Divide Man Ryan Girard Identified as Victim in Fatal Colorado Springs Motorcycle Crash

A man from Divide has been identified as the victim of a fatal motorcycle crash in Colorado Springs on November 12. Ryan Girard, aged 33, was traveling northbound on North Nevada Avenue when another vehicle turned left onto Mount View Lane, resulting in a collision. Initial investigations suggest that speed played a role in the accident.

Residents of Woodland Park can look forward to the Santa Run taking place from November 27 to 30, between the hours of 5 and 7 p.m. The Woodland Park Police Department will be accompanying Santa on his city tour this year, and residents are encouraged to listen for the sirens to know when Santa is approaching their neighborhood.

Cripple Creek KOA Holiday campground has received the prestigious Founder’s and President’s Awards from Kampgrounds of America. The awards were presented during the KOA International Convention held in Las Vegas on November 16. These accolades are given to campground owners and managers who demonstrate exceptional customer service and achieve high scores in the KOA Quality Review.

Colorado’s minimum wage is set to increase from £13.65 to an adjusted £14.42 per hour starting from January 1. The tipped minimum wage will also see an increase, rising to £11.40 per hour from the previous £10.63 in 2023. Additionally, the salary threshold for exempt employees is expected to rise to £1,057.69 per week (£55,000 per year) in 2024, marking an increase from £961.54 per week (£50,000 per year) in 2023.

Charis Bible College will be presenting a Christmas Musical titled “The Heart of Christmas” from December 8 to 10. The musical promises to take audiences on a magical journey through time, revealing the transformative power of a single gift.

If you have a passion for acting, Lightbulb Theatre Co. is holding auditions for their upcoming show, “Pride & Prejudice,” on December 16 at 1 p.m. The auditions will take place at the Parks & Recreation room located at 220 W. South Ave. For audition sides and the rehearsal schedule, interested individuals can email lightbulb@lightbulbtheatre.com.