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1. Colorado Springs Expansion to Front Range Commuter Train on the November Ballot (thecatalystnews.com) — Colorado Springs voters will help decide in November whether to approve Ballot Issue 7A, which would slightly raise sales tax to extend the planned Front Range commuter train south to the city and Pueblo. Supporters say the Colorado Connector could cut I-25 congestion, link local colleges to the Front Range, and bring train service to Colorado Springs by 2032.
2. Joyce Salazar recognized for nearly a decade of southeast side work (koaa.com) — Colorado Springs' southeast side is getting long-overdue recognition as community leader Joyce Salazar is honored by City Council for nearly a decade of work amplifying local voices. From transforming Panorama Park to improving Sand Creek Trail and advancing the Southeast Strong Community Plan, her efforts are reshaping opportunities for youth and families in your neighborhood.
3. Colorado Springs votes to dissolve Old Colorado City development authority (thebadger.news) — Colorado Springs City Council has voted to dissolve the Old Colorado City Downtown Development Authority effective October 1, after voters declined to approve a supporting mill levy. The move ends plans for that specific funding tool, though officials are now considering a business improvement district as an alternative way to support projects along Colorado Avenue.
4. Suspect sought for connection to two armed robberies in Colorado Springs (krdo.com) — Police in Colorado Springs are searching for 40s-to-50s-aged suspect Richard Kosut, wanted in connection with two recent armed robberies along Austin Bluffs Parkway and North Academy. Investigators say evidence found at a Hackamore Court residence links him to both incidents, and they're asking anyone with information that could help locate him to contact law enforcement immediately.
5. Colorado Springs firefighters deploy to Hawaii to assist with Tropical Storm Nolo (dailydispatch.com) — Colorado Springs residents should know that five local firefighters are deploying with Colorado's Urban Search and Rescue Task Force to help with Tropical Storm Nolo in Hawaii. The team is flying out from Denver after gear and medical checks, ready to support search and recovery efforts if the storm strengthens into a hurricane.
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