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Colorado Springs
Thursday, March 19th, 2026
Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cheyenne Mountain Zoo was voted second-best nationwide in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards and ranked runner-up for its zoo membership and Rocky Mountain Wild exhibit — the zoo, celebrating its 100th anniversary, will debut a 12,000 sqft center for giraffe care later this year. Colorado Springs Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The family-run Airplane Restaurant offers a one-of-a-kind dining experience inside a Boeing KC-97 tanker with themed tables and aviation artifacts. Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends, the restaurant at 1665 Newport Road marks 24 years of unique service. Colorado Springs Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Disney On Ice’s Road Trip Adventures debuts today at The Broadmoor World Arena—featuring interactive ice performances, beloved characters, and star performer Trey Ehre in a unique Mary Poppins segment; it runs through Sunday and heads next to Denver and Loveland. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ A weekend packed with local music unfolds. Silver Moon Riders perform a free live set Saturday at Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, rock band 9 Left Dead plays at Sunshine Studios Live, and The Long Run pays tribute to The Eagles Friday at Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers. Colorado Springs Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ NASA may launch its Artemis II crewed mission on April 1, promising to test lunar orbit in a flight lasting 23 hours; Colorado’s major aerospace companies and universities expect the mission to boost local jobs with 55,000 contractor roles & 240,000 support positions, officials noted at Colorado Aerospace Day. Colorado Springs Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A wildfire burned along Highway 115 on Wednesday on Fort Carson land (the lead agency on the scene) in Fremont County. Crews responded to manage traffic and contain the blaze while no evacuations were ordered. KOAA News5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Springs Utilities board approved a decrease in fuel rates that is expected to lower the average residential customer bill by about $9.72 per month, though the plan now awaits city council approval next Tuesday before taking effect on April 1. 11 News
- ➤ The City of Colorado Springs hosts a free renters' rights workshop on Tuesday, March 24 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Penrose Library (20 N. Cascade Ave., Columbine Room B) for community members to learn about leases, repairs, deposits and eviction rules. KOAA News5
- ➤ Colorado Springs Utilities approved a Water Shortage Preparation stage on Wednesday, urging residents to voluntarily conserve water amid below-average snowpack and runoff concerns. The system is 77% full (providing about three years of water supply) while officials monitor conditions and adjust operations as needed. 11 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Joe Crispin has been named head men’s basketball coach at Air Force following an announcement by Director of Athletics Nathan Pine today. He brings experience from his time at Penn State and Rowan and will join the academy with his wife Erin and their five children. 11 News
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Sam Tallent Live Comedy Show
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.
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Saturday Bike Ride
6-8 p.m. — Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort — Free entry — Enjoy scenic routes and camaraderie with fellow cyclists on a special ride to Glen Eyrie Castle.
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Family Day Art Class
2-3:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $25-$27 per person — Unleash your creativity with a fun-filled class suitable for all ages.
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Mellow Mondays Coloring Night
4-9 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company - Northgate — Free entry — Unwind with a beer and unleash your creativity with coloring pages for all ages.
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Sweet T's Rude Blues Jam
6-9 p.m. — PEAK 31 @ Union Station — Free entry — Enjoy a night of soulful blues performances at this spirited jam session.
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Boots & Brews Featuring Kylie Morgan
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.
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Ivalas Quartet Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Ent Center for the Arts — $ — Experience a captivating performance by the Ivalas Quartet featuring works by Haydn and Coleridge-Taylor with a unique Q&A session.
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Bluegrass Night with Denson, Ramsey, and Thompson
6-8 p.m. — Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort — Free entry — Enjoy a night of local bluegrass tunes with a friendly community vibe.
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Landscape Design Lecture
2-11:59 p.m. — McAllister House Museum — Free entry — Discover the art of landscaping and enhance your home environment with expert insights from Talisman Ford.
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Bunny's Breakfast Bash
9 a.m. — Dave & Buster's Colorado Springs — $10+ — Celebrate Easter with breakfast, games, and an exciting egg hunt with the Bunny.
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