Daily editionTuesday, March 17th, 2026
Good morning, Colorado Springs.
The Daily Colorado Springs Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of March.
Community
Pikes Peak Library District announced a new library site on the east side and will hold a ribbon-cutting event Friday, 11 a.m.—1 p.m. at Pony Tracks Drive near Peterson Road and North Carefree Circle.
The celebration will include a bookmobile and student performances.
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Crossfire Ministries will open its larger thrift store Saturday at 10 a.m. at 4609 Austin Bluffs Parkway, and festivities continue through next week with door prizes and a prayer station offering shoppers a moment to reflect — the store funds the nonprofit’s no-cost grocery for people in need.
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At Crossfire Ministries in Colorado Springs, volunteers logged 112,000 hours last year to provide groceries, hygiene items, education classes, and other support to thousands of families.
Volunteer coordinator Amy Dunbar continues to lead recruitment and community partnerships that power the nonprofit's mission.
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Tickets for the 2026 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway go on sale March 18 in Colorado Springs.
Buyers can win a home in Banning Lewis Ranch (a sought-after neighborhood) or other prizes like a $10,000 vacation package (supporting lifesaving care), with proceeds benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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Business
Joe’s Crab Shack was demolished last week as crews surveyed the site behind temporary fences + Bank of America plans to build a new branch near The Citadel mall’s east entrance to better serve local clients.
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Culture
Manitou Springs’ historic Hiawatha Gardens was a chic club and dance hall where Rudolph Valentino reportedly tangoed (the original wood floor survived a 1920 fire) before serving as a restaurant and bowling alley; the city now plans renovations at its Old Man’s Trail and El Paso Boulevard site.
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Trivia nights in Colorado Springs run nearly every evening at local bars with formats such as Geeks Who Drink, This is a Clue, and Triviality.
Games last two to three hours — updated schedules from March 2025 show drink specials and team challenges.
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Economy
Outdoor tour companies in Colorado Springs thrive this warm winter as spring break visitors explore Garden of the Gods with guided trolley rides and Jeep tours today, and local guides expect more visitors from Texas and beyond as temperatures rise later this month.
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Education
The Lewis-Palmer District 38 board voted to explore leasing land at the Grace Best Education Center for a multi-use athletic complex managed by the Monument Athletic Foundation—this step sets the stage for design finalization, funding, and July construction as demolition begins next year.
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Environment
Due to an unusually dry winter, the city's parks activated sprinklers early to help plants come out of dormancy (Eric Becker explained) and will use the 24 inches of water allocated by the utility without exceeding the limit.
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Local firefighters from Mountain View Fire Rescue are helping battle wildfires in Nebraska and South Dakota as smoke drifts into Colorado; they have deployed a type six engine crew for a 14-day assignment that focuses on the Cottonwood Fire — responding to rising fire danger amid dry weather.
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Sports
The Air Force Women’s Basketball team will host Northern Colorado in the 2026 WNIT first round on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in Clune Arena — the winner will then face South Dakota in Vermillion, S.D.
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Colorado College senior captain Kaidan Mbereko ended his collegiate career on March 7 and signed a standard player contract with the Cincinnati Cyclones on Monday.
The Cyclones are affiliates of the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs and the AHL’s Toronto Marlies.
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Colorado Springs Events
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.
Bluegrass Night with Denson, Ramsey, and Thompson
Friday, March 27th, 2026 · 6-8 p.m. — Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort — Free entry — Enjoy a night of local bluegrass tunes with a friendly community vibe.