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Sunday, April 6th, 2025
Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, April 5, families dealing with autism gathered at the Pikes Peak United Way Family Success Center on Verde Drive as the De La Vega Foundation hosted the Together Rising Conference, offering free haircuts, massages, health products, and community support (the Gonzales family shared their personal experience to help guide the event). The foundation, which began in 2024 to aid local residents and serve as a resource hub, aims to support all children on the spectrum. FOX21
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Springs firefighters responded to a two-car crash north of Palmer Park just after 3 p.m. that shut down all westbound lanes on Austin Bluffs and Meadowland and led to four people being taken to the hospital while police considered speed a factor. 11 News
- ➤ Colorado Springs firefighters rescued a driver after a car got stuck in a large water drainage near Astrozon and Powers in southeast Colorado Springs on April 5th. 11 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities arrested four people, including Ami Gallegos (18) and Noah Watkins (20), on April 4 in connection with a January shooting in Security-Widefield that killed one person, and they are still searching for a fifth suspect identified as 20-year-old Zion Alexander Tilmon who is considered armed and dangerous. Colorado Springs Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College has released its new theater season for 2025 to 2026 and announced upcoming museum exhibits. The season opens Sept 18 with Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson, Apt. 2B—a comedy reimagining classic detectives—while Mary Chenoweth works will be on display starting in June. Colorado Springs Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Friday's storm left roads in Colorado Springs wet but clear while Teller County saw roads become snow covered and icy, causing several slide-offs and a major roadway to shut down for a few hours. Snowplows cleared Teller roads early Saturday—travelers are advised to allow extra time until temperatures rise above freezing. 11 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado lawmakers recently blasted the Department of Early Childhood for not warning them sooner about an impending funding shortfall that could have cut therapy hours for young children. The Joint Budget Committee approved more than $16 million to keep services unchanged for now and the department will update its plans in June—steps that have reassured many Colorado families. Colorado Public Radio
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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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Return to Dust Concert
6-10 p.m. — The Black Sheep — Tickets required — Experience the karmic saga of the alternative/grunge rock band from Los Angeles.
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All-Ages Story Time
1-2 p.m. — Peterson Library — Free entry — Enjoy fun stories, songs, and crafts in a welcoming environment for all ages.
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Live Music with Michael Reese
5-8 p.m. — Rico's Cafe & Wine Bar — Happy hour from 4-6 p.m. — Experience mesmerizing guitar sounds from the acclaimed Michael Reese.
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