Good morning, Colorado Springs.

The International Association of Fire Fighters Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial observance took place Saturday, Sept.

19 at Memorial Park (honoring 288 fallen firefighters, including Rachael Maurer’s father who died in 2025).

Local archives have compiled the history of extinct towns in northern El Paso County, including Husted, Gwillimville, Edgerton, and Table Rock.

These settlements thrived in the 1800s and early 1900s through mining, railroads, and agriculture before fading with changing land use.

Rising diesel prices have increased fuel costs for silage harvest operations on the East Slope, pressuring dairy and cattle producers.

Diesel jumped to around $6.40 per gallon last week, forcing operators to spend up to $7,500 more per combine this season — an expense that may raise food costs.

Cheyenne Mountain District 12 will put an $80 million bond measure on the November ballot to rebuild Skyway Park Elementary & upgrade an athletic field plus systems at all schools; the Board of Education approved the plan after a recent facilities study.

Golden Gate Canyon State Park was named Colorado’s first Urban Night Sky Place by DarkSky International after updating 96 light fixtures + expanding stargazing education programs to reduce light pollution.

The park plans to host more stargazing events for local visitors.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo euthanized Mochi, a 27-year-old mountain tapir known for wearing enrichment boxes like a hat, on Sept.

15 after his health declined, and his legacy raised over $135,000 for wild tapir conservation.

Colorado Springs road crews are gearing up for winter by starting fall road repairs ahead of the season's first freeze later this week — work includes clearing drainage and applying salt on main routes.

Health officials and community leaders are hosting a statewide fall prevention summit today at the UCHealth Memorial Administrative Center in Colorado Springs, offering balance screenings, home safety tips and guidance to help reduce fall-related injuries among older adults.

As Halloween nears, pop-up bars across Colorado are launching spooky events with themed cocktails plus immersive décor.

Venues such as Allusion Speakeasy in Colorado Springs, along with popular spots in Denver and RiNo, are set to offer creative Halloween experiences throughout October.

Jet Wing Flats in southeast Colorado Springs will add 70 affordable apartments for families earning 30%-80% of AMI.

Construction began in January and the $23 million project, managed by Greccio Housing, is slated to finish by spring 2027.

Sand Creek football self-reported an ineligible player and will forfeit two wins, dropping the team to 1-3 as it prepares to face Lutheran on Thursday at 7 p.m.

At the 2026 Pikes Peak Marathon held on Sept.

20 in Manitou Springs, Darren Thomas won the open-division with a time of 3:57:00 and Chrissy Lofgren clinched the women’s race in 5:01:08.