NORAD set to track Santa's round-the-world sleigh ride for the 68th year

PLUS l Despite Patriots being 3-11 under Bill Belichick, Broncos insist it will take 'our best ball' to get a win, Colorado Springs nonprofit celebrates 100 years of giving and more. [View in browser]( [Share with a friend]( Springs AM Update [News]( [Sports]( [Opinion]( [Life]( Good morning. It’s Friday, Dec. 22, 2023. Take 5 minutes to catch up on what's happening in Colorado. In today’s edition: - [NORAD set to track Santa's round-the-world sleigh ride for the 68th year]( - [Despite Patriots being 3-11 under Bill Belichick, Broncos insist it will take 'our best ball' to get a win]( - [Colorado Springs nonprofit celebrates 100 years of giving this holiday season]( [NORAD set to track Santa's round-the-world sleigh ride for the 68th year]( For the 68th year, North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is ready to put its state-of-the art technological and human resources to work in tracking the most anticipated journey of the year — namely, Santa Claus’ sleigh ride to deliver toys and Christmas joy to children around the world. [Read More]( Did you miss these stories? [6 weekend things to do around Colorado Springs and beyond: St. Mike's Light Festival, Telluride Torch Parade, Christmas lights and more]( [Despite Patriots being 3-11 under Bill Belichick, Broncos insist it will take 'our best ball' to get a win]( [4 top snowboarders to ride at Crested Butte in Natural Selection Tour | Whiteout]( [Broncos safety Kareem Jackson would be 'disappointed' if not activated for first game back]( Jackson returned to practice Wednesday after being sidelined due to continued violations of player safety rules, but head coach Sean Payton said it is not certain he will be activated for Sunday night’s game against New England at Empower Field at Mile High. The Broncos have a roster exemption until Monday but would have to make a roster move before the game if they want to use Jackson against the Patriots. [Read More]( [Colorado Springs nonprofit celebrates 100 years of giving this holiday season]( Christmas Unlimited is celebrating its 100 years of providing presents for under the tree. “The one story that carries on, even going back as far as 100 years, is that we’ve (Christmas Unlimited) have never not given out toys, we have never failed in giving out toys to families during Christmas,” Executive Director Mike Tapia, said. [Read More]( [Colorado Springs Olympic museum adjusting business model to boost attendance]( The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum is planning a business model changeup to attract more repeat visitors locally and statewide. [Read More]( [[SPONSORED] Shen Yun returns to the Front Range with dragons, imperial love stories, and dancers like you've never seen before]( Shen Yun returns to the Front Range with stunning costuming, high-tech backdrops and an orchestra like never before! Get your tickets now for 2024 shows at the Cheyenne Civic Center (March 12-13), Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts (March 15-17), and Buell Theatre in Denver (March 29-April 3). [Read More]( More Top Stories: Air Force can determine the way its season is ultimately viewed when it caps its 2023 campaign in the [Armed Forces Bowl]( on Saturday. The menu at Chaang Thai includes all the usual items you’d expect at a [Southeast Asian restaurant](; however, besides the familiar dishes, there are several that allow for expansions of culinary horizons. Those who have come to appreciate the dry humor of Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic can now catch it center stage in his [newest commercial for Hotels.com](. Before you go... [This morning's weather from American Furniture Warehouse:]( Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 53F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. [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.]( Manage your email preferences or unsubscribe [here.]( 30 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 100 Colorado Springs, CO 80903