Good morning, Colorado Springs.

Amani, the 26-year-old giraffe at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, died Wednesday after a quick decline from age-related issues; she was euthanized.

The zoo is now monitoring 48-year-old Kimba (its geriatric elephant) for changes in her health.

Colorado Springs GazetteRead more ↗

Pikes Peak Mamas and Sierra Elizondo Photography LLC are hosting Fall Minis today at Elk Meadows Trailhead in Mueller State Park for 15-minute sessions costing $55, with available spots between 4 and 7 p.m. Families can capture fall memories among golden aspen trees and mountain views.

Colorado Springs GazetteRead more ↗

USAA launched its USAA One service—an integrated banking and insurance model—at the financial center on 1855 Telstar Drive, easing onboarding for veterans and service members near the Air Force Academy after an announcement on Friday, Oct. 9.

Colorado Springs GazetteRead more ↗

Former English teacher Lynne Bartole repurposes used books into handcrafted art at her business, Deja Vu Decor, and will showcase her work at Front Range Maker's Market — held at Lewis-Palmer High School in Monument from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for $5 admission.

KOAA News5Read more ↗

On Thursday, Venetucci Farm celebrated 90 years by hosting a field trip where kindergarteners learned about planting and growing vegetables and took home pumpkins (provided by a Pueblo farm) to connect with the region's agricultural heritage.

KOAA News5Read more ↗

Starting Monday, Oct. 12, traffic on South 8th Street between Lower Gold Camp Road and Costilla Street will shift east for water main replacement and drainage upgrades.

New paved lanes will open between Motor City Drive and Abbot Lane, and crews will also work Saturdays for about four weeks.

City of Colorado SpringsRead more ↗

Petty Officer 1st Class Jackson Dyer of Monument and Petty Officer 2nd Class Russell Lewellen from Colorado Springs serve with the Navy’s first unmanned patrol squadron at Naval Air Station Jacksonville & operate the MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft system as part of an effort to boost robotics warfare.

Colorado Springs GazetteRead more ↗

Fort Carson activated its new 4th Multi-Domain Task Force on Thursday, Oct. 8.

The unit now includes about 900 soldiers and will grow to 2,100 as it integrates HIMARS, drones and advanced systems under Maj.-Gen.-Bernard Harrington and Col.-Hugh Jones.

Colorado Springs GazetteRead more ↗

Senior running back Ethan Mangrum led Sand Creek to a 48-20 win over Cheyenne Mountain on Friday night, tying his season best with four touchdowns to bring his total to 20; his performance spoiled Cheyenne Mountain’s homecoming.

Colorado Springs GazetteRead more ↗

Air Academy forfeited its Friday game against Lutheran after coaches opted out amid reports of racist comments by Lutheran supporters during recent matches, and officials cited a shortage of staff + concerns about the incidents.

KVORRead more ↗

Air Force travels to the Chicago area to face Northern Illinois at Huskie Stadium today at 5:30 p.m., with TV coverage on CBS Sports Network + local radio on KVOR AM 740.

Sophomore Evan Medders is expected to take on a larger role following Liam Szarka’s season-ending injury.

Colorado Springs GazetteRead more ↗

Crews responded on Friday to an apparent water main break at Murray Boulevard and Airport Road in southeastern Colorado Springs, where water covered the road and affected a nearby neighborhood, and Colorado Springs Utilities closed Murray Boulevard from Airport Road to Dewey Road (work had been postponed).

KOAA News5Read more ↗

Crews are addressing an apparent water main break at Murray and Airport as water covers the road and a nearby neighborhood while Colorado Springs Utilities closed Murray Boulevard from Airport to Dewey Road and postponed planned hydrant replacement.

11 NewsRead more ↗