Good morning, Colorado Springs.

Colorado Springs Airport was ranked No. 8 in the 2026 USA Today 10BEST Reader’s Choice Awards, making it the only Colorado airport to receive such recognition.

The airport was honored for its friendly service & efficient travel experience.

UCCS will host a business forum where local leaders discuss strategies and trends in today’s market.

The event is set for later at the UCCS campus & promises fresh insights for community businesses.

Springs Scene presents a calendar of local arts events from Oct.

24 through March 13 at venues like Library 21c, Auric Gallery, Cottonwood Center and local museums. Several events require tickets or donations + offer diverse exhibitions and art walks for the community.

Data from Colorado Springs Airport released in late September shows enplanements dropped 3.9% in August, with 110,738 passengers boarding compared to 115,240 last year.

Airport officials said the decline is linked to rising airfares & reduced flight services amid nationwide travel trends.

School District 49 discussed a resolution for Amendment 87 and Proposition NN at its Oct.

8 meeting as debates over public education funding build ahead of the Nov. 3 ballot; Lewis-Palmer District 38 considered the proposals on Oct. 6, with some board members raising concerns (including equity issues).

Officials say the years-long renovation of Palmer High School, the city's oldest, is one step closer to completion, with visible campus improvements expected soon & plans to further enhance learning spaces underway.

An audit (released Monday) found that Colorado’s regulated marijuana market may sell unsafe products for months due to weak testing and inspections.

The Marijuana Enforcement Division said it is considering new sampling methods but has not yet changed its controls.

Neighbors along Murray Boulevard and Airport Road experienced a second water main break today and now demand a retaining wall to divert future damage.

Colorado Springs Utilities replaced 100 ft of steel pipe and will replace other sections within three years as part of ongoing improvements.

Colorado Springs is asking residents to share ideas to revitalize local creeks, with public meetings scheduled later this month at community centers.

Health events start this week.

NAMI Colorado Springs’ 2026 Community Breakfast is at 7:30 a.m. Thursday at DoubleTree hotel (1775 E. Cheyenne Mountain Blvd.) and The Art of Connection and Auction is scheduled for 4–7 p.m. Oct. 29 at Serenity Recovery Connection (985 W. Fillmore St.).

Flu cases are increasing earlier than expected as the first pediatric death of the season prompts officials to urge residents to get vaccinated soon.

Vaccines will be available this month at local pharmacies, clinics, and the El Paso County health center — protecting community members.

Air Force linebacker Dallas Daley predicted a promising turnaround after a loss and the Falcons have since won four straight games including a 41-31 win over UNLV.

They will try to build momentum in Friday's game at Wyoming and look ahead to a Mountain West championship on Dec. 4.

The Colorado High School Athletics Association released brackets on Monday for a state softball tournament that will begin Friday at Aurora Sports Park—six Pikes Peak teams will compete in first-round games at 10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.