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Pine Creek won 27-21 Friday at District 20 Stadium against Fountain-Fort Carson, keeping their 5A playoff hopes alive—Coach Trevor Hudson said the team will review footage before facing Regis Jesuit next week.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo reported that its 6-year-old moose Atka died early Tuesday morning after his hoof support came loose following treatment; the moose, an orphan from 2020, was among the zoo’s largest animals (a cherished local attraction).

On Friday, Colorado Springs Police honored officer BJ Comstock and his K-9 partner Roam at the 41st Medal of Valor Dinner at The Broadmoor.

Roam, retired in January, received the first Police Canine Medal of Courage amid a standing ovation; Nicole Magic was also honored before stepping down this year.

Dachshund sisters Lucy and Dolly will race today at 2 p.m. at the Western Museum of Mining & Industry during the annual Colorado Springs Oktoberfest Dachshund Dash.

The event features preliminary heats for various divisions and is part of a weekend festival with German food, music, and competitions.

On Sept. 10, the Police Foundation and Gold Hill Mesa unveiled the 2027 CSPD K9 Calendar at Gold Hill Mesa — part of the Art on the Mesa exhibition — in a free event.

The $15 calendar supports training, equipment, and key services for CSPD K9s.

CDPHE issued a health and safety advisory after contaminated regulated marijuana vaporizer delivery devices made by Staycon LLC were sold at 405 stores from March 27 to September 25.

Consumers are urged to check batch numbers & dispose of any affected products and seek medical care if symptoms occur.

Southern California-based Mendocino Farms will open its first Colorado Springs location tomorrow at The Promenade Shops at Briargate (1765 Briargate Parkway, Suite 807) to serve gourmet sandwiches, wraps, salads and seasonal soups.

A series of pet events and services launches today as a benefit concert for Elite Equine CO Rescue is scheduled for Oct-16 at Phil Long Music Hall, a fall fest with a costume contest runs Oct-18 at Under the Sun Dog Training and Daycare, and a Howl-o-Ween event will be held Oct-31 at Cerberus Brewing Co.