Daily editionMonday, March 16th, 2026
Good morning, Colorado Springs.
The Daily Colorado Springs Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of March.
Culture
The Buffalo, N.Y.-based Dave Matthews Tribute Band will honor the original group with a live performance Saturday at 8 p.m. at Vultures (2100 E. Platte Ave.) with tickets costing $33.72.
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Carol Leonnig, a five-time Pulitzer winner, will speak and sign copies of her new book at Poor Richard’s bookstore’s Rico’s Cafe and Wine Bar Tuesday from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. The free event is open to the public in Colorado Springs.
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Economy
The tourism industry in the Pikes Peak region suffered a drop last year because of fewer international visitors and high gas prices linked to war (a 15% decline recorded), but local leaders expect events like America 250 and Colorado 150 to draw more road trippers this summer.
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Sports
Colorado Paralympians competed in the Winter Paralympic Games in Milan this weekend.
Athletes earned top-10 finishes in para alpine skiing and para snowboarding while Malik Jones from Aurora led the sled hockey team to gold (6 to 2 win over Canada).
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Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC beat Las Vegas Lights FC three to two at Weidner Field today after key second-half plays secured their win, and they will host Azteca FC at 6 p.m. tomorrow.
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Air Force women’s basketball earned a spot in the 48-team WNIT with a surprise run in the Mountain West tournament, setting their first-round game for March 19-21 in Las Vegas.
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The CU Buffs and CSU Rams women's basketball teams reached the NCAA Tournament as the Buffs, in their 17th appearance, will play 10th-seeded Illinois at 7:30 p.m. Saturday while the Rams, making their 6th appearance since 2016 after winning the Mountain West Conference over Air Force, will face 5th-seeded Michigan State at 5:30 p.m. Friday.
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Colorado women's basketball team earned the No. 10 seed in Regional 1 on Sunday under coach JR Payne and will face the No. 7 Illinois team in Nashville on Saturday.
The Buffs finished the season 22-11 and are making their 17th NCAA Tournament appearance.
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Colorado Springs Events
Sweet T's Rude Blues Jam
Tuesday, March 17th, 2026 · 6-9 p.m. — PEAK 31 @ Union Station — Free entry — Immerse in a lively evening of blues music at this local jam session.
Moms Group Meeting
Wednesday, March 18th, 2026 · 4-6 p.m. — Church For All Nations — Free to attend — Connect with fellow moms for support and community bonding.
Jazz Thursdays
Thursday, March 19th, 2026 · 5-8 p.m. — The Mining Exchange — No cover charge — Enjoy live jazz as brushed-brass grooves melt away the workday.
Sam Tallent Live Comedy Show
Friday, March 20th, 2026 · 7:30 p.m.–12:45 a.m. — Loonees Comedy Corner — General Admission and VIP seating available — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian Sam Tallent and special guests Nathan Lund and Russell Keller.
Colorado Super Show & Swap Meet
Saturday, March 21st, 2026 · 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Norris Penrose Event Center — Compete for over $3,500 in prizes — Experience the finest custom and antique motorcycles at Southern Colorado's premier motorcycle show.
Colorado Super Show & Swap Meet
Sunday, March 22nd, 2026 · 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Norris Penrose Event Center — Entry Fee Required — Experience Southern Colorado's premier motorcycle show featuring custom builds and live entertainment.
Big Band Jazz & Dance Night
Monday, March 23rd, 2026 · 6 p.m. — Louie Louie's Piano Bar — One cover charge — Enjoy live big band jazz and learn to dance during set breaks.
Sweet T's Rude Blues Jam
Tuesday, March 24th, 2026 · 6-9 p.m. — PEAK 31 @ Union Station — Free entry — Enjoy a night of soulful blues performances at this spirited jam session.
Boots & Brews Featuring Kylie Morgan
Wednesday, March 25th, 2026 · 6 p.m. — Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Cheap drinks — Enjoy great tunes with Oklahoma’s own Kylie Morgan at a lively boots and brews event.
Free Comedy Night at Goat Patch Brewing Northgate
Thursday, March 26th, 2026 · 7:30-9 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company - Northgate — Free entry — Enjoy a night filled with laughter and local comedians while sipping on great brews.