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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:

  • Which Colorado Springs streets are closed by today's water main break?
  • How CSPD says you can avoid buying stolen stuff online
  • When can you drive through Magic of Lights near Colorado Springs?

Also on today's calendar: This Weekend: Aspen & Oak | Furniture, Art & Custom Finishes and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunshine; near-record warmth, with a high of 82 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 81, low: 55.
  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Water flooding area of southeastern Colorado Springs, crews responding (koaa.com) — A water main break has flooded roads around Murray Boulevard and Airport Road in southeastern Colorado Springs, forcing the closure of Murray from Airport to Dewey while Utilities crews work on repairs. Nearby neighborhood streets are also covered with water, and planned hydrant replacement in the area has been postponed. Expect detours and avoid the intersection if possible.
   

2. How to protect yourself from buying stolen items (fox21news.com) — Colorado Springs police are warning online shoppers to be cautious after arresting two people accused of reselling stolen retail goods on popular marketplaces. Officers share practical tips like checking receipts, serial numbers, seller ratings, and keeping message records, and they recommend meeting in recorded police-station parking lots to stay safe and avoid unknowingly buying stolen items.
   

3. Magic of Lights returning to Pikes Peak International Raceway in November (krdo.com) — Holiday favorite Magic of Lights is returning near Colorado Springs at Pikes Peak International Raceway starting November 20, bringing a massive drive-through light show and holiday village. Organizers promise Colorado's longest light tunnel, themed displays like "Prehistoric Christmas," plus Santa photos, a towering Barbie figure, and a Monster Truck display. The show runs nightly through January 2, with tickets sold online by vehicle size.
   

4. Colorado Springs area home and garden events starting Oct. 10 (gazette.com) — If you're looking for garden inspiration in Colorado Springs, several events kick off today and continue through October, many at Phelan Gardens on Austin Bluffs Parkway. You'll find orchid repotting sessions, bonsai workshops, a fall porch pot class, and a Victory Garden Market with local vendors and a winter garden care talk. Most events require advance registration online.
   

5. CHSAA issues new statement clarifying role in Lutheran racism allegations, ongoing investigation (krdo.com) — From its Colorado Springs office, CHSAA is explaining how it's handling racism allegations involving Lutheran High School and schools like Sand Creek and Rampart. The association says schools investigate and report findings, while CHSAA reviews them against its bylaws to decide if rules were broken, emphasizing safe, respectful environments at every high school event.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello, my dog escaped our backyard around 1pm this evening around memorial park area.
    We are off Hancock. If anyone sees or finds her please let me know. I'm very worried. EDIT #2: she was brought to the humane society and is now home… (Nextdoor Memorial Park)
  • New Jay in Town: First of the season visit to our feeders by a Steller's Jay today.
    This striking and handsome bird prefers higher elevations and evergreen forests but word has spread and apparently came down the hill to check out… (Nextdoor Mountain Shadows)
  • Extended Stay America, Inc. posted a job opening for Housekeeper Part Time-101020 in Colorado Springs. Apply here.
  • Outback Steakhouse - Out West Restaurant Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Host/Server Assistant 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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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