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Air Force Academy artist's home to hit market with 727 inside

The unusual property tells the story of a longtime Air Force Academy artist.

Culture

There&#x27;s a house going up for sale in Colorado Springs — five bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and half a Boeing 727.Why it matters: The unusual property tells the story of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Rick Broome" data-vars-click-url="https://gazette.com/2017/07/08/colorado-springs-artists-love-of-flight-leads-to-aviation-honor-c295f0e6-6e57-5742-b437-d0717904e75b/" data-vars-content-id="bd1b9cb1-f8b9-4211-8d69-aefd8c817bc1" data-vars-headline="Air Force Academy artist&#x27;s home to hit market with 727 inside" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://gazette.com/2017/07/08/colorado-springs-artists-love-of-flight-leads-to-aviation-honor-c295f0e6-6e57-5742-b437-d0717904e75b/" target="_blank">Rick Broome</a>, a local aviation artist whose paintings became a generations-long tradition at the U.S. Air Force Academy — and whose work documented the evolution of American air power for nearly half a century.

Scoop: CSFD an early tester of new AR firefighter helmets

The helmets help firefighters see through smoke and darkness.

Public Safety

The Colorado Springs Fire Department is among the first in the nation to test augmented reality helmets designed to help firefighters see and communicate in low-visibility conditions, Axios has learned.The big picture: Colorado Springs is just <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="one of 10" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/04/28/carmel-firefighters-test-augmented-reality-helmets" data-vars-content-id="5f5bcaa3-1a7a-4cbd-b0ae-8c76a517bfb8" data-vars-headline="Scoop: CSFD an early tester of new AR firefighter helmets" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/04/28/carmel-firefighters-test-augmented-reality-helmets" target="_self">one of 10</a> cities testing the technology that could help inform a nationwide deployment as first responders increasingly turn to<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text=" AR and AI" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/07/24/ai-wildfires-early-detection" data-vars-content-id="5f5bcaa3-1a7a-4cbd-b0ae-8c76a517bfb8" data-vars-headline="Scoop: CSFD an early tester of new AR firefighter helmets" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/07/24/ai-wildfires-early-detection" target="_self"> AR and AI</a> in life-or-death situations.

Palmer street closure debate returns

City Council will again weigh the future of Boulder Street.

News

At a hearing Tuesday, the Colorado Springs City Council is set to once again weigh whether to permanently close part of East Boulder Street as Palmer High School pushes ahead with its massive campus overhaul.Why it matters: The debate has become a battle over neighborhood access and how far City Hall should go to help revitalize the city&#x27;s oldest high school.

1 drink to go: Cinchona a-go-go

One of the most innovative pop-up coffee bars in town now has a permanent location.

Food and Drink

I stopped by <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Cinchona" data-vars-click-url="https://cinchonacoffee.com/" data-vars-content-id="fb591f46-5345-496f-bb36-41ba60962f37" data-vars-headline="1 drink to go: Cinchona a-go-go" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://cinchonacoffee.com/" target="_blank">Cinchona</a> (pronounced &quot;seen-cho-na&quot;), the new downtown caffeine bar on Mother&#x27;s Day, to see whether the buzz was justified.First impression: Standing room only, with five eager customers queued up.

Bella's Bagels brings "Schmear of the year" nod back to the Springs

Bella's "Mom-Made" New Jersey-style bagels are no stranger to the awards game.

Colorado Springs&#x27; own Bella&#x27;s Bagels took home &quot;Schmear of the year&quot; at the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="2026 BagelFest West" data-vars-click-url="https://www.bagelfest.com/" data-vars-content-id="c8535c14-0d07-4272-9ca8-f1a8e82a2a53" data-vars-headline="Bella&#x27;s Bagels brings &quot;Schmear of the year&quot; nod back to the Springs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.bagelfest.com/" target="_blank">2026 BagelFest West</a> in Los Angeles this week for its Pueblo green chile cream cheese.Why it matters: The win puts a local favorite on a national stage — and highlights Colorado&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="growing food cred beyond Denver" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/colorado-springs/2026/03/18/restaurant-michelin-colorado-springs-restaurants-recognition" data-vars-content-id="c8535c14-0d07-4272-9ca8-f1a8e82a2a53" data-vars-headline="Bella&#x27;s Bagels brings &quot;Schmear of the year&quot; nod back to the Springs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/colorado-springs/2026/03/18/restaurant-michelin-colorado-springs-restaurants-recognition" target="_self">growing food cred beyond Denver</a>.

Springs restaurants chase Michelin nods

"This is the second biggest market in the state," Springs food journalist Matthew Schniper said.

Colorado Springs restaurants are officially on Michelin&#x27;s radar <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="for the first time" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cpr.org/2026/02/23/michelin-guide-colorado-expansion-reaction/" data-vars-content-id="63849a21-172b-4b3a-b0d2-69d92fa60934" data-vars-headline="Springs restaurants chase Michelin nods" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cpr.org/2026/02/23/michelin-guide-colorado-expansion-reaction/" target="_blank">for the first time</a>, and discreet inspectors may already be slipping into dining rooms around town.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Michelin Guide" data-vars-click-url="https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/colorado/restaurants" data-vars-content-id="63849a21-172b-4b3a-b0d2-69d92fa60934" data-vars-headline="Springs restaurants chase Michelin nods" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/colorado/restaurants" target="_blank">Michelin Guide</a> recognition can boost a restaurant&#x27;s profile, draw foodie tourism and elevate the city&#x27;s culinary reputation.

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