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5 things you need to know - November 18, 2019

Patrick Frazee and Kelsey Berreth
North Fork of the South Arkansas River above Maysville
Fatal crash at Marksheffel and Space Village Rd
Donald Trump
Posted at 5:55 AM, Nov 18, 2019
and last updated 2019-11-18 07:55:49-05

Good morning southern Colorado and here's what you need to know on your Monday morning.

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Former fellow inmate says Frazee asked him to kill Kenney, other witnesses

Closing arguments in the Patrick Frazee's murder trial will begin this morning as the prosecution wrapped up their call for witnesses and the defense did not call any witnesses Friday. One of the final witnesses called by the prosecution is a man who was being held in the Teller County Jail at the same time as Patrick Frazee.
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Colorado Springs Utilities replacing water main valves this week

Two lanes will be closed on Garden of the Gods Road as Colorado Springs Utilities works on a water main valve replacement project Monday. These lane closures will start today from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. and last through Saturday evening.
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Beautiful and dry today with wintry weather returning mid-week

Mostly sunny and mild across the region today. The winds will be light and temperatures will have no trouble soaring into the mid to upper 60s for the lower elevations.
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Three killed in multi-car wreck on Marksheffel

Three people have died following a multi-car crash northeast of Peterson Air Force Base Sunday. Colorado State Patrol troopers said that the driver of a Honda CRV was heading west on Space Village Avenue at around 3:15 p.m. when they ran the stop sign at MarkSheffel Road and crashed into an oncoming Ford F-150.
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Democrats invite Trump to testify in impeachment inquiry

Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi invited President Donald Trump to testify in front of investigators in the House impeachment inquiry. The comments come as the House Intelligence Committee prepares for a second week of public hearings as part of its inquiry, including with the man who is arguably the most important witness.