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  • CS Daily 7-16


    - Hi, I'm Isabella Janney with the Colorado Springs Daily and today is July 16th, 2020. Our first segment today, we'll talk about Gov Polis' executive order mandating masks. Our second story today is about 99 cent tutoring. And, our last story of the day is about the annual "Off The Street" fundraiser.

    - Our first story today is about Gov. Polis's executive order mandating masks. Polis says the mandate takes effect at midnight tonight and applies to everyone over the age of 10. Masks will be required in all indoor public spaces and owners or managers of a public indoor space must post signs at entrances instructing individuals of their legal obligation. There are some exceptions for those who cannot wear a mask medically, or are hearing impaired or disabled where an essential part of communication is to see the mouth are exempt from this order. More exemptions outlined in the order are individuals exercising alone or with their social group and a face covering would interfere, those seated at a food service establishment and those receiving a personal service that requires the temporary removal of the face covering. Polis said the state has a choice between more mask-wearing or hurting the economy, meaning shutting down businesses again as the state did at the beginning of the pandemic. Polis mentioned earlier this week that a mask mandate would be difficult to enforce, but he said that data shows wearing masks helps against COVID-19. He reiterated that wearing a mask is not the only step that needs to be taken and that Coloradans need to continue practicing social distancing as well as washing hands regularly. The executive order also states it does not prevent counties or municipalities from issuing more protective standards. Polis described the state of COVID-19 cases in Colorado as "alarming" and that wearing a mask "is not a political statement."
    - [https://www.koaa.com/news/covering-colorado/gov-jared-polis-issues-statewide-mask-mandate](https://www.koaa.com/news/covering-colorado/gov-jared-polis-issues-statewide-mask-mandate)
    - Our second story today is about two college students who recently graduated from the Discovery Canyon Campus are now back home and want to help those students rebound by offering tutoring sessions for 99 cents. Kaleb Neal and Arjun Kudinoor co-founded Tutors For Change, a grassroots effort by the two college students. Neal and Kudinoor are building a team of volunteer tutors who are donating their time through 99 cent online tutoring sessions to help students across southern Colorado to overcome the challenges they've faced during coronavirus closures. Neal says, "It was 99 cents an hour and if we're being frank, we don't care about the 99 cents. We will do it for free." Tutoring students in subjects ranging from math to science to English, the goal is to give families and students access to tutoring sessions who might not have been able to afford it otherwise. Kudinoor says, "I want to be a professor when I grow up. I love to teach, so it's really an obligation and duty for me to teach others." Tutors For Change hopes to add both students and volunteer tutors to help students overcome uncertainty and take back control of their educational journey. If you would like to join this effort to bring affordable tutoring to students across southern Colorado or if you would like to sign your student up for one of these sessions please visit the [www.tutorsforchange.org](http://www.tutorsforchange.org).
    - [https://www.koaa.com/rebound/local-students-offering-tutoring-sessions-for-99-cents](https://www.koaa.com/rebound/local-students-offering-tutoring-sessions-for-99-cents)
    - Our last story today is about The Place Youth Homeless Shelter hosting its annual "Off the Street" fundraiser to raise money for homeless youth in Colorado Springs. Over 300 young people are homeless in this community, according to organizors, and many of them live on the street. Over the past five years, almost a thousand pe

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  • CS Daily 7-15


    - Hi, I'm Isabella Janney with the Colorado Springs Daily and today is July 13th, 2020. Our first segment today, we'll talk about an investigation happening in Colorado Springs after a suspect died in custody. Our second story today is about a mandatory mask ordinance in Manitou Springs. And, our last story of the day is about which zip codes in Colorado Springs have the highest number of COVID cases.

