Good morning, Colorado Springs.

Travas Deal, the new CEO of Colorado Springs Utilities, is working to boost safety and keep workers happy as he leads a $3.9 billion, five-year plan to upgrade water, gas, and wastewater systems and to look at nuclear power if the state calls it clean.

He said working at the municipal utility makes him care for every customer—helping to keep the city’s services reliable for the long term.

Deputies with the El Paso County Sheriff's Office located skeletal remains on Tuesday along Fountain Creek near Pinello Ranch in unincorporated El Paso County that they believe are those of missing 76-year-old Bernice Moorehead after her personal belongings were found nearby; the El Paso County Coroner’s Office will determine her official identification and cause of death.

Colorado Springs police named Ceasar Lorenzo Wilson as the suspect in the killing of UCCS professor Haleh Abghari on August 7 at her eastside residence—records show he spent seven months in a Lincoln County jail under the alias Charles Edward Wilson before being transferred on March 27 to an El Paso County jail on a no-bond hold with his court appearance set for April 9.

Since the beginning of 2025, 30,000 federal workers lost their jobs nationwide and Colorado now faces tighter job competition as layoffs affect a wide range of incomes.

In Colorado, where 41,167 federal employees work and the December unemployment rate was 4.6%, experts say consumer confidence dropped and future job openings may decline — affecting both lower- and higher-paid workers.

On April Fools' Day, 15 Colorado Springs students received full-ride Daniels Fund Scholarships during a leadership assembly at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum, with speeches by Mayor Yemi Mobolade and former Mayor John Suthers preceding the surprise — Daniels Fund President Hanna Skandera confirmed the praise was genuine.

Senate Bill 25-200 cleared its first legislative hurdle after a 4-hour hearing and now moves to the Senate floor.

The bill would require school districts to either develop a dyslexia identification process or use a universal screener for kindergarten through third grade by the 2026-27 school year.

Chayce Beckham Live Concert

7-11 p.m. | Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers | Ticket prices may vary | Enjoy an evening of captivating music with Chayce Beckham.

Jason Eady Concert

8 PM — Oskar Blues Grill & Brew — Tickets on sale — Enjoy an evening of heartfelt tunes by Jason Eady in a lively venue.

Leslie Odom Jr. Concert

9:15 PM — The Broadmoor — Ticketed event — Experience a night of captivating music with Leslie Odom Jr.

Iluminate

1-11 p.m. — Pikes Peak Center For The Performing Arts — Ticket prices may vary — Experience a unique sensory journey created by innovative playwright Miral Kotb.

COS WTS Career Pathway Panel Luncheon

5:30-7 p.m. — 2 S Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO — Free entry — Engage with women in transportation as they share career insights and life balance stories.

Baby & Toddler Story Time

10:30-11:30 a.m. — Peterson Library — Free entry — Enjoy stories, songs, and crafts for little ones in a warm, welcoming environment.

Undercurrent Live Performance

11 PM – 2 AM — Golden Hour Bar at Mining Exchange Hotel — No cover charge — Experience original and unique jazz arrangements by UnderCurrent in a historic setting.

The Expendables Concert

8 PM – 12 AM — The Black Sheep — Ticket prices vary — Experience a unique blend of ska, surf-rock, punk, reggae, and metal from The Expendables.

The Annual Never Alone Family Ball

5:30-10 p.m. — The Broadmoor — Cost varies — A night of dinner, dancing, and support for adoptive families with entertainment and a silent auction.

Pikes Peak Philharmonic April Concert: 'Second Thoughts'

3-5 p.m. — Ent Center for the Arts — Check website for ticket prices — Experience an afternoon of orchestral music featuring Vaughan Williams and Ravel, plus a special performance by a student violinist.