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Colorado Springs
Sunday, March 29th, 2026
Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Multiple military and veterans events are planned in Colorado Springs, beginning April 18 with the Angel Gala at Hotel Polaris and continuing with the Veterans Expo on June 10 at Pikes Peak Center, plus additional meetings and classes over the coming months. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Local nonprofits launch a series of fundraising events starting today, offering support for causes like college donations until April 15, a unified raffle for a Ford Expedition until Sept. 3, and live music fundraisers planned at various local venues over the coming months. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Colorado Springs homeowners led by longtime residents Richard White + Nancy Clewell are petitioning to end NGBA’s annual fees that fund Voyager Parkway maintenance for 16 neighborhoods. They need about 1,382 signatures by July 4, and a townhall is scheduled on March 31 for residents to learn more. KOAA News5
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local meteorologist Matt Meister launched his private weather firm, Peaks 2 Plains (website, app, social media and a 24-hour TV channel), on Wednesday, Feb. 25 to offer detailed forecasts without the time limits of traditional TV newscasts. He plans to serve the community and expand his digital reach. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Raeden, a California firm, will build a data center (450,000 sqft) at a former Intel chip facility along Garden of the Gods Road, and a meeting at Hyatt Place on April 7 from 5:30-7 p.m. will discuss the project that aims to cut water use with an air-cooled closed-loop system. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Business events fill the calendar as the Southern Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce hosts First Friday from 7:30–9 a.m. at the Space Foundation on Arrowswest Drive on Friday and VITA tax assistance is scheduled at High Prairie Library in Falcon on Saturday; additional seminars and networking lunches run through April. Colorado Springs Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Colorado farmers face steep fertilizer price increases as spring planting begins near Haxtun. Roy Pfaltgraff and other growers reported a 30% rise in nitrogen costs – raising concerns over potential price gouging and prompting calls for regulatory review. Colorado Springs Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Army combat veterans are remodeling a 19,000 sqft 1904 church in Old Colorado City at 2927 W. Pikes Peak Ave into HavenStone Schools for child care, planning to open in August with upgrades including accessible ramps, preserved stained glass, and modern classrooms — easing the local child care shortage. Colorado Springs Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local gardeners can use expert advice on choosing trees that thrive at 6,000 feet by planning for proper water, spacing and sunlight. The guide covers evergreens, maples and other types suited for dry slopes in Colorado Springs. Colorado Springs Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State lawmakers are reviewing Senate Bill 98 that would let local officials issue noise exemption permits for concert venues—this follows a VENU-commissioned survey showing 78% support among local residents for restoring local control over noise standards. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ A Colorado woman celebrated verdicts against Meta and YouTube after her teen son died from a fentanyl-laced pill (bought on social media). The jury decisions in Los Angeles and New Mexico come as she pursues a wrongful death suit and calls for stricter online safeguards. Colorado Public Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Rose Ross led CSCS to a 38+34 win and a Great 8 appearance with her clutch free throws; she reached 1,000 career points before her junior year ended and will soon train with her club team for another state title. Colorado Springs Gazette
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Bad Self Portraits Live
8-11 p.m. — Lulu's Downtown — $19.90 — Experience a captivating indie-rock performance that blends raw emotion and musical depth.
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Big Band Jazz & Dance
6:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Louie Louie's Piano Bar — $10 cover at the door — Enjoy big band jazz and learn how to dance during the set break.
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Baby & Toddler Story Time
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Peterson Library — Free entry — Enjoy fun stories, songs, and crafts for little ones.
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Unplugged at the Lodge
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. — Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort — Happy Hour pricing available — Enjoy acoustic performances from local musicians every Thursday evening.
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
6-9 p.m. — Great Wolf Lodge — Ticket required — Enjoy an interactive evening of comedy and mystery in a unique dinner setting.
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LIVE at the Lodge - Craig Walter
6-8 p.m. — Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful evening by the fireplace with live music and craft beverages.
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Kid’s Closet Clothing Swap
12-1 p.m. — Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience at UCCS — Free entry — Bring gently used kids' clothes to swap and support local families.
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Big Band Jazz & Dance Night
6-8:30 p.m. — Louie Louie's Piano Bar — $10 cover — Experience an unforgettable big band jazz show with dance lessons during intermission.
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Faculty Artists Concert at Packard Hall
3-4 p.m. — Sperry S. And Ella Graber Packard Hall of Music and Art — Free entry — Experience the diverse talents of CC Music Faculty featuring piano, strings, and gamelan.
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Trivia Night at Goat Patch Brewing Company
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Free to play — Test your knowledge and enjoy delicious brews and pizza with friends.
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