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Ballots are due by 7 p.m. today as El Paso County turnout nears 40%

If you haven't voted yet, today's the day: ballots are due by 7 p.m. Turnout in El Paso County was about 38% of ballots accepted on Monday, with statewide turnout at 39%.

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El Paso County turnout was about 38% the day before Election Day

38%of ballots accepted in El Paso County on Monday

Source: The Gazette

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of ballots accepted in El Paso County on Monday38%
Clerk's low-end turnout prediction70%

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  • HospitalsCommonSpirit Health, which owns three hospitals in Colorado Springs, has finalized a 10-year plan for the region, according to market president Pete Powers.

    CommonSpirit Health, which owns three hospitals in Colorado Springs, has finalized a 10-year plan for the region, according to market president Pete Powers. Over the next five years, it will invest $125 million in upgrades, capital and infrastructure expansions and improvements in the local market.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Gazette

  • Base accessThe Air Force Academy reinstated its Trusted Traveler Program Monday, after suspending it in March.

    The Air Force Academy reinstated its Trusted Traveler Program Monday, after suspending it in March. Eligible sponsors can bring up to five people with Real IDs in the same car, and those guests must stay with their sponsor; Colorado driver's licenses count as Real IDs. The part of the Santa Fe Trail that runs through the Academy is open to the public again, and recreational visitors can request a 30-day general access pass for hiking, biking or fishing.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: The Gazette, KRDO

  • ParadeThe In Their Honor Veterans Day Parade is Sat., Nov.

    The In Their Honor Veterans Day Parade is Sat., Nov. 7, at 11 a.m. in downtown Colorado Springs, with Wanda Daniels, 103, as Grand Marshal. 250 women will dress as Rosie the Riveter, nearly 1,000 junior ROTC members from 10 local high schools will march, and the Air Force Academy Band will be on-site.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: FOX21 News Colorado

  • VolleyballSixteen Pikes Peak region schools made the girls volleyball regional brackets released Monday, including Lewis-Palmer, 16-7, 4A's No.

    Sixteen Pikes Peak region schools made the girls volleyball regional brackets released Monday, including Lewis-Palmer, 16-7, 4A's No. 1 seed, which hosts No. 24 Eagle Valley and No. 36 Skyline on Saturday. Competition begins Friday, and each region's winner advances to the state tournament starting Nov. 12 in Denver.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Gazette

  • FalconsWith Liam Szarka and Evan Medders injured, Air Force went to its third- and fourth-string quarterbacks, and senior fullback Kemper Hodges rushed for 200 yards and four touchdowns against UConn on Saturday.

    With Liam Szarka and Evan Medders injured, Air Force went to its third- and fourth-string quarterbacks, and senior fullback Kemper Hodges rushed for 200 yards and four touchdowns against UConn on Saturday.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KRDO

  • Opportunity ZonesThe state announced Monday that all 91 Colorado Opportunity Zones, including several in the Colorado Springs and Denver metro areas, have been approved for federal designation.

    The state announced Monday that all 91 Colorado Opportunity Zones, including several in the Colorado Springs and Denver metro areas, have been approved for federal designation. Investors can get tax benefits for long-term investments in real estate, infrastructure projects and operating businesses in the zones.

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Ballots are due by 7 p.m. today as El Paso County nears 40% turnout

Plus, a dry, sunny Election Day follows Monday's cold front.

The TLDR

  1. Ballots are due by 7 p.m. today; El Paso County turnout is near 40%
  2. Dry, sunny Election Day follows Monday's cold front, with a 35-degree start
  3. CommonSpirit plans $125 million in local hospital upgrades over five years
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