographical Distribution of Expenditures, [El Paso County Veterans are second in the nation for average compensation]( and pension payments for counties with over 70,000 veterans. It is unclear what the surge in COVID-19 cases could look like this winter and whether it could rival past years, but [there is no question the flu season will be severe](, based on its transmission in the Southern Hemisphere. Before you go.... [This morning's weather from American Furniture Warehouse:]( Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. West southwest wind 10-15 mph. Manage your email preferences or unsubscribe [here.]( 30 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 100 Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Would you like to send this email to a friend? [Send To A Friend](