Colorado Springs man who fired shots into air in Broadmoor neighborhood avoids jail time with plea deal

PLUS | Colorado AG suing to block Kroger-Albertsons merger; Pueblo West hit by wave of vandalism and more. [View in browser]( [Share with a friend]( Springs PM Update Good evening! Today is Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. Catch up on everything going on in Colorado in 5 minutes. [Colorado Springs man who fired shots into air in Broadmoor neighborhood avoids jail time with plea deal]( A Colorado Springs man who shot in the air around numerous people with a rifle last year avoided jail time on numerous attempted murder charges after accepting a plea deal on Wednesday. [Read More]( [PHOTOS: Couples say "I Do" during Denver's annual Marriage Marathon]( Newlyweds in Denver joined together for their first kiss as a married couple while Denver clerk and recorder Paul López, dressed as Elvis Presley for the occasion, officiated on the steps of the Denver City and County Building during the 12th annual Marriage Marathon on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, in Denver, Colo. Photos by Timothy Hurst, the Denver Gazette. [Read More]( [3 nights of outdoor films coming to Colorado Springs]( An outdoor film festival celebrated around the world is stopping in Colorado Springs. Stargazers Theatre will once again welcome the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival for three nights, March 5-7. Local shop Mountain Chalet is hosting the nights of big adventure on the big screen, with ticket proceeds benefiting nonprofit Rocky Mountain Field Institute. [Read More]( [Colorado AG suing to block Kroger-Albertsons merger]( Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is suing to block the nearly $25 billion Kroger-Albertsons merger, the official announced Wednesday. In Colorado, Kroger operates 148 King Soopers and City Market stores, while Albertsons runs 105 Safeway and Albertsons stores. [Read More]( [Colorado Springs council reaffirms non-sanctuary status, residents rally against 'political theater']( The Colorado Springs City Council on Tuesday passed a symbolic resolution reaffirming it is not a sanctuary city for immigrants crossing U.S. borders after residents spoke for hours against the document, calling it "political theater." [Read More]( [Colorado Valentine's Day cards to send to that special someone]( Haven't asked that special someone to be your Valentine yet? Whether they're a dog person or enjoy bird-watching, these fun Valentine's Day cards from The Gazette, El Paso County and the Colorado Springs Police Department are the perfect way to ask "Will you be mine?" this holiday. [Read More]( [Pueblo West hit by wave of vandalism]( Vandals caused thousands of dollars worth of damage to mailboxes, homes and vehicles in the Pueblo West area over the weekend. The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that it continues to investigate the string of vandalism. [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