Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of September.
Good morning, Colorado Springs.
🏘️ Community
On Saturday at 10 a.m., Memorial Park will host the annual IAFF memorial for fallen firefighters, featuring a motorcycle Ride of Honor and a downtown bagpipe parade — honoring 288 names.
Volunteers will provide 3,800 hours of support transporting families and attendees.
🎭 Culture
Chef Brother Luck’s Four by Brother Luck is named a Michelin Recommended restaurant with its bar manager, Kyle McNerney, winning the Exceptional Cocktails award—showing his long-time push for the Michelin Guide in our local dining scene.
He credits the recognition to community support and a dedicated team.
Colorado Springs sees live music this week with Disco Revue performing a disco revival at Stargazers Theatre Friday at 7 p.m. (10 S.
Parkside Drive) and Cathartic Fall hosting an outdoor headphone concert at Memorial Park Friday at 6 p.m.
📰 Economy
Colorado Springs Utilities has proposed a decrease in electric rates that will lower the average residential bill by $1.54 a month starting Oct.
1 if approved at the city council meeting on Sept. 22. The savings stem from joining a regional power pool that has already saved $7 million since April.
🌲 Environment
Firefighters continue suppression efforts on the Aspen Acres fire today with unchanged 102,004 acres and 82% containment as crews repair dozer lines and temporarily close part of FS Road 360 in the affected area.
Moist conditions persist — forecast rainfall may increase flash flood risks near burn scars later this week.
🏛️ Government
Colorado Springs City Council will hold a special session to consider the second appeal of the Project Taurus data center redevelopment on the Westside.
The developer Raeden and local residents warn they will go to court if the council ruling does not satisfy them + tensions are high.
🏈 Sports
Today the Avalanche take to the ice amid a media day that focused on injury challenges and plans to boost youth.
Coach Bednar said he expects young goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood to earn the starting role as the team works to extend its Stanley Cup window.
When Avalanche training camp opens today, coach Jared Bednar said star defenseman Cale Makar will likely sit out due to a lower body issue noticed during summer workouts.
Bednar expects Makar to return later in camp.
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