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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.

The Daily Colorado Springs team · 1 min read · 3 sources

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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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From KKTV, The Gazette and 3 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service.

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  1. KKTV32 minutes ago

    Colorado Springs school district plans 40 affordable homes for teachers

    The district and local nonprofit We Fortify held a ceremonial groundbreaking Thursday for Wendy’s Village near Mountain Vista Community School in southeast Colorado Springs

    Also reported byThe Gazette

  2. KKTV1 hour ago

    Colorado Springs boxer Troy Nash brings professional fight home for Dec. 17 matchup

    Southeast Colorado Springs native and professional boxer Troy Nash is bringing his career home. On Dec. 17, Nash will fight professionally in his hometown for the first time, hoping to put Colorado Springs boxing on the map and inspire the next generation of local fighters.

  3. FOX21 News Colorado2 hours ago

    Skate in the Park opens Friday

    (COLORADO SPRINGS) — The 15th season of Skate in the Park at Acacia Park in Downtown Colorado Springs kicks off Friday, Nov. 13. The annual celebration brings locals and visitors together to welcome the holiday season in downtown Colorado Springs. Festivities begin with a performance by the Soli Deo Gloria Choir, followed by remarks from

    Also reported byKRDO

  4. FOX21 News Colorado2 hours ago

    New trail opens at Pulpit Rock in Austin Bluffs Open Space

    (COLORADO SPRINGS) — The City of Colorado Springs opened a new 0.3-mile hiking trail to the summit of Pulpit Rock in the Austin Bluffs Open Space on Thursday, Nov. 12. The route features 372 steps built into the natural terrain to assist hikers while protecting the area's fragile sandstone slopes. The trail project expanded access

  5. KKTV2 hours ago

    Energy Outreach Colorado out of funding until January, what utilities customers can do in meantime

    Utilities customers who rely on payment assistance from Energy Outreach Colorado will have to find a new way to get support until the end of the year.

  6. The Gazette2 hours ago

    State football playoffs: Seven area schools return to gridiron

    Postseason prep football action resumes Friday with seven area schools remaining in the state playoffs. In 2A, The Classical Academy has its quarterfinal matchup and the Titans seek a third consecutive semifinals berth while Colorado Springs Christian will also aim for a spot in 1A’s final four. For both 4A and 3A, Pikes Peak

  7. The Gazette2 hours ago

    No. 12 Colorado College goes on the road after uncharacteristic night

    The check engine light just came on for Colorado College hockey coach Kris Mayotte, and he’s hoping the fix is nothing serious. His No. 12 Tigers return to National Collegiate Hockey Conference play this week, traveling to No. 6 Western Michigan. Puck drop is 5 p.m. on Friday and 4 p.m. on Saturday. CC (7-2-1,

  8. The Gazette3 hours ago

    New aerobatic planes swoop into the Air Force Academy

    Four Formula 1 race cars of the skies arrived at the Air Force Academy Thursday morning. The brand-new T-19A planes are expected to form the foundation of the school’s first powered-flight aerobatics team, arriving in style, flying low over the academy with Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach in one of the cockpits. “If

  9. KOAA News53 hours ago

    A mild end of the week expected with a few changes this weekend

    Friday will be in the 50s and 60s with dry time continuing. Saturday brings in high country showers and snow with a few of those showers spilling into southern Colorado.

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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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