Thursday, October 31st, 2024

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Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 31st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Woodland Park Community Church, now a Red Cross shelter, provides refuge and essential supplies to evacuees of the Highland Lake Fire in Teller County, with community members actively contributing donations. FOX21
- ➤ A power outage in Colorado Springs affected 1,746 customers, with crews responding to restore electricity by approximately 4:15 p.m. 11 News
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 31-year-old man was arrested by Colorado Springs Police for a fatal shooting in a parking lot during a youth football game on Oct 5. FOX21
- ➤ Colorado Springs police confiscated an AK-47 and a large-capacity magazine from an 18-year-old near Palmer High School. Colorado Springs Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Springs initiates the installation of a new aeration system in Prospect Lake to eliminate toxic blue-green algae, enhancing water quality and supporting recreational activities. Colorado Springs Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado's cage-free egg law leads to a decrease in grocery store egg availability, prompting consumers to seek eggs from local farms. 11 News
- ➤ The Colorado secretary of state confirmed partial voting system passwords were briefly available on its website, but assures it poses no immediate security threat to the elections. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Colorado Springs invites public input on City Council district boundaries to ensure equal population distribution ahead of the 2025 election. 11 News
- ➤ The Colorado Springs City Council will start future meetings at 9 a.m. to allow more time for public comment, enhancing citizen participation. Colorado Springs Gazette
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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
Learn essential life-saving techniques in the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support Skills Session.
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All-Ages Story Time at Peterson Library
Experience engaging stories, songs, and crafts suitable for all ages at this community library event.
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Barnyard Buddies Preschool Program at Rock Ledge Ranch
Experience a delightful morning of storytime, crafts, and snacks designed for young children at the scenic Rock Ledge Ranch.
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William Elliott Whitmore Live at Oskar Blues Grill & Brew
Experience a captivating evening of music with William Elliott Whitmore at Oskar Blues Grill & Brew in Colorado Springs.
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The City Dog and the Prairie Dog
Experience a delightful bilingual musical about a prairie dog pup who embarks on an adventure to the city, exploring themes of exploration, learning, and the concept of home.
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Straight No Chaser Concert
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