Good morning, Colorado Springs.

Atka, a 6-year-old moose living at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, died Tuesday after complications from anesthesia used to repair a loose hoof support.

The zoo said he taught visitors about Colorado wildlife — a legacy that touched the local community.

Letters in the Gazette show that growth in Colorado Springs may bring more jobs and a new AI data center at Garden of the Gods — concerns over limited water supply also spark debate.

Other writers note the need for better childcare hours and more daily classroom read-aloud time.

StayCon, a manufacturer from Pueblo County, recalled 49 vape products after a third-party lab detected methylene chloride contamination.

The recall came after a delay in state testing protocols set to begin in July & left products on shelves for over 18 months.

Colorado Springs Oktoberfest kicks off today at 5 p.m. at the Western Museum of Mining & Industry and runs through Sunday.

The event features German beer, food and dancing with a traditional keg-tapping, free beer for guests 21+ and dachshund races.

Colorado voters will decide on a ballot measure that would restrict participation in school sports based on biology (with an exception if no female team exists); the measure impacts K through 12 and college athletics and will appear on the 2026 midterm election ballot.

Teresa Daniels, who lost her son to suicide in 2014, will lead the Southern Colorado Out of the Darkness Walk on Saturday, Oct.

3 at Memorial Park to raise mental health awareness; organizers want residents to share their struggles + access support.

A Southern Colorado woman saved her husband last summer when he turned blue and called 911, starting CPR to keep him breathing.

Her quick action and training show how knowing CPR can make a life-saving difference.

On Thursday, Sept. 24, the Classical Academy Titans stayed unbeaten with an 11 to 0 record after beating Vista Ridge 35 to 20 at home; quarterback Kelsey Peterson broke the 10,000 passing yard mark (receiving a banner midgame).

Palmer Terrors won their eighth match when they defeated Sand Creek in straight sets, 25 to 15, 25 to 21, and 25 to 22, on Thursday at home — senior players Ana Coria and Rebekkah Bachman led the effort as the team readies for the Metro League South season.

The Denver Broncos’ All In All Covered program supplies high school football players with custom Riddell Axiom helmets (218 helmets provided so far) to boost safety and ease costs in Colorado Springs.

The initiative at Air Academy High, now in its second year, lowers injury risks and boosts participation.