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Colorado Springs avoids new drought restrictions for now

Utilities officials say the city has about three years of water in reserve.

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As Front Range communities tighten <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="drought restrictions" data-vars-click-url="https://www.9news.com/article/weather/weather-colorado/colorado-water-restrictions-2026/73-b842cb62-3b88-4653-ad45-abaf6eae26b1" data-vars-content-id="8e4862c2-7e94-4902-97aa-8876646f290f" data-vars-headline="Colorado Springs avoids new drought restrictions for now" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.9news.com/article/weather/weather-colorado/colorado-water-restrictions-2026/73-b842cb62-3b88-4653-ad45-abaf6eae26b1" target="_blank">drought restrictions</a>, Colorado Springs utilities <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="officials say" data-vars-click-url="https://www.csu.org/water-service/water-supply-watch" data-vars-content-id="8e4862c2-7e94-4902-97aa-8876646f290f" data-vars-headline="Colorado Springs avoids new drought restrictions for now" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.csu.org/water-service/water-supply-watch" target="_blank">officials say</a> the city has roughly three years of water supply in reserve.Between the lines: Springs residents already live under year-round &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Water Wise Rules" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpCH4jZB6J4" data-vars-content-id="8e4862c2-7e94-4902-97aa-8876646f290f" data-vars-headline="Colorado Springs avoids new drought restrictions for now" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpCH4jZB6J4" target="_blank">Water Wise Rules</a>,&quot; which resemble many of the new drought restrictions rolling out in nearby cities.

Former El Paso County coroner is making a horror movie

A Colorado Springs horror fest is now making feature films.

Culture

Former El Paso County Coroner Leon Kelly is producing his first feature-length film, &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Devil in the Trunk" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/devilinthetrunk/" data-vars-content-id="d0cdbf7a-80aa-435d-a2da-5d5c40f1fed9" data-vars-headline="Former El Paso County coroner is making a horror movie" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/devilinthetrunk/" target="_blank">Devil in the Trunk</a>,&quot; teaming up with fellow forensic pathologist Dan Lingamfelter to bring a homegrown project to the silver screen.Why it matters: Kelly&#x27;s unlikely evolution — from elected official to horror producer — mirrors how a niche hobby helped carve out one of Colorado Springs&#x27; most unusual grassroots arts communities.

Homegrown eateries expand across Colorado Springs

Homegrown favorites are adding new neighborhood spots.

Business

Colorado Springs&#x27; Lebowski&#x27;s Taproom is about to debut its second location, part of a broader wave of locally owned eateries expanding across the city.Why it matters: The expansion of homegrown restaurants gives Springs diners more local flavor in a city long dominated by <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="chain restaurants" data-vars-click-url="https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/books/first/s/schlosser-fast.html?gclid=deleted/" data-vars-content-id="5985c7cd-1134-41d5-9922-9b50afc39f88" data-vars-headline="Homegrown eateries expand across Colorado Springs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/books/first/s/schlosser-fast.html?gclid=deleted/" target="_blank">chain restaurants</a>.

Pikes Peak region saw state's biggest uptick in homelessness

New statewide data shows homelessness rose locally while Colorado improved overall.

Politics

Homelessness in El Paso and Teller counties rose in 2025, even as statewide numbers declined slightly, according to a statewide report released Monday.Why it matters: The increase is adding strain to local shelters and housing programs even as much of Colorado saw modest improvement.

Eighth Street bridge nears reopening but new closures loom

Here's the timeline for construction in the area.

Transit

The Eighth Street bridge construction south of Cimarron Street is nearly finished after months of lane closures and traffic backups.Why it matters: Each day, the city says, about 30,000 vehicles use the corridor, which connects several west side neighborhoods to I-25 and downtown.

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Colorado opens mountain passes early after low snowpack

Front Range rail scales back plans ahead of November vote

"CoCo" wins naming contest for new Front Range train service

Eighth Street bridge nears reopening but new closures loom