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Information and opinion from the desk, plus the neighbors writing in Your Voice. Not templates, not disguised downloads.

Venetucci Farm’s Pumpkin Fest Runs Every Weekend in October

The 90-year-old farm is open Fridays through Sundays, and about 2,000 kindergarteners get free pumpkins.

Colorado Marks Cabrini Day Monday; State Courts and Offices Closed

Oct. 5 is a state holiday. Federal offices and most post offices stay open.

Old Stratton Park Plan Approved, With a Public Opening Planned for 2027

The 8.48-acre park at 1819 W. Cheyenne Road will be a quiet place to walk, with no dogs or bikes.

Colorado Springs Parks Announces Fall Lineup of Family Events

Harvest Festival, Fossil Day and trunk-or-treats fill October.

SoCo Digest Names Best in Business 2026 Community Choice Winners

324 finalists competed across 107 categories, with winners picked by an online community vote.

Memorial Park Vehicle Gates to Close at 7 p.m. on Sundays

The change, effective Sept. 27, is aimed at parking-lot takeovers and street racing.

Police Launch AI Tool to Answer Non-Emergency Calls

Prepared by Axon transcribes and translates 911 calls; an agent named S.A.R.A.H. answers non-emergency lines.

Colorado Springs Refunding Drivers Charged $80 Instead of $40 by Speed Cameras

A July software update caused wrong fine amounts on 2,764 citations through Sept. 1.

Mayor Names Shawna Lippert Colorado Springs’ Economic Development Officer

Lippert was the city’s economic development manager and acting director.

Hancock Expressway Segment Closes Sept. 18–Oct. 3 for Storm Sewer Work

The stretch west of South Academy Boulevard is closed from 7 p.m. Sept. 18 to noon Oct. 3.