Man accused of tackling Rockies mascot 'Dinger' arrested

PLUS | Colorado Springs opposes proposed state land-use plan; Colorado 'yoga retreat' dubbed one of best in United States and more. Springs PM Update Good evening. Today is Friday, April 14, 2023. Catch up on everything going on in Colorado in 5 minutes. [Man accused of tackling Rockies mascot "Dinger" arrested]( Police said 45-year-old Kenneth Sonley was contacted by phone on Friday and opted to turn himself in. Sonley was cited on charges of assault and disturbing the peace. [Read More]( [[SPONSORED] Save kids’ lives – and be eligible to win a house – when you buy a ticket for the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway!]( Tickets for the 2023 Colorado Springs St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway are on sale now! Each ticket costs $100, with 11,500 available, to raise $1.15 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, a facility that is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. [Read More]( [Colorado Springs opposes proposed state land-use plan]( The Colorado Springs City Council last week formally opposed Gov. Jared Polis' wide-ranging proposed land-use bill they said would remove local authority over land use planning and zoning decisions. [Read More]( [Victim identified in fatal crash in east Colorado Springs as young girl]( Officials said police received a call regarding a vehicle-pedestrian crash at Michigan Avenue and Overton Street at around 7:15 p.m. Tuesday [Read More]( [Colorado 'yoga retreat' dubbed one of best in United States]( It's no secret that the practice of yoga is a popular activity among Colorado's active and outdoorsy population, making it no surprise that one of the best yoga retreats in the country is located in the Centennial State. [Read More]( [Upcoming meeting scheduled to discuss Martin Drake Power Plant demolition]( The Martin Drake Power Plant in downtown Colorado Springs must come down — but what will that process look like? Residents are invited to a public meeting next week that aims to answer that question. [Read More]( [2 caught with fentanyl after jumping from second-story window in Colorado Springs: Police]( Officials said officers were called to a hotel on the 8300 block of Razorback Road after receiving reports of two poeple trespassing. Google Maps shows a Motel 6 in the area, however, police have not confirmed. [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