Over 1,000 Colorado criminal cases 'in question' after state DNA scientist accused of data manipulation

PLUS l Fort Carson works to improve housing maintenance after ranking last in residential satisfaction and more. [View in browser]( [Share with a friend]( Springs AM Update [News]( [Sports]( [Opinion]( [Life]( Good morning! It’s Saturday, March 9, 2024. Take 5 minutes to catch up on what's happening in Colorado. [In today’s edition:]( - [Over 1,000 Colorado criminal cases 'in question' after state DNA scientist accused of data manipulation]( - [Fort Carson works to improve housing maintenance after ranking last in residential satisfaction]( - [Broncos save $21 million of salary-cap room by restructuring contracts of Tim Patrick, Mike McGlinchey, releasing Chris Manhertz]( [Over 1,000 Colorado criminal cases 'in question' after state DNA scientist accused of data manipulation]( DNA findings in more than 1,000 criminal cases in Colorado are now “in question” due to data manipulation by former Colorado Bureau of Investigation DNA scientist Yvonne “Missy” Woods, state officials announced on Friday when they unveiled the findings of an internal investigative report into Woods’ work. [Read More]( Did you miss these stories? [Valeri Nichushkin timeline: Colorado Avalanche winger’s path back into the lineup]( [Fort Carson works to improve housing maintenance after ranking last in residential satisfaction]( [Pine Creek principal removed, numerous job openings listed]( More top stories: [Broncos save $21 million of salary-cap room by restructuring contracts of Tim Patrick, Mike McGlinchey, releasing Chris Manhertz]( Asked earlier this week about the Broncos’ money issues, NFL analyst and former Denver star guard Mark Schlereth said, “You can flip that cap number in a heartbeat.” That’s pretty much what the Broncos have done. [Read More]( [Peterson, Schriever space force bases working through challenges with child care, work space]( Peterson and Schriever space force bases are renovating and growing as the youngest military branch matures. The Space Force, now in its fourth year, is dedicated to global tasks, such as missile warning, the operation of GPS satellites and ensuring human space flight safety. With two-thirds of the Space Force's operational capabilities along the Front Range, it packs a huge economic punch. [Read More]( [Cause of downtown electrical fire released by Colorado Springs officials]( Six months following the underground downtown electrical fire that left hundreds without power and impacted dozens of businesses, city officials on Friday provided answers as to what caused the early morning incident on Sept. 11 — a nicked wire. Laying blame on the culprit, however, has proven elusive. [Read More]( More Top Stories: An unexpected suitor has entered the Russell Wilson sweepstakes. ESPN reported Friday that Wilson, the quarterback who soon will be released by the Broncos, [visited with the New York Giants in New Jersey]( in an "exploratory meeting." A Fountain city councilwoman is [running for an El Paso County Board of Commissioners seat]( as the sole Democrat in the race to represent the southeast portion of the community. The Colorado Springs Police Department [has identified the two additional suspects]( arrested in connection to the Feb. 11 death of 37-year-old Nathan Riley. Before you go... [This morning's weather from American Furniture Warehouse:]( Sunny skies. High around 50F. Winds SSE 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