Thursday, February 27th, 2025

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Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ El Paso County Department of Public Works is organizing an open house to discuss improvements at Woodmoor Dr and Lake Woodmoor Dr intersection, aiming for better traffic flow and safety. El Paso County
- ➤ At the Colorado Springs Police Department's annual awards ceremony, three citizens were recognized for their crucial life-saving actions in separate incidents, demonstrating community heroism and support for local law enforcement. Colorado Springs Gazette
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Colorado Springs Fire Department swiftly contained a fire on E. Kiowa St near Memorial Park, with no injuries reported and the cause under investigation. 11 News
- ➤ Ross Herrmann was identified as the victim of a fatal crash in Colorado Springs, marking the city's first traffic fatality of the year. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ The Colorado Springs Police Department announced the discovery of 65-year-old Kenton Woods, who had been missing since February 5th, noting that foul play is not suspected in his death. Colorado Springs Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Louis C.K. announces his 'Ridiculous' tour stop at Ford Amphitheater in Colorado Springs on May 31, with tickets available from Friday. Colorado Springs Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Colorado College was recognized for the third consecutive year as a top producer of Fulbright students, a testament to its commitment to fostering global engagement and academic excellence. 11 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Parks and Wildlife reports a 14.8% rise in human-bear conflicts in 2024, urging residents to adopt preventative measures to reduce encounters. KOAA News5
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Ben Roy Live Comedy Show
Comedian Ben Roy, known for his appearances on Comedy Central and his original series 'Those Who Can’t', performs live at Loonees Comedy Corner with features including Morgan Gallo and hosting by Rick Bryan.
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MJ Lenderman and Wild Pink Concert
MJ Lenderman, known for his recent record 'Manning Fireworks', will perform alongside Wild Pink at The Black Sheep in Colorado Springs.
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Sunday Family Fun-Day: Bursting Blooms at Painting with a Twist
This family-friendly event offers creative painting sessions with step-by-step instruction, no prior experience required, and is suitable for participants ages 5 and up.
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Connor Garvey Live Music Performance
Connor Garvey, an award-winning singer-songwriter from Portland, Maine, will perform at the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, showcasing his lyrical depth and storytelling charm.
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Toddler Time at Library 21c
This event offers songs, rhymes, and stories designed for toddlers aged 1 to 2, along with their parents or caregivers.
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Mike Ippolito Live Performance at Thunder & Buttons II
Mike Ippolito returns to Thunder & Buttons II for a night of live music accompanied by good food and drinks.
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STARSET Concert at Ivywild School
Experience an evening with the band STARSET at Ivywild School in Colorado Springs.
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Jehry Robinson Live at Oskar Blues
Experience a live performance by Jehry Robinson at The Basement in Oskar Blues, Colorado Springs.
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Matt Brooker Trio Performance
The Matt Brooker Trio will perform jazz standards with skat and whistling, accompanied by food and drink options at the venue.
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The Elders Concert
The Elders will perform live at Stargazers Theatre & Event Center in Colorado Springs.
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