Daily
Colorado Springs
Friday, January 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Two local families welcomed their first babies on New Year’s Day. One baby was born at 1:02 a.m. at CommonSpirit St. Francis Hospital (beating a baby born eight minutes later at UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central) as parents consider names. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Colorado Springs welcomed its first babies of the new year when a baby girl was born at 1:02 a.m. at St. Francis Hospital (six pounds, 12 ounces) and another was born at 1:10 a.m. at UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central. Both families are celebrating a hopeful start. 11 News
- ➤ El Paso County Search and Rescue hosted its 48th Rescue Run on Thursday at 10 a.m. at Norris Penrose Event Center — runners chose between 5k and 10k routes, with proceeds funding self-purchased equipment for rescue operations. 11 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Springs ended 2025 with record December warmth when the city averaged 55.4° which is 10.8° above normal + new daily high records were set on Dec. 15, 16, 19, 22 and 25 with Dec. 22 reaching 72°. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Cheyenne Mountain State Park is expanding with new parcel acquisitions that boost its area to about 3,184 acres—this plan supports upcoming trail improvements, enhanced signage at the Highway 115 entrance, and work toward connecting Chamberlain Trail to Blodgett Peak. Springs
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said the evacuation order near Curtis Road and Highway 94 was lifted Thursday afternoon after a fire near Dragonman Distributors was controlled. 11 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central welcomed its first baby of 2026 when a baby girl was born at 1:10 a.m. Thursday to Carina & Corbin Bultez. Carina was due on Jan. 5, and the couple’s two golden retrievers wait at home for the new arrival. KOAA News5
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Olde World Bagels and Deli on E. Cheyenne Mountain Blvd serves fresh bagel sandwiches for breakfast and lunch daily from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. The menu offers 20 bagel choices plus gluten-free and vegan options with in-store seating and online ordering. Colorado Springs Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Colorado College hockey returns from break and will travel to Sioux Falls this weekend to face Augustana for the first time in the Vikings' barn; the Tigers, featuring 15 new skaters + coach Kris Mayotte, aim to boost their NCAA Power Index with faceoffs at 6 p.m. Friday and 5 p.m. Saturday. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Air Force hockey sophomore Nick Sajevic leads his team with 21 points and a conference-high 18 assists. The Falcons will face conference leaders such as Holy Cross + Bentley, Army and Sacred Heart as they prep for the second half of the season. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Air Force hockey coach Frank Serratore invites fans to watch practice this weekend as the Falcons (9-7-2, 6-5-1 AHA) get ready for Arizona State’s Desert Hockey Classic in Tempe, Ariz; meanwhile, they prepare for tough matchups against Bentley, Holy Cross, Sacred Heart, and Army. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Pikes Peak region boys wrestlers will compete in upcoming tournaments and duals to secure spots for the state tournament at Ball Arena in February. Local teams like Air Academy’s Kadets and Pine Creek are showing strong performances this season. Colorado Springs Gazette
-
Blacklight Starry Night Art Party
8-10 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $40-$48 per person — Use neon paints under black lights for a fun, guided art experience.
-
Trivia Night at Summa
6-8:30 p.m. — Summa — Free entry — Gather your brainy bunch for a night of fun and prizes with free trivia.
-
Japan How I Love Thee
5:30-8:30 p.m. — The French Kitchen — $109.00 — Explore the cozy and colorful world of Japanese home cooking in a creative culinary class.
-
Trivia Tuesdays
7:30 p.m. — Dave & Buster's Colorado Springs — Free entry — Test your pop culture knowledge every Tuesday with themed trivia nights for all ages.
-
Newcomer Orientation
5:15-6 p.m. — Listening Heart Medicines, LLC David W. Armstrong — Free entry — Discover the RMI introduction and meditation protocol in a friendly, in-person setting.
-
Jazz Thursday with Susan Rissman
5-8 p.m. — The Mining Exchange — Free entry — Experience the smooth sounds of the Susan Rissman Trio performing jazz standards and contemporary covers.
-
Cybersecurity First Friday
4-6 p.m. — University of Colorado Colorado Springs — Free entry — Connect with the Colorado Springs cybersecurity community for socializing and networking.
-
Family Fun: Paint Your Favorite Squishy Friend
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — Pricing varies — Get ready to paint, sip, and unleash your creativity regardless of experience level.
-
Stranger Things Trivia and Blind Bag Prizes
2-4 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — Cost varies — Test your knowledge on Stranger Things and win fun blind bag prizes.
-
Game Days at Dave & Buster's
11:00 a.m. — Dave & Buster's Colorado Springs — Special deals on wings — Score big with game day deals at D&B including 10 wings for $10.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
We suffer more often in imagination than in reality.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Colorado Springs
Welcome to the Daily Colorado Springs, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Colorado Springs, Colorado community. If you like the Daily Colorado Springs, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Colorado Springs.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Colorado Springs and across Colorado. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Colorado Springs
A free Colorado Springs community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailycoloradospringsnews.com/sitemap