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Good morning Colorado Springs! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How the COS Creek Plan could reshape parks and creeks near you
  • Why CSPD just dropped its college-credit requirement for new recruits.
  • Colorado Springs neighbor dispute over loose dog ends in life-threatening assault

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!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Thursday: A stray afternoon t-shower, temps: high: 81, low: 53.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

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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    We hear a lot about the people who make big differences in the world, but I think there's something special about the people who make small… (Nextdoor Bridle Pass)
  • Anyone missing a dog?
    He's old, looks like a lab. Wandering around pilot Knob Avenue in Manitou Springs, going door-to-door. I'm not sure if he knows which house is his. (Nextdoor Old Farm Plus)
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Ok Colorado Springs! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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