    - Our first story today is about an investigation happening after a suspect died during a struggle with Colorado Springs police officers. The CSPD has released body-cam footage of the incident that happened on Tuesday in addition to the 911 call. Officers were called to a gated community near the Broadmoor neighborhood around 10 a.m. on May 24th after there were reports of a disturbance. Investigators say that the police officers tried to detain the armed suspect, who put up a struggle. The suspect was identified as Chad Burnett. At least one officer tased the suspect, who reportedly had a knife, and Burnett went limp. Police say officers started CPR and called for medical backup, but the suspect died on scene. The District Attorney’s Office still has to make a final determination on if use of force by officers was justified.
    [https://www.kktv.com/2020/07/15/colorado-springs-police-release-body-camera-footage-after-suspect-dies-following-a-struggle-with-officers/](https://www.kktv.com/2020/07/15/colorado-springs-police-release-body-camera-footage-after-suspect-dies-following-a-struggle-with-officers/)
    - Our second story today takes us to Manitou, where just a day after the Colorado Springs City Council took no action on a possible mask-wearing ordinance, the Manitou Springs City Council ssaid that a mandatory mask ordinance is on the way for their town. There has been an increase of COVID-19 cases in the state and a request from the council to put a mask requirement vote on a future agenda. Tuesday, all but one of the councilmembers decided to move forward with drafting an emergency resolution to mandate masks immediately. This resolution could be written by Thursday. Mayor John Graham says once finalized, the resolution won't need a formal vote and will go into effect immediately. City staff members presented the council with an overview of how other communities are addressing mask concerns, and how a mask requirement would be enforced.
    [https://krdo.com/news/2020/07/14/manitou-springs-city-council-drafting-emergency-resolution-mandating-masks/](https://krdo.com/news/2020/07/14/manitou-springs-city-council-drafting-emergency-resolution-mandating-masks/)
    - Our third story today is about which zip codes in El Paso County have the most COVID-19 cases. There are 11 zip codes reporting more than 100 cases of COVID-19 or having a high rate of cases per 1,000 people. The zipcode with the highest number of COVID-19 cases is 80909 near Palmer Park and Circle, with 288 cases and 7.36 per 1,000 residents. In second is 80910 near Fountain and Chelton, with 226 cases in the area. The El Paso County Health Department says communities with higher numbers are expected, but don't always give a full picture of the virus because of differences in population. Other communities may not have had many cases, but based on their population have a high rate of infection like in the 80927 area, South of Woodmen and East of Powers. Only 22 cases have been reported in the area, but there are 5.66 cases per 1,000 people. The health department started collecting this continuous location data when the pandemic first began. A new tool should be coming soon that allows the pubic to pinpoint specific dates that correlate with zip codes giving them a better idea of when cases in their area are reported.
    [https://krdo.com/health/coronavirus/2020/07/09/el-paso-county-data-shows-which-zip-codes-have-the-most-covid-19-cases/?minutetv=true](https://krdo.com/health/coronavirus/2020/07/09/el-paso-county-data-shows-which-zip-codes-have-the-most-covid-19-cases/

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  • CS Daily 7-13


    - Hi, I'm Isabella Janney with the Colorado Springs Daily and today is July 13th, 2020. Our first segment today, we'll talk about an increased interest in books on racism at PPLD. Our second story today is about a free SAT and PSAT tests next year. And, our last story of the day is about a new moose coming to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.

    - Our first story today takes us to the Pikes Peak Library District, where so many people have shown an interest in books on racism that the library had to order more copies. As of Monday afternoon, there were more than 200 holds for “White Fragility,” a book released in 2018 that addresses racism. Data from the library shows that PPLD has ordered 47 more print copies of “White Fragility”, 43 more e-books and 14 more audio books since May 29th. Before, the library only had 6 print copies, 6 e-books and 11 audio books. The library has also ordered more copies of “How to Be an Antiracist” and “The New Jim Crow.” The e-book for “White Fragility” has been checked out 456 times, and the audiobook has been checked out 370 times since June 4. People have checked out the e-book version of “How to Be an Antiracist” 224 times and the audiobook 227 times since the beginning of June. John Spears, PPLD’s chief librarian and CEO, says, “We’re here to meet the needs of the community, and when you have the community express such an interest in the topic like this, especially one that the library has actually taken a stand on, we want to make sure that we meet that need.”
    - [https://www.kktv.com/2020/07/13/pikes-peak-library-district-sees-more-demand-for-books-on-racism/](https://www.kktv.com/2020/07/13/pikes-peak-library-district-sees-more-demand-for-books-on-racism/)
    - Our second story is about Colorado school districts that will have the opportunity this fall to offer their juniors and seniors the SAT and PSAT at no cost to the student. The Colorado Department of Education will pay for the assessments that will be administered during the school day on specific dates in September and October. The optional assessments will provide interested students with an opportunity to take the SAT or PSAT in place of the spring 2020 SAT and PSAT school-day exams that were not administered due to the suspension of in-school learning last spring because of the COVID-19. Replacement administrations are not being offered for the canceled CMAS or PSAT9 exams. Colorado Education Commissioner Katy Anthes says, “I’m pleased we will be able to offer the SAT to our seniors and the PSAT to our juniors -- at no cost to them -- to provide another opportunity for students to demonstrate their skills and knowledge to postsecondary institutions, as well as scholarship providers." In addition, students may elect to take the SAT on one of three available Saturday administration dates at state expense if they attend a public school that has not chosen to participate in a school day administration. Results will be used for individual student and local school or district purposes only and will not be used for state reporting or accountability in 2021.
    - [https://www.kktv.com/2020/07/13/sat-and-psat-tests-will-be-free-this-fall-though-the-colorado-department-of-education/](https://www.kktv.com/2020/07/13/sat-and-psat-tests-will-be-free-this-fall-though-the-colorado-department-of-education/)
    - Our last story today is about a new addition to the animals at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo: an 8-week-old moose that was orphaned in Alaska. The calf was orphaned at about six days old, when his mother was killed in a human-wildlife conflict outside of Anchorage, Alaska. He has since been in the care of the Alaska Zoo. The calf’s arrival comes only two months after the zoo lost its beloved 12-year-old Canada moose, Tahoma. The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is one of only eight accredited institutions in the U.S. to house moose. A spokesperson for the zoo said, "We’re trying to be as prepared as possible. We have spoken with his keepers in Alaska and gotten gr

