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Colorado Springs
Sunday, February 15th, 2026
Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ James Golka, 59, who has served as bishop in Colorado Springs since 2021, was appointed by Pope Leo XIV as the new archbishop of Denver and will be installed on March 25. He has expressed a commitment to inclusivity and positivity in his new role. Colorado Springs Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Pikes Peak Children's Museum is preparing a new home at the Pikes Peak Family Success Center, 1520 S. Verde Drive + it will soon host activities for children up to 10 at a planned grand opening. Colorado Springs Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Air Force Academy senior Alexandra Skeen (2026 Holaday Scholar) will study experimental aerodynamics at Oxford after graduating in May. She has led research and teamwork initiatives at the academy that are expected to support her future pilot training. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ El Paso County schools have expanded postsecondary programs to make college and career training more affordable for students. This fall, local districts offer full-tuition scholarships, concurrent enrollment at lower rates, and innovative career training options to help students start on their paths. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ The planning department, child care groups and downtown residents are working to ease a child care crisis by updating zoning rules to let centers open in churches, social centers and homes. City maps show southeast areas have the greatest shortages. Colorado Springs Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Air Force hockey rebounded from a tie Friday when the Falcons won 5-4 over Mercyhurst Saturday night at the academy arena — coaches said the team improved its net-front play by capitalizing on loose pucks to secure the win. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Gazette Preps announced its 5A-4A awards for girls volleyball, naming Rampart’s Anaya Wright as Peak Performer and Coach Brianne Perkett as Coach of the Year while recognizing additional players on first and second teams from Rampart, Pine Creek, Cheyenne Mountain, and Lewis-Palmer. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ The Widefield wrestling boys won the 4A region 4 title Saturday in Falcon, their first title since 2002, while the girls placed second in 5A Region 2 against Eagle Crest. Four wrestlers per weight class will advance to the state championship at Ball Arena in Denver next week. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Colorado Springs pairs figure skaters Ellie Kam and Daniel O’Shea (Olympians) will skate at 11:45 a.m. today in Italy for the Olympic short program after winning gold in the team event. They aim to add more medals to their tally at the ongoing Winter Olympics. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ The Air Force women rallied to sweep San Jose State 77 to 61 at Clune Arena on Saturday, overcoming an 11 to 2 start and making 28 of 34 free throws as they improved to 4 to 1. They will face Boise State and New Mexico this week. Colorado Springs Gazette
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MeadowGrass Music Festival 2026 Lineup Release Party
5-9 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — $1 from every pint supports local music — Celebrate the 2025 MeadowGrass lineup while enjoying great brews and supporting the community.
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Sweet T’s Rude Blues Jam
6-9 p.m. — PEAK 31 @ Union Station — Free entry — Experience a lively atmosphere with local blues musicians performing weekly jams.
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Ricky Sweum Sax Trio Live Performance
5:00 p.m. — The Mining Exchange — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of innovative jazz sounds from a talented local trio led by award-winning saxophonist Ricky Sweum.
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Rodger Lizaola's Comedy Special Filming
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Loonees Comedy Corner — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter as Rodger Lizaola films his 30-minute special for Open Bar Comedy.
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Steven Briggs Live!
9:45-11:15 PM — Loonees Comedy Corner — General Admission and VIP Options Available — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian Steven Briggs, fresh from his tour performing for US troops.
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Saturday Bike Ride
6-8 p.m. — Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort — Free entry — Enjoy an evening ride with the Colorado Springs Cycling Club to Glen Eyrie Castle.
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Birds & Brews: Birdwatching Hike and Brewery Visit
4-7 p.m. — Ute Valley Park & 105 West Brewing — Waitlist available — Search for birds like Bluebirds and Finches before enjoying craft brews at a nearby brewery.
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Early Childhood Development: Music and Movement
6-8 p.m. — Family Success Center - Pikes Peak United Way — Free entry — Discover how music and movement enhance early childhood development in a fun and engaging way.
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Bleating Heart Night for Suicide Prevention
5-9 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — $1 donation per pint — Support Pikes Peak Suicide Prevention Partnership while enjoying great craft beer.
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Family Swim at Peterson SFB Aquatic Center
10 AM – 1 PM — Peterson SFB Aquatic Center — Active Duty: $2.00, Adults: $5.00, Children: $4.00 — Dive into family fun in a shallow swim area.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The trick to life is to enjoy the process of being unsatisfied with what you have.
~ Naval Ravikant
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