Good morning, Colorado Springs.

Cari Brown built a Facebook group into a community of over 3,000 book lovers and opened Star Creations by Cari, a boutique for readers at 103 S.

Main St. in Fountain + the store was honored by the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 31.

The History Colorado exhibit (buffalo soldiers: reVision) at Fort Garland highlights Buffalo Soldier John Taylor’s journey from slavery to freedom and his role in bridging cultures during the Civil War and Indian Wars; the display features artwork and primary documents to bring his legacy to life during Black History Month.

Farmers and volunteer fire teams responded to a recent hay fire in rural areas when strong winds spread flames across fields and roads.

They used tractors and water tanks to protect cattle and property (county crews also closed highways for safety).

A study by the Common Sense Institute found that Colorado Medicaid spending reached $16 billion in 2025 (a 101% increase from 2015) even as enrollment nearly returned to previous levels.

Researchers add that lawmaker policies contributed nearly $858 million in extra annual costs.

Veteran care in Colorado Springs will change as the VA plans to offer $1 trillion in contracts over 10 years to expand community care and cut long wait times — Rep. Crank met with locals and visited the busy Lindstrom Clinic last week to help shape future legislation.

Brackets for 6A-5A basketball have been released for over 20 area schools, with the state tournament starting Tuesday at Denver Coliseum & running until March 14.

Cheyenne Mountain earned the fifth seed for the boys while Air Academy secured the sixth seed for the girls.

Colorado athletes shone at the Winter Olympics as Erie native Jaccob Slavin helped the U.S. men's hockey team win gold, marking the first win since the 1980 Miracle on Ice.

Local stars also excelled in figure skating, moguls, snowboarding, and bobsled events.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Nonprofit Leadership Exchange

5:30-7:30 p.m. — UCCS Downtown — Free entry — Connect with fellow nonprofit leaders while focusing on governance and clarity.

Sweet T’s Rude Blues Jam

6-9 p.m. — PEAK 31 @ Union Station — Free entry — Enjoy a lively blues jam session in the heart of Colorado Springs.

Trivia Night at Goat Patch Brewing Company

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Free to play — Test your knowledge with trivia and enjoy craft beers at one of Colorado Springs' favorite breweries.

John Wise/Tribe Performance

5-8 p.m. — Rico's Café and Wine Bar — No cover — Enjoy an evening of live music with John Wise and his band at a cozy venue.