Daily editionThursday, March 19th, 2026
Good morning, Colorado Springs.
The Daily Colorado Springs Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of March.
Community
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.
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Business
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.
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Culture
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.
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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.
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Economy
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.
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Environment
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.
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Government
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.
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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.
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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.
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Sports
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.
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Colorado Springs Events
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.
Battle For Brat Fest Finale
Saturday, March 28th, 2026 · 6 PM – 12 AM — Sunshine Studios Live — $5 per ticket — Support Sabbatar at this lively music event.
Hotel California - The Original Eagles Tribute Band
Sunday, March 29th, 2026 · 7:30-9 p.m. — Pikes Peak Center For The Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary sound of The Eagles through an acclaimed tribute band.