Plans move ahead for rail and industrial project to border Fort Carson, Fountain

PLUS l CU Buffs opponent preview: Nebraska, hungry for revenge, awaits in prime time, A quick guide to Colorado's most scenic — and accessible waterfalls; and more. [View in browser]( [Share with a friend]( Springs AM Update [News]( [Sports]( [Opinion]( [Life]( Good morning! It’s Saturday, June 01, 2024. Take 5 minutes to catch up on what's happening in Colorado. [In today’s edition:]( - [Plans move ahead for rail and industrial project to border Fort Carson, Fountain]( - [CU Buffs opponent preview: Nebraska, hungry for revenge, awaits in prime time]( - [Breathtaking views, easy hikes: A quick guide to Colorado's most scenic — and accessible waterfalls]( [Plans move ahead for rail and industrial project to border Fort Carson, Fountain]( An over 3,000 acre tract of land between Fort Carson and the City of Fountain is one step closer to becoming an industrial site with a new rail spur into the military base and the potential to generate thousands of jobs. [Read More]( Did you miss these stories? [Pickleball creates enduring friendships in Colorado Springs]( [Evans Army Community Hospital on Fort Carson adds medical helipad]( [Matt Mahoney, Colorado Springs Switchbacks focused on consistency as club looks to extend unbeaten run against Oakland Roots SC]( More top stories: [CU Buffs opponent preview: Nebraska, hungry for revenge, awaits in prime time]( For the first time since it became a real rivalry under coach Bill McCartney, Colorado has dominated their recent matchups in the series against Nebraska. [Read More]( [Front Range Passenger Rail District votes to push back ballot initiative to 2026]( The district in charge of planning a passenger rail line from Pueblo to Fort Collins said on Friday that it would wait until 2026 to seek voter approval for a sales tax raise. [Read More]( [Breathtaking views, easy hikes: A quick guide to Colorado's most scenic — and accessible waterfalls]( Colorado is home to several impressive waterfalls that are accessible via a short walk or drive from nearby towns or highways. Some of these waterfalls are also surrounded by lush, jungle-like environments, making them an ideal — and scenic— choice, for a picnic or a hike. [Read More]( More Top Stories: After a decade of leadership at Pikes Peak United Way, Cindy Aubrey announced Friday [she will step down this year](, as soon as the board of directors hires a new CEO. Second-round leader Juliana Hung of Irvine, Calif., who finished 12-under, was [declared the winner of the 30th edition of the tournament at Green Valley Ranch Golf Club](. The 22-year-old rookie took home the $100,000 first-place prize. Hung competes on the Epson Tour. The El Paso County Coroner’s Office has [identified the deceased driver]( in fatal weekend crash as 53-year-old female Maroufeh Kazemi. Before you go... [This morning's weather from American Furniture Warehouse:]( Partly to mostly cloudy. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 79F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [YouTube]( Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up [here](. Engage in the conversation in [today's eEdition]( Interested in podcasts? Check out ours [here.]( Manage your email preferences or unsubscribe [here.]( 30 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 100 Colorado Springs, CO 80903