In case you missed it | Where was the snow in Colorado Springs? March near a record low this year

PLUS | Mountain lion sightings are on the rise. Here's what you need to know to stay safe; 17 stolen vehicles recovered following extended investigation and more. Springs PM Update Good evening. Today is Thursday, March 30, 2023. Catch up on everything going on in Colorado in 5 minutes. [Where was the snow in Colorado Springs? March, typically the snowiest month, near a record low]( This month ranks as one of the top driest Marches in history for the Colorado Springs area, according to the National Weather Service in Pueblo. Meteorologist Eric Petersen says the low precipitation hasn’t broken records, but it has come close. “We’ve had dry Marches, but this is one of the drier ones,” Petersen said, calling the lack of precipitation "exceptional." [Read More]( [Mandatory evacuations ordered for Park County wildfire]( Authorities have ordered mandatory evacuations in Park County because of a wildfire burning along County Road 403. An alert issued at 11:39 a.m. Thursday orders residents within one mile of County Road 403 and Alpine Meadow Lane to evacuate immediately. [Read More]( [Colorado Springs mayoral, council candidates scheduled to attend meet and greet at veterans center]( In the final days ahead of Colorado Springs' municipal election next week, residents on Thursday evening will have a chance to meet and chat with several candidates for mayor and City Council. [Read More]( [Mountain lion sightings are on the rise. Here's what you need to know to stay safe]( Spring is rounding the corner, bringing warmer weather, longer days, more time outside and … mountain lions. The Colorado Springs area has seen an increase in human-mountain lion interactions this year, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife. [Read More]( [Trump hit with criminal charges in New York, a first for a US ex-president -New York Times]( Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury after a probe into hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels, becoming the first former U.S. president to face criminal charges even as he makes another run for the White House, the New York Times reported on Thursday. [Read More]( [Colorado has 2nd-best economy in US, home to two of 'best places to live']( It's no secret Colorado is a great place to live and one big factor in the appeal of the state is the booming economy. According to US News and World Report, Colorado has the second-best economy in the country among all US states, topped only by Utah. [Read More]( [17 stolen vehicles recovered following extended investigation, officials say more recoveries to come]( Three people have been arrested in Fountain following an extended motor vehicle theft investigation Tuesday that cleared 17 Motor Vehicle Theft cases in Colorado Springs, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department. [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