DOD to upgrade discharge statuses of those hurt by Don't Ask Don't Tell

PLUS | VIDEO: Deion Sanders' Lamborghini ticketed by CU parking, Elijah McClain already at risk of death before ketamine injection, physician says and more. [View in browser]( [Share with a friend]( Springs PM Update Good evening. Today is Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. Catch up on everything going on in Colorado in 5 minutes. [DOD to upgrade discharge statuses of those hurt by Don't Ask Don't Tell]( The Department of Defense announced this week it will start proactively upgrading the discharge statuses of some veterans kicked out of the military for their sexual orientation and denied benefits for serving — a good step that does not go far enough some advocates say. [Read More]( [VIDEO: Deion Sanders' Lamborghini ticketed by CU parking]( Deion Sanders received a parking ticket from Colorado University Parking Services, according to a post by BarstoolBuffs on Instagram on Sept. 22. [Read More]( [Elijah McClain already at risk of death before ketamine injection, physician says]( Before an Aurora paramedic injected Elijah McClain with a dose of the sedative ketamine, he was already at risk for permanent lung damage or death because of vomit he inhaled into his lungs during his struggle with police officers, said an expert who reviewed his medical records. [Read More]( [Year-round gardening: Garlic season is a happy time in Colorado]( Growing your own garlic (Allium sativum) is a great use of garden space over the winter. Garlic requires a chill period before forming new heads, and winter is the ideal chill time. Best planted between late September and mid-October and harvested early July, it is an easy crop to grow. Once harvested, it will last for months if properly dried and stored in a cool, dry environment. [Read More]( [El Paso County school staff claim 'gross negligence' by district after facing tax fraud allegations, missing refunds]( Multiple local teachers are turning to the state for help and confronting officials at a rural El Paso County school district for "gross negligence" after they and other staff members were allegedly "red-flagged" for tax fraud. [Read More]( [Broncos put plenty of emphasis on hydration in effort to get a rare win at Miami]( When Broncos players showed up Monday at the Centura Health Training Center, they were briefed on hydration techniques. The Broncos will play Sunday at Miami, with the temperature projected to be 86 degrees with 74% humidity. And the Dolphins make sure at Hard Rock Stadium that the bench for visitors is on the sunny side of the field. [Read More]( [Ivywild neighborhood revitalized, vibrant and thriving | Cronin and Loevy]( Ivywild is often described as one of Colorado Springs’ oldest working-class neighborhoods. Its most significant geographic feature is Cheyenne Creek, which mainly runs east to west along Cheyenne Road. Cottonwood trees sprang up along both sides of the creek, creating shady building lots for both private homes and apartment buildings. [Read More]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [YouTube]( Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up [here.]( Engage in the conversation in [today's eEdition]( Interested in podcasts? Check out ours [here]( Already subscribed? [Log in.]( Manage your email preferences or unsubscribe [here.]( 30 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 100 Colorado Springs, CO 80903