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Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Colorado Springs creek plan sparks community excitement and concerns (koaa.com) — Colorado Springs is weighing a 20‑year COS Creek Plan that could transform Monument and Fountain Creeks with new parks, trails, and cleaner water, while raising worries about homelessness and neighborhood impacts. Residents can still shape the project at open houses on October 12 and 26 or by submitting online comments, making this a key moment for Central Springs neighbors.
2. Colorado Springs police find ways to stay competitive when recruiting officers (kktv.com) — Colorado Springs residents are getting a closer look at how the local police department is trying to stay fully staffed, including dropping its college-credit requirement so more applicants with a high school diploma or GED can apply. Recruiters say they're seeing more candidates for upcoming academies, even as the department continues losing officers monthly, and they highlight the city's community feel and outdoor lifestyle as key draws.
3. Person suffering life-threatening injuries after allegedly being assaulted with walking stick, CSPD says (krdo.com) — A Colorado Springs neighbor is facing life-threatening injuries after police say a dispute over a loose dog escalated into an assault with the victim's own walking stick on Crimson Circle North. Colorado Springs Police report the victim had pepper sprayed the suspect before the attack, and officers later arrested Dax Pellegrino in connection with the incident.
4. Colorado Springs area cooking classes and events starting Oct. 7 (gazette.com) — Food lovers in Colorado Springs can choose from a packed calendar of local cooking classes and culinary events starting today, from kid-friendly cupcake sessions to advanced pastry and international cuisine workshops. Several fundraisers and community breakfasts at familiar venues like the DoubleTree and Broadmoor Hall also offer chances to eat well while supporting local nonprofits this month.
5. UCCS chancellor to retire, will step down in June 2027 (krdo.com) — Leadership at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs is set to change, with Chancellor Jennifer Sobanet planning to retire when her contract ends in June 2027. UCCS credits her with strengthening student success and community partnerships, and she says she'll focus her remaining time on continuing that work for local students and residents.
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