Daily editionThursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, Colorado Springs.
The Daily Colorado Springs Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
Community
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.
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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.
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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.
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Business
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 Springs GazetteRead more
Economy
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 GazetteRead more
Environment
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 GazetteRead more
Government
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.
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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.
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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.
Colorado Public RadioRead more
In December, Colorado Springs crews filled 6,758 potholes—improving road conditions citywide—before winter ended.
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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).
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Sports
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.
Colorado Springs GazetteRead more
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.
Colorado Springs GazetteRead more
Colorado Springs Events
Cybersecurity First Friday
Friday, January 9th, 2026 · 4-6 p.m. — University of Colorado Colorado Springs — Free entry — Connect with the Colorado Springs cybersecurity community for socializing and networking.
11+ Teens Dungeons and Dragons
Saturday, January 10th, 2026 · 11 AM – 1 PM — Peterson Library — Registration required — Adventurers of all experience levels welcome for a thrilling 5th Edition D&D campaign filled with homebrew magic.
Colorado Springs Pickers Bluegrass Jam
Sunday, January 11th, 2026 · 3-6 p.m. — Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort — Free entry — Share your love for Bluegrass and acoustic music in a friendly jam circle.
Mellow Mondays Coloring Night
Monday, January 12th, 2026 · 5-8 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Free entry — Color your way into the week with fun pages and your favorite brews.
Twisted Tuesday Art Class
Tuesday, January 13th, 2026 · $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
Wednesday, January 14th, 2026 · 6:30-8:30 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Free to play — Test your knowledge and win prizes at this lively trivia event.
Open Bar Comedy Live Recording
Thursday, January 15th, 2026 · 7:30-9 p.m. — Loonees Comedy Corner — General Admission and VIP options available — Experience a night of laughter as top comedians film their specials in Colorado Springs.
The Springs Home Show
Friday, January 16th, 2026 · 12-6 p.m. — Colorado Springs Event Center — Free admission — Explore home improvement options and exclusive vendor discounts at this inspiring event.
Christian Singles Gathering in Colorado Springs
Saturday, January 17th, 2026 · 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.
The Springs Home Show
Sunday, January 18th, 2026 · 11 AM – 4 PM — Colorado Springs Event Center — Free admission — Discover live demos, meet local contractors and designers, and enjoy exclusive home improvement savings.