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1. Motorcyclist injured after crashing with another vehicle in Colorado Springs (koaa.com) — A motorcyclist was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after crashing into a turning vehicle at Babcock and Galley roads in Colorado Springs on Saturday evening. Police closed the intersection for investigation and say speed was a factor, though alcohol is not suspected. The Major Crash Team continues to examine what led up to the collision.
2. Community gathers to prevent violence at Prospect Lake (fox21news.com) — Southside Colorado Springs neighbors came together at Prospect Lake in Memorial Park to push back against recent violence and reclaim the park as a safe, family-friendly space. With food, music, and kids playing, residents, advocates, and a state senator emphasized community-led efforts to change the park's reputation and spread a culture of peace across other city parks and neighborhoods.
3. Colorado Springs churches make Outreach 100 lists (gazette.com) — Colorado Springs-based Outreach, Inc. has again placed several area congregations, including Trace Church and New Life Church, on its national lists of the largest and fastest-growing churches. The story highlights Trace Church's rapid growth, its upcoming move to a larger Union Boulevard campus, and Pastor Aaron Pennington's unconventional path from troubled youth to leading a nearly 2,000-member congregation.
4. Hispanic Heritage Month: From Pueblo dreamer to two-star general (fox21news.com) — A retired two-star Air Force general with Pueblo roots is being highlighted for Hispanic Heritage Month, including her recent recognition by the Colorado Springs Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's Profiles in Valor awards. Her story underscores the importance of representation for Latino service members and encourages young people to pursue service careers. The Chamber's next Profiles in Valor Awards Dinner is set for November 11, 2026 in Colorado Springs.
5. National Data Center Revolt Bus Tour arrives in Colorado Springs (fox21news.com) — A national bus tour opposing data center projects has stopped in Colorado Springs as residents continue debating Project Taurus, a proposed facility near Garden of the Gods Road. The conservative group Humans First is rallying concerns about water, power use, and local control, while City Council has postponed its final vote on the project until April, keeping its future uncertain for nearby neighborhoods.
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