Good morning, Colorado Springs.

Tri-Lakes Cares in Monument has seen increased need during Hunger Action Month as higher food prices and a growing region drive more families to use its 40-year-old assistance programs.

The nonprofit is expanding its services to Interquest (and forging new partnerships) to meet the need.

Several Oktoberfest celebrations occur around Colorado Springs and the Front Range this week; Edelweiss Restaurant hosts a Thursday event (34 E.

Ramona Ave.) with live music, games, beer, and German food while Bristol Brewing Company offers family-friendly festivities on Saturday.

Bruno Mars will perform two nights on Saturday and Sunday at Falcon Stadium (4900 Stadium Blvd.) as part of The Romantic Tour, while The Fab Four present a Beatles tribute Thursday at Pikes Peak Center and the Colorado Springs Philharmonic kicks off its 100th season there on Saturday and Sunday.

Southern Colorado river rafting companies faced a summer of record heat, low water, and wildfires, forcing guides to change trip sites to keep outings safe and to call on residents to conserve water while they remain hopeful that a wetter winter will revive operations for the 2027 season.

Colorado Springs Switchbacks announced a $1 million upgrade to Weidner Field ahead of a UFL team’s home game on April 11 — the improvements will add new camera positions and a sky cam for national broadcasts to highlight the area’s scenic views.

A new pro football team in Colorado will unveil its team identity (name, colors, logos) on Oct.

25 at Weidner Field in Colorado Springs.

Sand Creek girls' volleyball overcame host Coronado in a five-set thriller Tuesday night.

The Scorpions improved to 7-4 with a strong comeback in the deciding set on the Cougars' home court.

The United Football League announced a new professional football team will start in 2027 at Weidner Field; its name, colors and logo will be unveiled on Oct.

25, with an inaugural game on April 11 at 3 p.m. on ABC.

Palmer Ridge softball defeated Lewis-Palmer 17-5 yesterday via run rule after a seven-run first inning and 17 runs on 19 hits.

Junior Kayleigh Garcia led the Bears with four RBIs and a home run to boost their season record to 13-5 ahead of regionals.

A new guidebook called A Climber’s Guide to Old Stage Road was released last weekend at Mountain Chalet and maps routes, including The Sanctum, while urging climbers to respect the area's past.

Pikes Peak Climber’s Alliance advises checking anchors (after reports of damaged bolts) before ascent along the mountain road.

This morning, the United Football League announced a new franchise for Colorado Springs that will play its home games at Weidner Field starting next spring (first game on April 11) and includes actor Dwayne Johnson among its investors.