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  • CS Daily 7-10


    - Hi, I'm Isabella Janney with the Colorado Springs Daily and today is July 10th, 2020. Our first segment today, we'll talk about the Manitou Incline closure. Our second story today is about a bear attack that happened near Aspen. And, our last story of the day is about a comet streaking past Earth.

    - Today's first segment brings us to Manitou, where the Manitou Incline has been closed for months. There are signs throughout Manitou Springs alerting people of the closure and he most popular Incline group on Facebook has dozens of posts talking about the closure. But despite all of that, some hikers are ignoring the closure and then calling for help from El Paso County Search and Rescue. Temperatures near Manitou Springs have topped 90 degrees this week, and there are no water sources near the top of the incline. The popular trail, which ascends nearly 3,000 stairs up Mount Manitou, is temporarily closed due to a combination of safety precautions for COVID-19 and a dispute over parking management between Manitou and Colorado Springs. No estimate has been given on a timeframe to reopen the trail, but the two cities are working on a reservation system to use it.
    - [https://krdo.com/news/top-stories/2020/07/10/hikers-disobey-manitou-incline-closure-call-for-rescue/](https://krdo.com/news/top-stories/2020/07/10/hikers-disobey-manitou-incline-closure-call-for-rescue/)
    - Our second story today is about a bear attack that happened inside a home near aspen on Friday morning. Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers said a man heard noises in his home around 1:30 a.m. and found a bear. The bear swiped at him, resulting in severe head and neck lacerations. The homeowner was taken to the hospital and had to undergo surgery for non-life-threatening injuries. A search using tracking hounds is underway for the bear. CPW said when it is found, the bear will be euthanized due to the nature of the incident. The bear matches the description of one that has been frequenting the neighborhood for several days and it may also be the same bear that has been reported in the area over the past couple of years. This is the first bear attack in Aspen this year. In 2019, wildlife officers responded to three bear attacks on people in the Aspen area.
    - [https://www.fox21news.com/news/state/bear-attacks-man-inside-aspen-home/](https://www.fox21news.com/news/state/bear-attacks-man-inside-aspen-home/)
    - Our third story today is about a newly discovered comet that is streaking past Earth. Comet Neowise is the brightest comet visible from the Northern Hemisphere in a quarter-century. It swept within Mercury’s orbit a week ago andits close proximity to the sun caused dust and gas to burn off its surface and create an even bigger debris tail. Now the comet is headed towards Earth, with closest approach in two weeks. Scientists say the comet is about 3 miles across. The comet will be visible across the Northern Hemisphere until mid-August, when it heads back toward the outer solar system. While it's visible with the naked eye in dark skies with little or no light pollution, binoculars are needed to see the long tail, according to NASA. It will be about 7,000 years before the comet returns and it is the brightest comet since the mid-1990s for stargazers in the Northern Hemisphere.
    - [https://www.kktv.com/2020/07/10/comet-streaking-past-earth-providing-spectacular-show/](https://www.kktv.com/2020/07/10/comet-streaking-past-earth-providing-spectacular-show/)
    - Thank you so much for listening today. I'm Isabella Janney with the Colorado Springs Daily.

