Colorado Springs City Council censures Dave Donelson, but 'it won't work,' councilman says

PLUS l Fourth of July closures around Colorado Springs, Colorado Avalanche sign defenseman Erik Brannstrom to 1-year contract; and more. [View in browser]( [Share with a friend]( Springs AM Update [News]( [Sports]( [Opinion]( [Life]( Good morning! It’s Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Take 5 minutes to catch up on what's happening in Colorado. [In today’s edition:]( - [Colorado Springs City Council censures Dave Donelson, but 'it won't work,' councilman says]( - [Fourth of July closures around Colorado Springs]( - [Colorado Avalanche sign defenseman Erik Brannstrom to 1-year contract]( [Colorado Springs City Council censures Dave Donelson, but 'it won't work,' councilman says]( Amid applause, shouts and boos from the crowd during a tense and emotional special meeting, Colorado Springs Councilman Dave Donelson on Tuesday was censured and removed as a council representative on several other city and regional boards for "breach of decorum." [Read More]( Did you miss these stories? [Fourth of July closures around Colorado Springs]( [Colorado Springs Switchbacks' midseason rise a product of perseverance and personnel change]( [Curious dog sparks small fire in southeast Colorado Springs home]( More top stories: [Colorado Avalanche sign defenseman Erik Brannstrom to 1-year contract]( The Avalanche made another small splash in NHL free agency. Colorado signed defenseman Erik Brannstrom to a one-year contract, the team announced Tuesday. He recorded 20 points (three goals) last season for the Senators over 76 games. The 24-year-old Sweden native now gets a fresh start with the Avs. [Read More]( [Top concerts around Colorado Springs this July | Live music monthly]( Music fans can expect some big names and unique finds on July's concert lineup in Colorado Springs. [Read More]( [Interest picks up for guided hikes at rare lands near Colorado Springs]( Despite the heat that lays thick on the unshaded prairie and rock east of Colorado Springs, and despite the gate that keeps the 700-plus acres closed to the general public, people continue to seek Corral Bluffs Open Space. [Read More]( More Top Stories: For the third consecutive summer, Mountain Metropolitan Transit is offering [free fares for Colorado-Springs -area riders]( in an effort to encourage bus usage during the highest ozone emissions part of the year. Colorado will become the [fifth state to allow motorcyclists to filter lanes thanks to legislation that officials say will increase the safety of riders]( on the roadways. Colorado Springs' parks department has launched a program aimed at getting people with disabilities on trails previously out of reach. They can now [roam on a Trackchair](, perched atop tank-like conveyor wheels alongside friends, family and knowledgeable staff or volunteers. The city last fall announced acquiring two vehicles with funding through Colorado Parks and Wildlife's Outdoor Equality Grant program and the Colorado Springs Office of Accessibility. Before you go... [This morning's weather from American Furniture Warehouse:]( Sunshine and clouds mixed. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 86F. Winds SSE at 10 to 20 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