Westside Cares marks 40 years of helping low-income, homeless residents in Colorado Springs

PLUS l Teller County remains in state of emergency after winter storm and more. [View in browser]( [Share with a friend]( Springs AM Update [News]( [Sports]( [Opinion]( [Life]( Good morning! It’s Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Take 5 minutes to catch up on what's happening in Colorado. [In today’s edition:]( - [Westside Cares marks 40 years of helping low-income, homeless residents in Colorado Springs]( - [Teller County remains in state of emergency after winter storm]( - [He's the Virginia coach with Nuggets, Air Force ties prior to NCAA Tournament matchup with Colorado State | Paul Klee]( [Westside Cares marks 40 years of helping low-income, homeless residents in Colorado Springs]( What began in 1984 as a small collective of churches that came together to help people displaced from the shuttering County Poor Farm has become a lifeline for low-income and homeless residents on the westside of Colorado Springs, where million-dollar homes occupy the same block as affordable housing. [Read More]( Did you miss these stories? [Burger Bracket Sweet 16: Vote now for your favorites in round 2 of this year's bracket]( [Lewis-Palmer school board discusses increasing staff pay for next school year]( [Colorado Springs man headed to trial over 8th explosive device-related charge]( More top stories: [Teller County remains in state of emergency after winter storm]( With record-breaking snowfall amounts and extended power outages across much of Teller County, county officials say enough major effects are still being felt from last week's winter storm to prompt a state of emergency. [Read More]( [He's the Virginia coach with Nuggets, Air Force ties prior to NCAA Tournament matchup with Colorado State | Paul Klee]( When No. 10 Colorado State dances with No. 10 Virginia on Tuesday in the First Four of the NCAA Tournament, one man on the Virginia sideline will revel in some Colorado flashbacks. [Read More]( [Lewis-Palmer school board discusses increasing staff pay for next school year]( During Dr. K.C. Somers’ final board of education meeting as Lewis Palmer School District 38’s superintendent, staff morale, culture and a successful strategic plan were touted as some of the district’s accomplishments under his leadership. Going forward, though, better wages throughout the district remains a goal. [Read More]( More Top Stories: The Colorado Springs [man accused of creating and detonating homemade explosive devices near downtown]( last year had an arson charge bound over for trial on Monday afternoon. [Steve Tensi](, a Broncos quarterback who threw the first touchdown pass in the team's NFL history, has died. He was 81. Explore the [rich history and rustic charm of Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado.]( From its hot springs and ski origins to its resistance to modern development, this small town offers a unique and authentic mountain experience. Before you go... [This morning's weather from American Furniture Warehouse:]( Sunny, with a high near 57. Mostly clear, with a low around 30 Tuesday night. [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