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Colorado Springs
Thursday, February 19th, 2026
Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Tunnel to Towers Foundation paid off the mortgage for Colorado Springs police officer Cem Duzel’s home (adding smart upgrades for accessibility) after he was injured on Boulder Street in 2018. This support eases the family’s financial worries and shows a commitment to local first responders. Colorado Springs Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Ent Credit Union and Wings Credit Union merged on Jan. 1 and unveiled a new Wings logo after months of design testing with members, preserving service at Colorado Springs centers. Details about the rebrand include changes to the color palette, lettering & graphics that reflect member feedback and history. Colorado Springs Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Comedian Steven Briggs will perform a pair of shows Friday (7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.) and Saturday (7:00 p.m. and 9:15 p.m.) at Loonees Comedy Corner, 1305 N. Academy Blvd, after returning from an overseas tour entertaining U.S. military personnel. Colorado Springs Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Avalanche specialists say fresh snowfall has made mountain slopes unstable and high risk for backcountry skiers through the weekend. Officials are beginning targeted avalanche mitigation at ski areas and advising visitors to steer clear of slopes steeper than 30 degrees. Colorado Public Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fort Carson firefighters opened a modern Fire Station 34 (8,000 sqft) next to Gate 6 on Wednesday morning; the facility will house two trucks and a four-person team while boosting off-base response times and launching a new wildfire training program in nearby open space. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ El Paso County DMV offices will reopen today & offer in-person services, allowing residents to complete necessary transactions after the closures. 11 News
- ➤ Fort Carson opened its new 8,000 sqft fire station Wednesday morning on Wilderness Road near Gate Six to replace the previous Station 34. The facility supports local firefighting with two fire engines — its grand opening included a unique hose-uncoupling ceremony from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. 11 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Coloradans trying to quit tobacco can get free coaching, web programs, and nicotine replacement options through the Colorado Quitline (available 24/7) and earn a $100 incentive, with the program extended indefinitely due to strong demand. The service has already contributed to lowering smoking rates state-wide. Colorado Public Radio
- ➤ Go Raw LLC is recalling Quest Cat Food Chicken Recipe Freeze Dried Nuggets after a pet owner reported a cat illness; the 10-ounce bags (lot code C25288, best-by Oct. 15) may have low thiamine, so pet owners should return the product and consult a vet if symptoms arise. 11 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The fourth annual Broadmoor Polo Classic starts at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Norris Penrose Event Center (1045 Lower Gold Camp Road), where six top polo players will compete in four seven-minute chukkers on a dirt arena as they revive a tradition dating back to 1913. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Xtreme International Ice Racing comes to The Broadmoor World Arena this Saturday with motorcycle and quad riders battling an icy, slick track starting at 2:30 p.m. — Tickets range from $33 to $77 for local fans looking for fast-paced action. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Jake Canter, 22, from Silverthorne overcame a serious injury from 2016 (which once left him with a fractured skull) to win the bronze medal in the men's snowboard slopestyle at the Winter Olympics today with a final run of 79.36. Colorado Springs Gazette
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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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Unplugged at the Lodge
6-8 p.m. — Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort — Happy Hour pricing available — Enjoy live acoustic performances by local musicians every Thursday evening.
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Just Nesh Comedy Show
9:45 p.m. — Loonees Comedy Corner — General Admission: Two item minimum purchase — Experience high energy comedy from Taneshia 'Just Nesh' Rice, a rising star on the circuit.
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Film in the Community: Screening of I'm Carl Lewis
1-3 p.m. — Peak Education — Free entry — Celebrate Black History Month with a documentary exploring the legacy of Olympic legend Carl Lewis.
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Pasta Making with Chef Juwanza
12:00–2:00 p.m. — uva wine bar — All ingredients included — Learn to make delicious pasta from scratch in a fun, hands-on class.
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