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Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Westbound lanes of Austin Bluffs Parkway to close this weekend (koaa.com) — Westbound lanes of Austin Bluffs Parkway in Colorado Springs will be completely closed from Friday through Monday for underground utility work tied to the Central Bluffs Substation project. Drivers will be detoured via Meadowland, North Academy, and North Union boulevards, while eastbound traffic should move normally. Plan extra time and alternate routes if you rely on this busy corridor.
2. Parents and staff rally outside Colorado Springs School District 11 headquarters over misconduct allegations (koaa.com) — Parents and staff gathered outside Colorado Springs School District 11 headquarters demanding more transparency after a lawsuit alleged misconduct involving Superintendent Michael Gaal and Deputy Superintendent Brand Comfort. District leaders say an independent investigation found no substantiated wrongdoing, while community members insist taxpayers deserve clearer answers about how the situation was handled.
3. Community invited to send off Honor Flight 23 veterans (fox21news.com) — Colorado Springs residents are invited to cheer on local veterans as Honor Flight 23 departs from Colorado Springs Airport early Friday, Oct. 2, for a free two-day trip to Washington, D.C. Supporters can also welcome them home at the North Colorado Springs Readiness Center on Saturday, Oct. 3, during an evening celebration.
4. 7 places to view sunrises and sunsets in Colorado Springs (denvergazette.com) — If you love golden-hour views, Colorado Springs offers several standout spots, from Pulpit Rock and Palmer Park to Garden of the Gods' High Point Overlook. The guide also highlights Grandview Overlook, Blodgett Open Space, Mount Herman, and the Air Force Academy airfield overlook for memorable sunrise or sunset outings close to home.
5. First snow begins to accumulate on Pikes Peak summit (krdo.com) — Snow is already sticking on the summit of nearby Pikes Peak, with cameras showing accumulation around the railway and visitor center as temperatures hover near freezing. For Colorado Springs residents, it's a clear sign that colder weather is close, with typical first freezing temperatures expected around early October. It's a good time to start thinking about fall and winter preparations.
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