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Local housing officials urge updating zoning codes to boost walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods in areas like the Old North End, aiming to support young families and active seniors who drive less and value nearby shops.

Proposed changes would expand housing options and promote local economic growth + community engagement.

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A vacant pool building in Portal Park is set to become a canvas for a mural honoring local mining and indigenous history — a project led by the Papeton Neighborhood Organization, artist Joe Ziegler and nonprofit Shutter Strum.

Neighbors have begun gathering funding and support for the initiative.

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Local churches in the Springs made the Outreach 100 list as Trace Church, Grace Church of Arvada, and Mission Hills Church showed rapid growth.

Trace Church added 541 people and now averages 1,911 attendees, ranking 22nd fastest growing among national congregations.

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Grammy Award-winning Christian pop duo For King & Country will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday at Ford Amphitheater along 95 Spectrum Loop in support of their new album, 'The Most Beautiful Colours,' with tickets ranging from $30 to $350.

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Revelers gathered at the Western Museum of Mining and Industry over the past weekend for Colorado Springs Oktoberfest, enjoying beer + brats and festive German traditions.

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For King and Country, the Grammy Award-winning Christian pop duo, will perform Saturday at 7 p.m. at Ford Amphitheater in support of their new album The Most Beautiful Colours (tickets range from $30 to $350).

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The Lewis-Palmer District 38 board reviewed preliminary performance data today showing most schools nearly reached distinction, though one charter dropped its rating.

The board also approved a vendor agreement with a homeschool enrichment provider in Palmer Lake & will address a public complaint appeal within 15 days.

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A CDOT study shows wildlife collisions on I-25 dropped 91% after safety improvements — including five underpasses, 14 miles of fencing, and the Greenland Wildlife Overpass — were implemented.

Cameras now capture animal activity as researchers plan genetic tests to track long-term connectivity benefits.

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The Southern Colorado Kidney Walk drew nearly 1,000 local residents Sunday morning at Memorial Park to raise funds and awareness for kidney disease.

Organizers said the event raised over $100,000.

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Air Force beat Nevada in double overtime on Saturday as reserves and travel squad players made key stops to secure a 36-33 win.

Muhammad Alcine (a travel squad call-up) and teammates added unexpected plays that proved the team’s depth was crucial late in the game.

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Firefighters responded to a grass fire near Mark Dabling Boulevard - just south of Garden of the Gods road by I-25 on Sunday evening and used water to control the flames while officials promised further updates as more details become available.

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