Good morning, Colorado Springs.

On Saturday, Sept. 19, thousands gathered at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs to honor 288 fallen firefighters whose names were added to the memorial; the service featured a bell that rang for every name (symbolizing their sacrifice) and united families and fire officials in a respectful tribute.

Beulah is working to rebuild after the Aspen Acres Fire and flash floods damaged homes and infrastructure, including a fatal event on Aug.

16, as federal disaster declarations and recovery funds aim to clear debris + start long-term flood-control projects.

Bristol Brewing Co. and Blue Star restaurant ended their nearly three-decade partnership on Monday, Sept.

15, splitting Ivywild School — Bristol now fully controls the venue while Blue Star remakes its own space; new offerings include The Restless Chef debuting by early 2027 and a breakfast program launching on Oct. 5.

Colorado Springs artist Katie Sermons paints local historic buildings as they change in color and light, working outside the Western Museum of Mining and Industry on Aug.

28. She captures fleeting scenes to preserve once-familiar landscapes for future curiosity (even as daily interruptions shape her work).

Multiple literary events, including book signings, discussions and workshops, will be held in local libraries, bookstores and community centers this week.

Events run from Tuesday at Deerfield Community Center to Saturday at Library 21c and include sessions for kids and adults — check online for details.

Innovate Pikes Peak’s initiative — connecting local students with future job opportunities — hosted over 150 students from nine school districts who toured InnovaFlex Foundry and Nunn Construction facilities on Wednesday and Thursday in southwest Colorado Springs.

The program aimed to expose them to in-demand careers in manufacturing and construction.

Phase 2 of a Fort Carson housing project began Tuesday as crews demolished 300 townhomes in Arapahoe Village; officials say the work will replace them with 240 energy-efficient homes, some available by 2029.

The overall project will finish by 2030.

Colorado Master Gardeners advise residents to plant fall bulbs that deer avoid by choosing daffodils, ornamental onions, fritillaria, crocus, scilla and hyacinth.

They recommend planting these bulbs in September and early October in sunny, well-drained soil with proper fertilizer and mulching before the first frost.

Oliver Horton won the Coronado Classic Invite at Monument Valley Park Saturday with a time of 15:02 after returning from a foot injury, marking his fourth straight win.

The Cougars placed second overall as several runners set personal records in the race.

The Switchbacks played New Mexico United to a scoreless draw Saturday night at Weidner Field.

The team (10-9-5) outshot their opponent 23-10 and earned 10 corner kicks while a near-goal in the 68th minute kept fans hopeful; they will travel to Detroit City FC next week.

Colorado Springs runner Joseph Gray won his sixth Pikes Peak Ascent title on Sept.

18, finishing 7 seconds ahead of runner-up Cam Smith — his victory proves the hard work he models for his two young children.

Air Force football lost 38-32 last week and will face Nevada next week in Reno, hoping to avoid a slow start like the 1-7 and 1-5 seasons of past years.

The Falcons have a history of close contests and plan to start strong.

Thomas MacLaren girls won the 2A/3A race at Monument Valley Park on Saturday, Sept.

19 — Lucy Alvarado, helped by her competitive sister Bess, led the team to four top-10 finishes, while Air Academy’s Chamorra Cooper won the big schools race with an 18:12 finish.

Olympian Anna Gibson won the women’s Pikes Peak Ascent on Saturday morning in 2:37:22 with three videographers recording her climb.

She will release a YouTube short film — following her busy season that featured ski mountaineering and a mountain bike race.