Good morning, Colorado Springs.

A universally accessible park is being built in downtown Monument by a partnership of the town, church, and Kiwanis Club.

Groundbreaking occurred on Aug. 10 and it will open early November on a .45 acre site donated by the church + additional funds are still needed.

Residents gathered outside Nikki Elliott's home in northeast Colorado Springs on Sunday, Aug.

16 for Blind Date with a Book, a weekly event where neighbors exchanged humorous stories while children played and attendees enjoyed specially wrapped books (tea bags and bookmarks) that sparked community connection.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo announced on Tuesday that it named its new endangered Amur leopard cub Sila (meaning 'strength' in Russian) after donors chose the name.

Born May 5, she is now exploring the outdoor yards with her mom, Anya.

District 49 school board unanimously approved a resolution to dissolve ER-BOCES after changes to Colorado’s School Finance Act (programs for fewer than 500 students will continue through the current school year).

A 250 lb black bear died in Colorado Springs after getting trapped in an unlocked vehicle for days, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

Officials urged residents to secure attractants like trash & pet food as bear reports nearly doubled this year.

Residents may see smoke, fire, and emergency vehicles near the airport's northwest side today as CSPD and CSFD run a full-scale emergency drill (from 9 a.m. to noon) to test response readiness with officials urging that 911 not be called.

Colorado Springs hospitals are using low-dose radiation to treat arthritis by offering 15-minute sessions twice a week for three weeks.

Patients like Mark Hopkins report lasting pain relief and improved quality of life (with minimal side effects), making it a promising local option for managing arthritis.

Claudian Kay, a 9-year-old Pit Bull mix known for her gentle and well-trained nature, is available for adoption at the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region.

Her $50 fee covers vet services (including microchipping and vaccinations) and will give her a loving permanent home.

An economist (UCCS Economic Forum director emeritus Joe Craig) says Colorado Springs renters benefit from high vacancy rates and increased incentives as local firms, like Doman Real Estate, now offer concessions on single-family homes, urging tenants to shop around for the best deal.

Liberty’s flag football team scored 31 to 0 against Sierra in its first-ever game Tuesday night at District 20 Stadium; Abby Stenerson led the win with three touchdowns + an interception.

Sierra, playing its debut game, could not match Liberty’s early scoring pace.

The Pikes Peak region girls volleyball season will open Thursday with top players like Landry Roberts (Cheyenne Mountain), Anaya Wright (Rampart) and Ashlyn Delaney (The Classical Academy) leading their teams.

Returning teams include Rampart, Pine Creek, Lewis-Palmer, The Classical Academy and Cheyenne Mountain.

After a come-from-behind win last weekend, the Switchbacks will travel to Phoenix Rising FC at 8 p.m. Wednesday; new arrivals Bryce Jamison and Jabari De Coteau join on loan from Colorado Rapids (boosting offense and defense) as coach McCann seeks more consistent goals.