Colorado Springs collected nearly $1 million in bag fees in 2023

PLUS | Suspect in Citadel mall shooting death arrested; Return to Nature co-owner to appear in court Thursday and more. [View in browser]( [Share with a friend]( Springs PM Update Good evening! Today is Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024. Catch up on everything going on in Colorado in 5 minutes. [Colorado Springs collected nearly $1 million in bag fees in 2023]( The streets and roadways in Colorado Springs will look even cleaner in 2024 thanks to all of those $0.10 fees shoppers paid last year at the grocery story. [Read More]( [Trail project in Colorado Springs aimed at new connections, possibilities for Trackchairs]( The city of Colorado Springs and El Paso County parks departments have collaborated on a project aimed at improving trail accessibility and connectivity at a beloved recreation hub. [Read More]( [Colorado senators focus on mental health, illegal firearms activities, tax incentives in first bills]( As the 2024 legislative session got underway on Wednesday afternoon, the Senate released its first 10 bills, signaling lawmakers' priorities for the new year. Bills on the Senate's list aim to tackle several of Colorado's lingering issues, from property taxes to guns to mental health. [Read More]( [Suspect in Citadel mall shooting death arrested]( Colorado Springs police have arrested the man accused of shooting and killing an 18-year-old following an altercation at The Citadel mall on Christmas Eve, according to a Thursday news release. [Read More]( [How to keep warm and safe in extreme cold weather in Colorado]( Temperatures are expected to dip below zero throughout Colorado this weekend into early next week, according to the National Weather Service in Boulder. It's important to know how to prepare for these extreme weather conditions, cut costs on utilities if possible and learn safety precautions in case of emergency. [Read More]( [Comedian Jeff Allen to headline Boot Barn Hall]( Comedian Jeff Allen is heading to Boot Barn Hall on Friday, marking a stop on his tour, “Are We There Yet?” Allen, who has appeared on Showtime, Comedy Central and VH1, will bring his stories of hardship and inspiration to the stage. The Chicago native started in comedy fresh out of college in 1978, after discovering a local comedy club. Since then, he was hooked, he said. [Read More]( [Return to Nature co-owner to appear in court Thursday]( A Return to Nature Funeral Home co-owner is expected to appear in court on Thursday, a week after her husband and fellow co-owner Jon Hallford had his bond reduced to $100,000. [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