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Saturday, September 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Jacob Cohen, who bought Peak Auto in early 2024, expanded the two-bay repair shop on W. Colorado and 18th into a new large space on Rand Ave to meet growing demand while it remains a 30-year fixture in the neighborhood. Cohen’s team delivers transparent service plus trusted auto repairs to local drivers. Pikes Peak Bulletin
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fountain City Councilmember Detra Duncan was charged with fraud for misusing over $37,000 in public assistance dating back to 2016, and she is set to appear in court on Oct. 28 as investigators allege she falsified documents to hide her official role and misrepresent family details. Colorado Springs Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ World-renowned Scottish sculptor Andy Scott unveiled Belle—a 5,000-pound steel sculpture of a Percheron horse—for Norwood Development Group's new Percheron community at East Woodmen Road and Banning Lewis Parkway. The 15-foot-tall piece honors local pioneer Ruth Banning and reflects the strength and grace of historic draft horses. Colorado Springs Gazette
DRINK NEWS
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Pikes Peak Library District announced its annual All Pikes Peak Reads themed around nature, selecting four titles including Mary Roach’s Fuzz for adults and books for teens and children; the titles are now available at all branches. The library will host free events through November—like an online author visit with Roach on Oct 11 and a reading flash mob on Sept 27 outside Kraemer Library. Colorado Springs Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo announced that it raised over $6 million through its Quarters for Conservation program to support animal care. The fundraiser lets visitors help by dropping a quarter token into a box—an effort that funds care for species like giraffes and orangutans. KOAA News5
- ➤ The Fountain Creek Nature Center in El Paso County was awarded the Sustainability in Action Award yesterday — it was recognized for its water-wise gardens, low-flow fixtures and zero-waste programs that teach eco-friendly habits. It will continue to offer hands-on workshops and camps that help visitors learn to conserve natural resources. El Paso County
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Parks and Wildlife said on Thursday that the O’Neil Group got a 20 year contract to run Lake Pueblo's North Shore Marina until 2045—and they plan to add 715 boat slips and a new store with food, laundry, fuel and pump out services. This deal will keep the busy park’s marina open after years of uncertainty. Colorado Public Radio
- ➤ Colorado Springs city officials announced cuts to address a $31 million budget shortfall for the 2026 cycle—measures include cutting 38 city jobs, five unpaid furlough days for most workers, and permanently closing Meadows Park Community Center on October 10 to save about $775K. Mayor Mobolade said users of the center should use Hillside, Deerfield Hills, or Westside Community Centers, and he will present the 2026 budget to the council on October 6. KOAA News5
- ➤ Today, Colorado Springs announced a plan to address a projected $31 million shortfall for 2026 that includes workforce cuts, furlough days, deferred projects, and the closure of Meadows Park Community Center on October 10 to save about $775,000 annually—efforts that aim to sustain essential services such as public safety and emergency response. City of Colorado Springs
- ➤ Councilman Dave Donelson of District 1 spoke on September 4th about his commitment to addressing key concerns in Colorado Springs. He said he is focused on fixing roads, tackling urban camping and crime, and reducing amphitheater noise—steps that council will soon vote on. KOAA News5
- ➤ The El Paso County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 to put two electronic billboards along Highway 24—one in Cascade and one near Red Rock Canyon Open Space—after facing strong opposition from Manitou Springs City Council members who cited safety and aesthetic concerns. County officials said the billboards feature automatic dimming and shutoff settings to support emergency alerts, while community members worry they will distract drivers and degrade local views. Pikes Peak Bulletin
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