Tuesday, October 29th, 2024

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Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Colorado State Patrol is intensifying DUI enforcement for Halloween due to the heightened risk of drunk driving associated with an increase in parties. KVOR
- ➤ A 13-year-old boy, identified only as Adoni, has been missing for nearly 72 hours after he was last observed leaving the Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy in Colorado Springs, with authorities seeking public assistance in locating him. 11 News
- ➤ CDOT announces night-time lane closures on I-25 between Colorado Springs and Fountain for road maintenance from October 28 to November 1, including off-ramp closures at South Academy. 11 News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 3-year-old in Colorado Springs wandered out of his house overnight and walked to a local store alone before being safely reunited with his sleeping parents. 11 News
- ➤ A two-vehicle collision on Highway 115 near Fort Carson resulted in at least one person hospitalized and expected delays for drivers accessing gate 5. 11 News
BUSINESS NEWS
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The homicide unit is investigating a death in Colorado Springs near Interquest and Voyager. 11 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Susan Edmondson resigns from her role as President and CEO of the Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs after contributing to a $2.3 billion economic resurgence in the city center. Springs
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Springs promotes citizen engagement by offering prizes for signing up to a new city updates text service. KOAA News5
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ McDonald's to reintroduce Quarter Pounders without slivered onions in 900 restaurants after E. coli outbreak, linked by the FDA to onions from a Colorado supplier, resulted in at least 75 people sickened across 13 states. Colorado Public Radio
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Volt Of Vultures: 3rd Anniversary Show - Night 2
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Family Mindfulness Workshop: Zen Pig & Emotions
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Bachman-Turner Overdrive Live at Pikes Peak Center
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AHA Basic Life Support Skills Session
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All-Ages Story Time at Peterson Library
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Barnyard Buddies Preschool Program at Rock Ledge Ranch
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William Elliott Whitmore Live at Oskar Blues Grill & Brew
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