Good morning, Colorado Springs.

Norwood Development Group plans a luxury Catbird Hotel at the northwest corner of Moreno and Cascade with 180 rooms and attainable housing funded through tax increment financing.

Mill Street residents—organized as a community coalition—seek renewed talks with Norwood to address concerns over rising displacement, with discussions set to resume soon.

About 30 Colorado Springs residents gathered outside the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday night to call for justice for Renee Good, a local woman whose family still lives in the area.

The Fountain Creek Regional Trail will close temporarily starting Monday, Jan.

12 for a powerline upgrade by Colorado Springs Utilities; the closure extends through Friday, Apr. 24 (covering the route from Stratmoor Valley Park to Camping World). Northbound users should turn around at John Ceresa Memorial Park.

Veteran-owned Sushi Mori opened in late November at 4980 Edison Ave. in a new building in front of Asian Pacific Market; Liyan Jin (a U.S. Army veteran) designed the minimalist interior while the chef uses 30 years of experience to serve artful sushi and sashimi.

Colorado’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.9% in November from 4.1% in September, with 125,900 unemployed individuals (a decrease of 8,400) reported after October data was skipped due to a federal shutdown delay; job and participation numbers also declined compared to previous months.

Colorado Springs released a Waste Diversion Action Plan to boost recycling from 16% to 37% by 2045.

Deputy Chief of Staff Ryan Trujillo said the plan expands recycling education — offering toolkits for local businesses, schools, and multi-family housing with state fees supporting added costs starting 2026.

Colorado Springs road crews pretreated roadways with extra deicer tanks yesterday— a shift from the usual 5,000 gallons— in preparation for today's storm, and they expect to clear primary roads through Friday as high winds and freezing temperatures make travel hazardous.

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office issued an evacuation order east of Yoder on Wednesday afternoon — residents were advised to leave the area due to an active fire.

Fountain residents are invited to vote on two City Hall fountain designs to replace the flood-damaged structure until the City Council workshop on Tuesday, Jan.

13 (each design honors the anniversaries of America, Colorado, and Fountain).

Federal officials froze Colorado’s child care funds, raising concerns that the state could lose $91M by Jan.

31, which may interrupt services for 27,000 children & more than 18,000 families. Gov. Polis said state agencies are working with local providers to show the program meets federal safeguards.

In December, Colorado Springs crews filled 6,758 potholes—improving road conditions citywide—before winter ended.

During their game in Tampa Bay on Tuesday, the Avalanche suffered back-to-back regulation losses yet maintained a significant lead in points & defense through 41 games.

Coach Jared Bednar said that improving the power play will be key to boosting their playoff prospects.

Discovery Canyon girls swimming defeated Cheyenne Mountain in Wednesday's dual meet at Pine Creek High School, led by Alaia Sloan's strong finishes; the Thunder won seven of 12 events + boosted team spirit.

The team will prepare for a state meet in Thornton next month, coach Heather Wagner said.

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.

Twisted Tuesday Art Class

$4 Drinks — 6:30-8:30 PM — Painting with a Twist — $35 — Enjoy a fun painting session with guided instruction and $4 drinks!

Trivia Night at Goat Patch Brewing Company

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Free to play — Test your knowledge and win prizes at this lively trivia event.

Fun Evening at Poor Richard's

6-8 p.m. — Poor Richard's Restaurant — Free entry — Enjoy good food, drinks, and the Wheel O' Crazy game with fellow locals.

Fix & Feast: In The Weeds

5:30 – 8:30 PM — The French Kitchen — $129.00 — Experience an evening of cooking decadent courses paired with refreshing mocktails.

Christian Singles Gathering in Colorado Springs

1:30-3:30 p.m. — Third Space Coffee Roastery Cafe and Events — $20 for Non Hub Members — Enjoy a cozy afternoon with board games and fellowship among local Christian singles.

Sunday Family FUNday | Elephant in Color

2-4 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — Costs may vary — Get ready to unleash your creativity with a fun and colorful painting experience for the whole family.