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AIAI news brief· Local news brief · Colorado Springs · generated Sep 29, 2026

Recent public-news developments around this place, gathered from public sources.

  • NewsSprings Utilities pays $35,000 over water discharges

    Colorado Springs Utilities paid a $35,000 penalty for two improper water discharges from a treatment plant. One incident sent 11.9 million gallons of partially treated water into Fountain Creek after a brass nut failed. The utility said the water was awaiting final disinfection, which helps residents understand what entered the creek.

    The Gazette · Sep 29, 2026
  • CommunityWater main break closes a Colorado Springs middle school

    Holmes Middle School closed on Tuesday because of continued problems with a water main break in the area. Colorado Springs School District 11 issued the closure notice, and the school remains closed while the water main problems continue. Families with students at Holmes should watch district notices for updates on when classes resume.

    KOAA News5 (KOAA) · Sep 29, 2026
  • NewsOpportunity Zone bids include parts of Colorado Springs

    Colorado sent federal officials a list of 91 areas, the maximum allowed, for new Opportunity Zone designation. The zones aim to draw private investment to low-income communities, and the list includes parts of the Colorado Springs and Denver metro areas. State leaders estimate the zones could bring more than $4 billion in total investment.

    The Gazette · Sep 29, 2026
  • NewsLeaders urge civility after Project Taurus hearing

    Colorado Springs leaders are stressing civility in community discussions after a heated hearing on Project Taurus, where disruptions occurred. Experts say civil debate can quickly break down when distrust hardens into a belief that government is corrupt. The focus matters for residents who want to voice disagreement on local decisions and still be heard.

    The Gazette · Sep 29, 2026
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  1. [1] Flying W Ranch Continues Western Tradition After Fire Damage · The Gazette
  2. [2] Editorial Urges 'Yes' Vote on Proposition 86 and Amendment 136 · The Gazette
  3. [3] Springs leaders emphasize civility's importance · The Gazette
  4. [4] Holmes Middle School Closed Tuesday Due to Water Main Break · KOAA News5 (KOAA)
  5. [5] New Colorado Program Aids Public School Employees with Home Purchases · KOAA News5 (KOAA)
  6. [6] Utilities Settle Penalty Over Nearly 12 Million Gallon Treatment Plant Spill · The Gazette
  7. [7] Colorado Submits 91 Areas for Federal Opportunity Zone Designation · The Gazette
  8. [8] Colorado K9 Locates Three Missing Children in Wilderness · KOAA News5 (KOAA)

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List of Highly Rated Private High Schools in Colorado

A compilation of top-rated private high schools across Colorado was compiled using 2027 rankings from Niche. The list includes several locations, noting student enrollment and teacher ratios for each institution. One listed school is located in Colorado Springs.

EducationPublished Sep 29, 12:00 AM

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Holmes Middle School Closed Tuesday Due to Water Main Break

Holmes Middle School was forced to close on Tuesday because of continued issues with a water main break in the area. Colorado Springs SD 11 issued the notice regarding the closure. The school remains closed due to these ongoing water main problems.

EducationPublished Sep 29, 12:00 AM

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  1. KOAA News5 (KOAA)Sep 29, 12:00 AM

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