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What's up Colorado Springs! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What new power line projects mean for Colorado Springs' electric reliability
  • Thinking about adopting? Meet Monshew at the Colorado Springs shelter.
  • Two Colorado Springs officers injured in separate Sunday assaults

Also on today's calendar: 10th Annual Colorado Short Circuit Film Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 88, low: 58.
  • Wednesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 85 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Colorado Springs Utilities Provides Update on Transmission Projects (publicpower.org) — Colorado Springs Utilities is moving ahead with major transmission line projects linking key substations from Kelker to the former Martin Drake site and across the city's southeast side. These $93 million upgrades, funded through 2024–2029 base rates, aim to harden the grid, improve reliability, and reduce wildfire and severe-weather risks for local customers.
   

2. Meet Monshew! The HSPPR Pet of the week (krdo.com) — Colorado Springs animal lovers can meet Monshew, a playful 2-year-old pit bull mix available for adoption at the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region on Abbot Lane. With a $200 adoption fee covering vaccinations, microchip, neutering, and a vet exam voucher, he's ready for an active family willing to continue his training and enjoy his goofy energy.
   

3. Officers assaulted in separate incidents on Sunday: Colorado Springs police (gazette.com) — Colorado Springs residents should know that two police officers suffered minor injuries Sunday in separate assaults, one near Space Center Drive and another on West Garden of the Gods Road. Suspects in each case were arrested and face multiple assault charges, while the officers remained on duty after being treated.
   

4. Colorado Springs UFC fighter Elijah 'Swift' Smith prepares for return to Octagon (kktv.com) — A Colorado Springs-born UFC bantamweight, Elijah "Swift" Smith, is returning from hand surgery for a key Nov. 7 fight while proudly representing southeast Colorado Springs and Sierra High School. He's balancing new fatherhood, contract pressure, and rehab, all while mentoring local wrestlers and hoping to one day compete in front of a hometown crowd in Colorado.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • REUNITED WITH OWNER!
    Please blast this and help me find this guys family. Found close to Dickens Dr and Elizabeth 80916. I currently have him in my back yard and plan on… (Nextdoor Astrozon/Eldon)
  • Look out squirrels, the reindeer games are coming!
    The two little fawns that spent many days in their "nursery" under my deck earlier this summer are mostly out exploring the world now. But this… (Nextdoor Harvest Ridge)
  • Front Range Staffing posted a job opening for Mechanical Assembler in Colorado Springs. Apply here.
  • KBR, Inc. posted a job opening for Contractor Special/Program Security Officer in Colorado Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Colorado Springs here.

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: It saw the ocean's bottom! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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