Broncos' Justin Simmons, Pat Surtain, Marvin Mims named AFC starters for Pro Bowl Games

PLUS l Trump files appeal, asks U.S. Supreme Court to review Colorado ballot disqualification ruling, Dry January: 5 places to find mocktails in Colorado Springs and more. [View in browser]( [Share with a friend]( Springs AM Update [News]( [Sports]( [Opinion]( [Life]( Good morning! It’s Thursday, Jan. 04, 2024. Take 5 minutes to catch up on what's happening in Colorado. In today’s edition: - [Broncos' Justin Simmons, Pat Surtain, Marvin Mims named AFC starters for Pro Bowl Games]( - [Trump files appeal, asks U.S. Supreme Court to review Colorado ballot disqualification ruling]( - [Dry January: 5 places to find mocktails in Colorado Springs]( [Broncos' Justin Simmons, Pat Surtain, Marvin Mims named AFC starters for Pro Bowl Games]( The Broncos won’t be going to the postseason but at least have three players heading to the Pro Bowl Games. The NFL announced Wednesday that safety Justin Simmons, cornerback Pat Surtain II and rookie wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. will be AFC starters for the Feb. 4 event in Orlando, Fla. [Read More]( Did you miss these stories? [Woody Paige: Denver should pix Nix or Penix for fix]( [Dry January: 5 places to find mocktails in Colorado Springs]( [Reggie Jackson's routine stays consistent while numbers fluctuate for Denver Nuggets]( [Trump files appeal, asks U.S. Supreme Court to review Colorado ballot disqualification ruling]( Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a ruling that disqualified him from the Colorado ballot, setting up a high-stakes showdown over whether a constitutional provision prohibiting those who “engaged in insurrection” will end his presidential run. [Read More]( [Colorado Springs mother suspected of children's murder embroiled in contentious divorce]( A Colorado Springs mother suspected of murdering her two young children in December has been embroiled in a long and contentious divorce. Kimberlee Singler, 35, accused her former husband Kevin Wentz of abuse and intimidation in court filings. He denied all the allegations of domestic violence and abuse in a formal statement on Wednesday that also outlined the steps he took to take custody of the children right before their deaths. [Read More]( [Richard Marold, longtime magazine editor and historical re-enactor, has died]( As a former calligrapher, umpire, minister, hospital administrator, writer, editor and historian, Richard Marold led such a varied life that he drew comparisons to a beloved fictional character. “His daughter dubbed him ‘Forrest Gump,’” said Terry Fabian, Marold’s wife of 30 years. “He was at one of Martin Luther King’s speeches. He was at JFK’s inauguration. He had such a rich life.” [Read More]( More Top Stories: Valeri Nichushkin [is rolling for Colorado ahead of a one-game road trip]( Thursday at the Dallas Stars. A pair of goals Tuesday night raised his total scored this season to 19; tied for most on the team with Mikko Rantanen and MacKinnon. A residential cul-de-sac in northern Colorado Springs was closed to traffic Wednesday afternoon [after a gas line was hit](. While sparkling wine is the wine of choice for special occasions, bubbly can be enjoyed anytime. But you likely will want [a sparkler that doesn’t carry the price tag of Champagne](. Luckily, interesting, delicious and affordable sparkling wine is made about everywhere. Before you go... [This morning's weather from American Furniture Warehouse:]( Cloudy with snow showers developing during the afternoon. High 36F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 70%. Snow accumulations less than one inch. [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