Facing felony and misdemeanor charges, Colorado Democratic lawmaker resigns on eve of legislative session

PLUS | COLORADO ASKS: Is that ice thick enough to hold my weight? The big issues of the 2023 Colorado legislative session and more. Springs PM Update Good evening. Today is Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. Catch up on everything going on in Colorado in 5 minutes. [Facing felony and misdemeanor charges, Colorado Democratic lawmaker resigns on eve of legislative session]( Democratic Rep. Tracey Bernett, who faces felony and misdemeanor charges alleging she falsified her residency for purposes of running for office, has resigned on the eve of Colorado's 2023 legislative session. [Read More]( [Prince Harry accuses Camilla of 'dangerous' leaks to media]( Prince Harry has accused his stepmother, Camilla, the queen consort, of leaking private conversations to the media to burnish her own reputation. [Read More]( [EDITORIAL: Driving in Colorado is dead serious]( As noted in Friday’s Gazette, the Colorado State Patrol is calling on the state’s motorists to concentrate on their driving — and add an extra dose of civility — while behind the wheel. It’s part of a campaign to stem rising traffic fatalities and it comes not a moment too soon. [Read More]( [COLORADO ASKS: Is that ice thick enough to hold my weight?]( Winter is officially here and ice is starting to form around the Centennial State. While most Coloradans probably won't come anywhere close to stepping on the ice this winter, some will, for a number of activities ranging from skating to fishing to hiking. If you're one of those people that plans on venturing out onto the ice, it's crucial to know how thick that ice needs to be, what it should look like, and how you can test it for sturdiness, as well as what to do if you or someone else falls in. [Read More]( [Bills safety Hamlin back in Buffalo to resume recovery]( Doctors who treated Damar Hamlin say the Bills safety is back in Buffalo in an uplifting sign of the remarkable progress he’s made a week after going into cardiac arrest and having to be resuscitated on the field during a game in Cincinnati. [Read More]( [Former Wasson High School basketball star and Colorado deputy dies]( Family, friends and colleagues are mourning the loss of a 22-year veteran law enforcement officer and former Colorado Springs high school basketball standout. [Read More]( [Property taxes, guns and education: The big issues of the 2023 legislative session]( When the Colorado General Assembly convenes on Monday, Jan. 9 for the next 120 days, it will have a very new look, with 31 new members in the House out of 65 total, an insurmountable 46-19 Democratic advantage, and a host of challenges to tackle. [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