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Getting AroundA nationwide ground stop left Colorado Springs Airport travelers waiting FridayIf you're flying out of Colorado Springs Airport soon, check with your airline first. The FAA grounded all flights nationwide Friday afternoon over communications problems at regional air traffic control centers, and the stop lifted after roughly 3.5 hours. Airport spokesperson Aidan Ryan said airlines are the ones who can help travelers.Today’s editionRead DevelopmentPlanning Commission denies the appeal of the Project Primestone chip-testing campusIf you live on the southeast side, Project Primestone just cleared another hurdle. The Planning Commission voted 6-2 to deny an appeal of the city's Sept. 21 approval for the chip-testing campus near Harrison High School. Five residents filed the appeal.Friday’s editionRead HousingWendy's Village, 40 tiny homes for Harrison teachers, holds its groundbreaking in southeast Colorado SpringsIf you're an entry-level Harrison School District 2 teacher who meets an income cap, a new housing option is on the way. The district and We Fortify held a ceremonial groundbreaking Thursday for Wendy's Village, a tiny home community at Mountain Vista Community School.Friday’s editionRead CommunityMt. Carmel Veterans Service Center marks 10 years of helping Colorado Springs veteransIf you know a veteran who could use a hand, Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center puts a lot of help under one roof. KOAA reports the nonprofit, which has operated in Colorado Springs since 2016, serves veterans, active-duty service members and military families with counseling, employment help, and food and financial support.Thursday’s editionRead 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.Thursday’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

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  • TrailsThe Enlightenment Trail opened Thursday at Austin Bluffs Open Space as a hiking-only route to the top of Pulpit Rock.

    The Enlightenment Trail opened Thursday at Austin Bluffs Open Space as a hiking-only route to the top of Pulpit Rock. FOX21 reports it's 0.3 mile long, and the project also added two miles to the Spine Trail. The open space now has 88 designated parking spaces.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: The Gazette, FOX21 News Colorado

  • Bill helpEnergy Outreach Colorado's utility bill assistance is paused until the end of the year after the nonprofit ran out of funding for the quarter in one month.

    Energy Outreach Colorado's utility bill assistance is paused until the end of the year after the nonprofit ran out of funding for the quarter in one month. Income-qualified customers can get help once a program year, and October is when that resets.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KKTV

  • Peyton taxIn the Friday tally, the Peyton Fire Protection District property tax increase passed with 1,129 "yes" votes, 21 more than the "no" votes.

    In the Friday tally, the Peyton Fire Protection District property tax increase passed with 1,129 "yes" votes, 21 more than the "no" votes. That margin is too large for an automatic recount under state rules.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Gazette

  • PlayoffsPalmer Ridge, Class 3A's No. 1 seed, beat Pueblo South 49-14 and will take on Conifer, while Pueblo West edged Lutheran 38-35 in 4A.

    Palmer Ridge, Class 3A's No. 1 seed, beat Pueblo South 49-14 and will take on Conifer, while Pueblo West edged Lutheran 38-35 in 4A. Pueblo East also advanced, and Pueblo West will play the winner of Montrose and Air Academy.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KOAA News5

  • Air ForceThe Falcons' men's basketball game at Pacific, set for 1 p.m.

    The Falcons' men's basketball game at Pacific, set for 1 p.m. Saturday, was postponed with the team stuck in Denver. The women's game at Navy at 11 a.m. Saturday remains scheduled, while Saturday's football game was in limbo Friday evening.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Gazette

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  1. FOX21 News Colorado53 minutes ago

    Colorado Springs prepares for possible snow late this week

    Showers and high-elevation snow have arrived in El Paso County, though a warming trend is expected to reach the sixties by Tuesday before potentially impacting snowfall late next week.

  2. KRDO1 hour ago

    Showers winding down on Saturday evening followed by a cold night with areas of patchy dense fog

    Tonight we will see cloudy skies with a few passing showers. Most of the shower activity should wind down early to mid evening, followed with areas of patchy dense fog. Visibility could be down to a quarter of a mile in some areas, so give yourself some extra drive time if you are travelling tonight.

  3. Colorado Preps3 hours ago

    Gagliano’s diving header lifts Jefferson Academy to first 3A boys soccer state title

    COLORADO SPRINGS — With a full-out dive, Matteo Gagliano finally put Jefferson Academy over the top. Gagliano’s header on a cross

  4. Colorado Preps5 hours ago

    Mountaineers ascend to first Class 2A boys soccer state title in inaugural CHSAA season

    St. John Paul the Great put together an historic run to win the Class 2A boys soccer state championship at Weidner Field.

  5. KOAA News56 hours ago

    Nationwide ground stop at the COS airport sparks an unexpected friendship

    A ground stop at the airport left travelers frustrated, disappointed and anxious — but for two strangers at the Colorado Springs Airport, the delays became the start of an unexpected friendship.

  6. KKTV6 hours ago

    Isolated rain and snow showers likely this afternoon

    Isolated rain and snow showers will be possible in the afternoon. Snow lines will drop to around 8,000 ft. Little accumulation is expected. Highs will be in the 40s and 50s.

  7. The Gazette6 hours ago

    Pikes Pick: Pre-Thanksgiving playtime for the little ones

    Miss Linda (Weise) and friends invite kids to a free pop-up playgroup with music Tuesday at Poor Richard’s, 320 N. Tejon St. Check in 9:15 a.m., start at 9:30. — Linda Navarro, The Gazette

  8. completecolorado6 hours ago

    What Colorado’s data center moratorium madness gets wrong

    What the moratorium movement accomplishes is telling capital to go somewhere else, and capital listens.

  9. Mile High Sports7 hours ago

    Air Force Falcons vs. San Jose State Spartans: Game preview and best bets for Week 11

    The Falcons' relentless rushing attack wears opponents down, especially at altitude.

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Daily Colorado Springsto me · Sat., Nov. 146:00 a.m.

Planning Commission denies Project Primestone appeal; a ground stop hit COS

Plus, a nationwide ground stop snarled COS flights and Thanksgiving parking drops to $6 a day.

The TLDR

  1. Planning Commission denies the Project Primestone appeal, 6-2
  2. FAA ground stop left COS travelers waiting Friday
  3. COS long-term parking is $6 a day Nov. 25 through Nov. 29
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