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  • CS Daily 7-9


    - Hi, I'm Isabella Janney with the Colorado Springs Daily and today is July 9th, 2020. Our first segment today, we'll talk about a fire just outside of Canon City. Our second story today is about a vaccine trial happening here. And, our last story of the day is about PPP loans here in Colorado Springs.

    - Our first story today takes us to outside of Canon City where a wildfire started on Wednesday afternoon. The fire was reported around 3:40 p.m. on Bureau of Land Management land in the Grand Canyon Hills area 4 miles southwest of Canon City. I has been named the YMCA Fire for its location on YMCA Mountain. The fire has moved southeast overnight but remained entirely on Bureau of Land Management land south of the Arkansas River and is not threatening any structures yet. Firefighting crews are attacking this blaze from both the ground and in the air, with two helicopters and two single-engine air tankers joinging ground crews today. The fire was 120 acres at last estimate on Wednesday night. Officials believe it has grown but have not gotten an accurate estimate as of noon today. Highs today were in the upper 90s and the region remains in a heatwave that will see an extended period of 90 and even 100-degree weather. Fire danger will become increasingly high every day.
    - [https://www.kktv.com/2020/07/08/air-support-called-for-small-fire-burning-west-of-canon-city/](https://www.kktv.com/2020/07/08/air-support-called-for-small-fire-burning-west-of-canon-city/)
    - For our second story today, we're talking about a COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial that's beginning in Colorado Springs. UCHealth and CU School of Medicine will take part in this trial and will enroll 1,000 patients, and the Lynn Institute will enroll about 200. The trial will focus on people who are most at-risk for contracting COVID-19, whether through their occupation or pre-existing health conditions. This vaccine doesn't have the virus in it. Patients will instead journal their symptoms and do check-ups with researchers. Part of this study is to monitor the number of people who develop COVID-19 during the process to prove this vaccine is going to help them.
    - [https://krdo.com/health/coronavirus/2020/07/09/covid-19-vaccine-clinical-trials-to-begin-in-colorado-springs/](https://krdo.com/health/coronavirus/2020/07/09/covid-19-vaccine-clinical-trials-to-begin-in-colorado-springs/)
    - And our last story today is about the Paycheck Protection Program loans, or PPP loans. More than 13,000 businesses and nonprofits throughout Colorado received more than $150,000 in PPP loans from the federal government. This program was made to help employers retain employees after the COVID-19 pandemic. 1,114 businesses in Colorado Springs received funding, but many have said that they would still have to let go of some employees. The Colorado Department of Education released how much each school district received from a Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) through the CARES Act and the data shows that charter schools received more funding from the PPP per school than their public counterparts, highlighting the ever present disparities in education funding here in Colorado and the U.S. as a whole.
    - [https://www.fox21news.com/health/coronavirus/cares-act-funding-allocations-released-publically/](https://www.fox21news.com/health/coronavirus/cares-act-funding-allocations-released-publically/)
    - Thank you so much for listening today. I'm Isabella Janney with the Colorado Springs Daily.

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  • CS Daily 7-7


    - Hi, I'm Isabella Janney with the Colorado Springs Daily and today is July 7th, 2020. Our first segment today, we'll talk about budget cuts and how they're affecting El Paso County schools. Our second story today is about the line of hundreds of cars at the drive-thru COVID testing here in Colorado Springs after the holiday weekend. And, our last story of the day is about the Pikes Peak Summit house construction and potential opening.

