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Big Bad Voodoo Daddy will perform on Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers on 13071 Bass Pro Drive; tickets cost $25 and The Moldy Figs will open the show.

Firefighters are using drones to detect heat signatures in rough terrain as part of the Aspen Acres fire response, which is 77% contained since Friday (nearly 150 firefighters remain on site).

Drones help crews plan safe repairs while a temporary flight restriction covers the forest.

The El Paso County Fair attracted over 31,000 people over eight days in July at the Calhan fairgrounds (east of Colorado Springs), featuring livestock shows, a demolition derby and a new drone display.

Despite lower general admission revenue, the fair earned about $411,000, surpassing its goal and boosting programming funds.

The City Council advanced a 6—2 vote on proposed changes to the solar net metering program Tuesday, with an official vote set for Sept.

22. The adjustments, set to raise monthly bills by about $38 from April 1, 2027, will keep current rates for existing customers until April 2032.

Texas de Brazil, a Brazilian steakhouse with tableside gaucho service, opened today at 140 Spectrum Loop.

Dinner costs $58.99 per person, and hours are (Mon-Thurs 5 to 9 p.m., Fri 5 to 10, Sat 4 to 10 and Sun 4 to 9).

Connor Norby, traded from the Marlins on Aug.

3, has quickly become a regular at second base, building a 12-game on-base streak & enjoying strong team support in his fresh Rockies role. He has played several positions, finding comfort in doing what he does best.

The Air Force football team will wear its new B-21 Raider uniform on Oct.

3 at Falcon Stadium when hosting Navy at 10 a.m., honoring the next-generation stealth bomber. Meanwhile, construction is underway to upgrade Rock Island Trail's east side for safer walking and cycling.

Yesterday, Cheyenne Mountain won a five-set girls volleyball match against Rampart on the road.

Senior Landry Roberts led the team with timely kills and a lighthearted dance that boosted morale, according to coach Ellen Dreyer, as they build on the win.