Aggression at fiery Colorado Springs-area school board meetings prompts safety concerns

Have 5 minutes? Catch up on today's stories in Colorado Springs [View In Browser]( [Share with Friends]( Springs Midday Update [NEWS]( [SPORTS]( [LIFE]( [A&E]( Curated by Emily Bejarano. This is a 5 minute read. [Aggression at fiery Colorado Springs-area school board meetings prompts safety concerns]( Student board representative Abigail Troup was shaking. The bitter atmosphere at an April 13 School District 49 board meeting went from bad to worse during public comment, the Pikes Peak Early College senior said. Community members lobbed personal attacks at each other and at school leaders. One woman was escorted out of the building for cursing at a parent. [>> READ MORE]( [Other Trending Stories Here]( LOCAL NEWS 7 Mexican restaurants around Colorado Springs to check out this Cinco de Mayo [READ MORE]( Mudslide blocks access to iconic trail in Colorado [READ MORE]( Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic finishes second in Most Valuable Player voting — not that he cares [READ MORE]( [Authentic Cuban restaurant in Denver draws a crowd | Dining review]( Not far from our state capital, the lively ambiance, colorful setting and authentic cuisine reflect the restaurant’s pedigree — in addition to the name. Consider the expansive list of Cuban rums, the steady beat of salsa music and the vibrant food, and there’s no mistaking what makes this a popular Denver dining spot. Reservations are not accepted, so arrive early or expect a wait. [Read More]( [NEWS]( [SPORTS]( [LIFE]( [A&E]( [facebook]( [twitter]( [Instagram]( [Become a member of our E-Edition to get access to your local news straight to your phone, tablet, or desktop!]( [Subscribe]( The Gazette, 30 E Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA [Gazette.com]( To sign up for more of our newsletters or opt out of this one [Manage Email Preferences](