    - [Our](https://www.kktv.com/content/news/El-Paso-County-school-districts-feel-the-pain-as-pandemic-shrinks-state-funding-571651811.html) first story today is about the State budget cuts, resulting in $621.4 million in cuts to public schools here in Colorado. The budget cuts aren't as bad as some officials originally thought they might be, but they are still presenting a challenge to schools, who were aready underfunded. Because the COVID-19 outbreak shut down businesses and restricted people from normal activity for months, Colorado has a $3.3 billion revenue deficit, which led to lwamakers postponing their finalization of the 2020-21 budget. School districts here in Colorado were warned in April that funding cuts as steep as 15% could happen. However, lawmakers used multiple one-time federal funds to help make these budget cuts as small as possible, leaving districts with about 5% less, on average, in appropriations from the general fund. Pikes Peak region school districts have been using trying to cut their expenses by laying employees off, furloughing other employees, enacting pay freezes and program cuts and dipping into reserve funds to balance out the rest of the deficit.
    - [Our](https://krdo.com/news/local-news/2020/07/06/hundreds-wait-in-line-for-covid-19-testing-in-colorado-springs-following-holiday-weekend/) second segment today takes us to the drive-thru COVID-19 testing site at UCHealth where hundreds of cars were lined up, waiting for tests, following the July 4th holiday weekend. 365 cars in total went through the testing tent on Monday. Bill Plauth, the chief medical officer for Penrose-St. Francis, says hospitalizations are also going up. El Paso County reported 120 new coronavirus cases today. Before the holiday weekend on June 27th, Colorado reported its lowest coronavirus hospitalizations since March on with 126 hospitalizations due to COVID-19 that day. On Sunday, July 5, the state reported 171 COVID-19 hospitalizations.
    - [Our](https://www.kktv.com/content/news/Pikes-Peak-construction-halfway-done-571658821.html) last story today takes us to the Summit House on Pikes Peak. It is now halfway complete, and expected to be opened next spring. Construction on this project started two summers ago, and it is currently still on track to open in the spring despite the coronavirus pandemic. The extensive project at 14,000 feet up will have views all throughout Colorado, and on clear days, viewers can even see Denver.
    - Thank you so much for listening today. I'm Isabella Janney with the Colorado Springs Daily.

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  • CS Daily 7-6


    - Hi, I'm Isabella Janney with the Colorado Springs Daily and today is July 6th, 2020. Our first segment today, we'll talk about the protests in Pueblo as tensions rise over the statue of Christopher Columbus. Our second story today is about the 3 officers who have been fired following Elijah McClain's killing. And, our last story of the day is about the reopening of Flying W. Ranch, 8 years after it was destroyed by the Waldo Canyon Fire.

    - Our first segment today takes us down to Pueblo. This is the third weekend in a row that protestors have stood near Rawlings Library in Pueblo, where a statue of Christopher Columbus stands, demanding its removal. But, there are also counterprotestors, arguing in favor of keeping the statue where it is. Tensions escalated on Sunday, and two arrests were made – one protestor and one counterprotestor – after they crossed yellow tape surounding the statue. Pueblo Police say they were at the rally to mediate after there werereports of counterprotesters usin pepper spray against the protesters. Statues honoring Columbus have been the site of many protests recently; protestors in Denver tore one down late last month. A group called [For The People - Pueblo](https://www.facebook.com/ftppueblo/) has vowed to protest every week until the statue is removed; they say the statue honors a historical figure who was responsible for the genocide of indigenous American people. Colorado -- the first state to celebrate Columbus Day -- abolished the holiday earlier this year, exchanging it for Frances Xavier Cabrini Day to honor an Italian-American nun who started several charitable organizations in Colorado.
    - [https://krdo.com/news/2020/07/05/pueblo-police-arrest-at-least-two-during-sunday-protest-against-columbus-statue/](https://krdo.com/news/2020/07/05/pueblo-police-arrest-at-least-two-during-sunday-protest-against-columbus-statue/)
    - Our second story today takes us to Aurora where three officers were fired and one resigned before he could be officially terminated in connection with Elijah McClain's killing in 2019. The interim police chief Vanessa Wilson announced that their termination was tied to photos on October 20, 2019 at the site of a memorial for McClain. Elijah McClain was a 23-year-old who was stopped by officers while walking home from a convenience store. He was not armed and did not stop when officers told him to. The officers used a chokehold on him and paramedics injected him with a sedative. McClain died several days after the encounter. McClain’s death has generated renewed attention after the death of George Floyd stirred worldwide protests over racial injustice. Wilson said the allegations of officers taking a photo, posing in a chokehold, aren't criminal but are a "crime against humanity and decency."
    - [https://www.kktv.com/content/news/BREAKING-3-officers-fired-in-Colorado-1-resigned-over-photo-at-the-site-of-Elijah-McClain-incident-571619871.html](https://www.kktv.com/content/news/BREAKING-3-officers-fired-in-Colorado-1-resigned-over-photo-at-the-site-of-Elijah-McClain-incident-571619871.html)
    - And our last story today is a happy one. Flying W. Ranch is set to reopen eight years after it was destroyed by the Waldo Canyon Fire. It was orginally set to reopen at the end of May, but COVID has pushed the date back to the new set date of July 10th. Only two buildings remained standing after the fire all those years ago, so there was a lot to rebuild of this iconic destination in Southern Colorado. And, the new Ranch will have some new attractions, including donkeys, oxen and rug weaving. You can check out their website to buy tickets.
    - [https://krdo.com/news/local-news/2020/07/03/eight-years-after-devastating-fire-flying-w-ranch-set-to-reopen-next-weekend/](https://krdo.com/news/local-news/2020/07/03/eight-years-after-devastating-fire-flying-w-ranch-set-to-reopen-next-weekend/)
    - Thank you so much for listening today. I'm Isabella Janney with the Colorado Springs D

