Daily editionSunday, September 6th, 2026
Good morning, Colorado Springs.
The Daily Colorado Springs Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of September.
Community
Labor Day Liftoff in Memorial Park featured over 70 balloon flights Saturday (marking 250 years for the US, 150 for Colorado, and 50 for the festival) and continues today and Monday with morning and evening sessions that draw local fans.
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The Humane Society’s Pawtoberfest is scheduled for Sept. 12 at Printers Hill across from Memorial Park, offering craft beer, food trucks and dog contests for pups and their humans.
Colorado Springs GazetteRead more
Health
Ashlee Shields + Joseph Marney launched the StoryTeller Project to let locals share personal mental health struggles in comfortable spaces and to break stigma; one participant will speak at the Suicide Awareness and Resiliency Symposium on Sept. 19 as they plan more in-person storytelling events.
Colorado Springs GazetteRead more
Sports
The Air Force Falcons opened their season with a 34-0 win over Duquesne at home on Saturday; the team rushed for 431 yards & forced two turnovers and will play North Dakota State at home on Sept. 14.
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