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Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Colorado Springs branch of Two Men and A Truck is collecting at least 3,000 donated items for Mary’s Home to help single mothers avoid homelessness. The donation drive runs through May 5 and asks for essentials like Pull-Ups, dishwashing soap, paper towels and chemical-free cleaning supplies to ensure moms feel special on Mother’s Day. Colorado Springs Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A shooting Tuesday night on the east side of Colorado Springs — in the 3700 block of Astrozon Boulevard — left one person dead after officers responded at 9 p.m. and took the victim to a local hospital, with no one in custody. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Colorado Springs Police Department is asking community members for help to find 44-year-old at-risk adult Zachary Hulsker who went missing Tuesday at 5 p.m. near Farragut Avenue & East Bijou Street; he is described as 5-foot-8 with brown hair & hazel eyes and weighs about 156 pounds. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center is inviting military artists, including veterans and their families, to register for an art show starting at 5:00 p.m. Friday, May 2, at the Cottonwood Center for the Arts—entries in any medium may win awards. An officer involved shooting in Downtown resulted in the suspect’s death and led to traffic closures on Pikes Peak Ave. between Nevada and Weber, with an investigation ongoing. KOAA News5
- ➤ Tuesday night, a person died after a shooting on the 3700 block of Astrozon in Colorado Springs—police said witnesses reported the victim went to a hospital where detectives confirmed at least one gunshot caused the death and the victim remains unidentified. KVOR
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum announced it will launch its Legacy Library: Virtual Book Club on April 22 at 6:00 p.m., offering free Zoom discussions where Olympians, Paralympians, and reader Kara Winger share their personal stories—creating a space for team fans and book lovers to connect. KOAA News5
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ On March 7, a nine-member panel from the Urban Land Institute’s Advisory Services Program recommended turning the North Nevada Avenue Corridor into a mixed-use area to boost jobs, affordable housing, and local business near Garden of the Gods Road and Fillmore St. The panel urged the city and local partners to work together—focusing on arts, research, and better ties with UCCS—to unlock the corridor’s potential. Colorado Springs Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The US Department of Homeland Security revoked four F-1 visas from international students at the University of Colorado campuses in Boulder and Colorado Springs—while CSU said five international students were also impacted and both universities offered no further details for privacy reasons. Affected students have been advised to contact their home embassy and the campus international student office for help. KOAA News5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Springs Police and partner agencies are picking up trash and offering support to people living in camps today—officials say the effort is part of an ongoing initiative to improve local conditions. 11 News
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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.
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Leslie Odom Jr. Concert
9:15 PM — The Broadmoor — Ticketed event — Experience a night of captivating music with Leslie Odom Jr.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Gershwin and Price Concert
7:30 p.m. — Pikes Peak Center For The Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant jazz of Gershwin and the soulful melodies of Price in an enchanting symphonic evening.
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