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Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center marks 10 years of helping Colorado Springs veterans

If you know a veteran who could use a hand, Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center puts a lot of help under one roof.

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Mt. Carmel's pantry and quilts by the numbers

5 days
a week the on-site pantry is open, no appointment
About 30
people use the on-site pantry each week, on average
12
local veterans being honored with Quilts of Valor

Sources: KOAA News5, FOX21 News Colorado

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Public SafetyColorado Springs firefighters fought several small fires along the railroad tracks near Fillmore StreetIf you were near Mark Dabling Boulevard and West Fillmore Street on Wednesday afternoon, that was the Colorado Springs Fire Department at work. CSFD said it was battling several small fires along the railroad tracks there.Today’s editionRead City HallCity Council passes the 2027 Colorado Springs budget 8-1 on first readingThe Colorado Springs City Council approved the 2027 city budget 8-1 on Tuesday. A second reading and vote is scheduled for Tue., Nov. 24.Wednesday’s editionRead Fort CarsonAbout 500 Fort Carson soldiers marched 25 miles to America the Beautiful ParkAbout 500 soldiers started the 25-mile march at 5 a.m. Tuesday and finished at America the Beautiful Park, each carrying a 35-pound pack. 1st Sgt. Mark Vergara was the first across the line.Wednesday’s editionRead CommunityA Colorado Springs couple is stepping in to keep Imagination Library books coming to local kidsIf you have a little one in El Paso or Teller County, the free monthly books aren't stopping. After Pikes Peak United Way ended its partnership with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, Geoff and Jessica Mulligan started the all-volunteer Pikes Peak Early Literacy Foundation to take it over.Tuesday’s editionRead Cheyenne Mountain ZooCheyenne Mountain Zoo says Emmett the grizzly's cancer has returnedCheyenne Mountain Zoo says the aggressive cancer has returned for Emmett, its 22-year-old grizzly bear. He had surgery in February to remove a cancerous lump at the base of his tail, and the pathology results at the time were excellent.Tuesday’s editionRead Veterans DayWanda Daniels, 103, was honored as grand marshal at downtown Colorado Springs' Veterans Day paradeIf you missed it, Saturday's 27th annual Veterans Day parade filled downtown Colorado Springs with American flags, held by children, veterans and families and flown from vehicles.Monday’s editionRead

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  • Project VineyardA plan for two 110,000-square-foot buildings in southern Colorado Springs to test data center equipment gets its first public hearing before the planning commission today, on an appeal of its administrative approval.

    A plan for two 110,000-square-foot buildings in southern Colorado Springs to test data center equipment gets its first public hearing before the planning commission today, on an appeal of its administrative approval. The company estimates the compound's electrical demand could reach up to 200 megawatts.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Colorado Public Radio

  • City budgetCity Council voted 8-1 Tuesday on the first of two votes on the 2027 budget, with added dollars for police and fire.

    City Council voted 8-1 Tuesday on the first of two votes on the 2027 budget, with added dollars for police and fire. The second and final vote comes in two weeks.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KVOR

  • Ice creamHandel's Ice Cream opens its first Colorado Springs shop today at 11 a.m.

    Handel's Ice Cream opens its first Colorado Springs shop today at 11 a.m. at 1220 Interquest Parkway. The first 100 guests in line win free ice cream for a year.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Gazette

  • Skate in the ParkThe downtown rink opens Friday, the same day as the Acacia Park Holiday Celebration and tree lighting.

    The downtown rink opens Friday, the same day as the Acacia Park Holiday Celebration and tree lighting. Parks Operations Administrator Andrew Rummel said roughly 40,000 people go downtown each season to skate.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Gazette

  • 5A soccer finalTop-seeded Legend and No. 6 Ralston Valley play for the Class 5A boys soccer title Saturday at 6 p.m.

    Top-seeded Legend and No. 6 Ralston Valley play for the Class 5A boys soccer title Saturday at 6 p.m. at Weidner Field. Legend beat Regis Jesuit 2-1, and Ralston Valley edged Denver North 1-0 in Tuesday's semifinals. A $15 ticket gets you into every match that day.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: Westminster Window, Sentinel Colorado, SeatGeek

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  1. KKTV54 minutes ago

    Sunny Thursday, changes into the weekend

    Sunny, highs in the 60s.

  2. KRDO1 hour ago

    Tracking a couple more nice days, weekend showers

    TODAY: We’re tracking another nice day ahead with highs in the 60s, sunny skies, and light winds. TOMORROW: We have one more nice day on tap before a weekend pattern change. Expect conditions to be similar to Thursday. EXTENDED: We’re tracking cooler temps in the 50s in most lower-lying areas this weekend. Showers begin across

  3. KKTV7 hours ago

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    MAYOR YEMI PINNING

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  5. The Gazette8 hours ago

    Air Force tops Colorado College, advances to MW women’s soccer final

    Air Force women’s soccer will play for a Mountain West championship on Saturday after defeating top-seeded Colorado College 2-1 in Wednesday’s tournament opener in Phoenix. The fourth-seeded Falcons built a two-goal advantage on goals from Ashley Yenawine and Lauren Steinlage to hold off their cross-town rival. The Tigers’ goal came from Parker native Ella Ashouri

  6. The Gazette8 hours ago

    Woodland Park School District discusses new safety, security plan

    Woodland Park District RE-2’s Board of Education discussed a resolution for a districtwide safety and security plan during its regular meeting Wednesday night. The resolution directs the district’s superintendent to develop and update “an integrated all-hazards security and safety plan that applies uniformly to every District public school … allowing for comprehensive coverage, mutual collaboration

  7. FOX21 News Colorado10 hours ago

    Push for stricter rules on Kratom products

    (COLORADO SPRINGS) — State health leaders and regional officials overseeing opioid settlement funds in El Paso and Teller counties are pressing Colorado lawmakers for stricter regulations on kratom products containing concentrated 7-hyrdoxymitragynine (7-OH). The chemical compound carries opioid-like effects and poses a high risk of addiction. The Pikes Peak Region 16 Opioid Abatement Council is

  8. The Gazette10 hours ago

    Former Jenkins student designed and oversaw new veterans memorial

    Jenkins Middle School literally rolled out the red carpet for veterans Wednesday, welcoming them to a roaring crowd as hundreds of students filled the gym, waving and shouting like it was a pop concert. “It was cool,” said retired Army Sgt. 1st Class Robert Raulston, who leaned into the enthusiasm, waving to the students, including

  9. Denver Gazette10 hours ago

    Palmer Ridge’s Pam Boyarko signs to Drexel, aims to be a brain surgeon

    Boyarko was one of four Palmer Ridge athletes to sign to compete collegiately during National Signing Day on Wednesday

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Daily Colorado Springsto me · Thurs., Nov. 126:00 a.m.

Mt. Carmel turns 10, and a data-center-style plant gets a hearing

Plus, Handel's opens today and Skate in the Park returns Friday.

The TLDR

  1. Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center marks 10 years of support
  2. Firefighters fought small fires along the railroad tracks near Fillmore
  3. Project Vineyard goes before the planning commission today
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