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Spotted on the Colorado Springs calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

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Hello Colorado Springs! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What's changing on I-25, Powers, and South Academy this fall?
  • What Chief Royal's 2027 retirement means for Colorado Springs fire services
  • How to reserve a free accessible trackchair hike this October

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 67 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 68, low: 50.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 81 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. CDOT celebrates milestones on three Colorado Springs road projects (koaa.com) — Three major Colorado Springs road projects—on I-25, the Powers and Airport diverging diamond, and the multi-corridor MAMSIP work—have reached key completion milestones, with some finishing touches continuing into October and November. These upgrades expand lanes, improve safety, and ease access to local military bases while affecting daily commutes for families, workers, and commercial drivers around the city.
   

2. Colorado Springs Fire Chief Randy Royal to retire in 2027 after 40 years of service (kktv.com) — Colorado Springs Fire Chief Randy Royal plans to retire on March 9, 2027, exactly 40 years after joining the department, giving the city time to plan its next leadership steps. Royal is credited with guiding responses to major local disasters, advancing emergency medical services, and earning top state and national honors during a decades-long career serving Colorado Springs residents.
   

3. Colorado Springs offers accessible guided trackchair hikes at six trail locations (krdo.com) — Accessible, city-run trackchair hikes are opening across six Colorado Springs trail locations this October, including new opportunities at Stratton Open Space and Rock Ledge Ranch. Sessions are free but require advance registration, with morning and afternoon time slots available on select days so residents with mobility impairments can enjoy local trails more fully.
   

4. Tickets now on sale for Trans-Siberian Orchestra at World Arena (fox21news.com) — Colorado Springs residents can now grab tickets for two Trans-Siberian Orchestra shows at the Broadmoor World Arena on Nov. 22, with afternoon and evening performances. The 30th-anniversary tour features a revamped staging of "The Ghosts of Christmas Eve" plus a high-energy second set, with organizers emphasizing big production value while keeping prices family-accessible.
   

5. Inside linebackers an experienced strength for Air Force, Navy (gazette.com) — Air Force football heads into its matchup with Navy leaning on an experienced inside linebacker duo that has already piled up tackles in early-season games played in Colorado Springs. Coaches and players from both academies highlight how these linebackers anchor their defenses, especially in a ground-heavy rivalry where discipline, communication, and toughness in the middle of the field are crucial.
   

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Ok Colorado Springs! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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