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  • CS Daily 7-3


    * Hi, I'm Isabella Janney with the Colorado Springs Daily and today is July 3rd, 2020. Tomorrow is the 4th of July and celebrations should be looking a little different this year. Our first segment today, we'll discuss the spike in COVID cases here in El Paso County and how to stay safe this Independence Day. Our second story focuses on slightly more localized COVID outbreak: this one affecting the Air Force Academy. And, our last story of the day is about the new nominee to be superintendent of the Air Force Academy.

    * And to kick off our first story, according to the Colorado Department of Health and Environment, El Paso County has seen a spike in COVID-19 cases compared to the month of June. On July 1st, there were 57 new reported coronavirus cases in El Paso County county.The highest number of cases reported in June was on the 25th with 45 cases. Governor Jared Polis is urging Coloradans to wear masks, follow social distancing requirements and wash their hands frequently this holiday weekend. Polis says, “This Independence Day is a time to celebrate our freedom that so many fought to gain, but with freedom comes responsibility, so please exercise personal responsibility, use common sense, and err on the side of caution."
    * Being outside is ideal for lowering the risk of transmission, but everyone is urged to check fire bans if they plan to be outdoors in addition to checking COVID related rules wherever they are planning to go. Remember to keep gatherings small, keep your distance from others, wash your hands frequently and wear a mask. I hope everyone has a safe and fun weekend!
    * https://www.csindy.com/TheWire/archives/2020/07/02/covid-19-roundup-for-july-2-polis-urges-coloradans-to-have-a-safe-4th-of-july
    * https://krdo.com/news/2020/07/02/state-data-shows-spike-in-el-paso-county-covid-19-cases-going-into-the-holiday-weekend/
    * And now, for our second story of today, let's talk about the COVID-19 outbreak happening at the Air Force Academy. The AFA is having an outbreak of COVID-19 among new cadets, specifically among abouut 100 cadets in the freshman class, who reported to Academy grounds on June 25th. Academy spokesperson Mike Kucharek says the actual number is "far lower," though he wouldn't disclose how many have tested positive and a spokesperson for the Academy wanted to make it clear that social media posts were exaggerated. The infected cadets are reportedly being quarantined with their roommates at the Academy while the administration decides whether to keep them there or send them home. Academic classes don't start until early August, so it's hard to say how the situation may evolve until then. Kucharek also said, "Cadets are critical accession resources for the Air Force. As such, we have an obligation to train and educate the next Air and Space forces leaders."
    * https://www.kktv.com/content/news/COVID-19-outbreak--571611601.html
    * https://www.csindy.com/TheWire/archives/2020/07/02/air-force-academy-sees-covid-outbreak-among-incoming-cadets
    * Our last story today also concerns the Air Force Academy, but with some more positive news! President Trump has nominated a new superintendent for the U.S. Air Force Academy. His name is Lt. Gen. Richard M. Clark and he's the first African American that has been nominated to lead the Air Force Academy. Lt. Gen. Clark will become the next superintendent if he's confirmed by the Senate. Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria, the current superintendent, says, “I have no doubt that Lt. Gen. Clark will be an extraordinary leader for the Academy. He has a long history with USAFA and an exceptional leadership record.”
    * https://krdo.com/news/2020/07/02/president-trump-nominates-new-superintendent-for-air-force-academy/
    * Thank you so much for listening today. I'm Isabella Janney with the Colorado Springs Daily.

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