Daily editionMonday, April 6th, 2026
Good morning, Colorado Springs.
The Daily Colorado Springs Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of April.
Community
Bear Creek Nature Center is celebrating 50 years this year with a series of engaging programs that connect visitors to nature.
The center, which first opened in 1976, will host family-friendly events including an egg hunt and birding hike later this month.
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Last March, 900 attendees at Broadmoor Hall in Colorado Springs helped Care and Share Food Bank raise a record $427,500 to provide over 1 million meals, and upcoming luncheons will be held in Pueblo in April and in Alamosa in May.
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Christians Engaged, a Colorado Springs nonprofit, is organizing America Reads the Bible so nearly 500 national leaders will read Bible passages from April 19-25 at Washington’s Museum of the Bible.
The event starts with a church service on April 18 + is broadcast live.
Colorado Springs GazetteRead more
Business
Entrepreneurs in Springs Ranch are meeting local needs by opening new spots such as Beans & Brews Coffee House, which opened in January near schools, and Fit Body Boot Camp, which celebrated one year with tailored workouts including sessions for 60-plus residents.
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Economy
Local data shows Colorado Springs has a 13% apartment vacancy rate with median single-family home prices decreasing by 1.7%, improving the Cost of Housing Index from 37% to 33%.
Pikes Peak building permits remain robust, reflecting continued multifamily development amid broader economic signs of slow growth and rising inflation expectations.
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Government
CDOT will begin repairs on a five-mile stretch of Highway 115 near Penrose today at 7 a.m., with work set to continue through fall and impact traffic in the southbound lane (mile markers 14-19) from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday.
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Sports
Lauren Betts from Grandview High helped UCLA win the NCAA women’s basketball championship on Sunday in Phoenix by scoring 21 points & grabbing 10 rebounds in a 79-51 win over South Carolina as the team earned its first title since 1978.
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Tomoyuki Sugano pitched six strong innings in his first start at Coors Field on Sunday, earning a standing ovation from fans as the Rockies beat the Phillies 4-1 — Mickey Moniak hit two home runs that powered the win.
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USAFA athletes will wear the new Freedom 250 patch on their uniforms to mark American independence as the academy celebrates 250 years of freedom.
Multiple spring teams will use the patch, and more teams will adopt it in the fall.
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Colorado Springs Events
Black Rose Acoustic Society Fundraiser: Bleating Heart Night
Tuesday, April 7th, 2026 · 5-9 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — $1 donation per pint — Enjoy live acoustic music while supporting a local nonprofit at a cozy brewery event.
Colorado College Music at Midday
Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 · 12:15-1:15 p.m. — Sperry S. And Ella Graber Packard Hall of Music and Art — Free entry — Experience the diverse musical talents of Colorado College students showcasing vocal and instrumental works.
Mom's Unhinged Standup Comedy Show
Thursday, April 9th, 2026 · 7:30-9:30 p.m. — Loonees Comedy Corner — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of hilarious storytelling about motherhood, marriage, and the joys of life with special comedic guests.
2026 Brew Fest
Friday, April 10th, 2026 · 6-10 p.m. — Peterson SFB Hub Community Center — $25 per person — Enjoy craft brews and live music while sampling local flavors.
Dreamboat Annie Presents: Journey to the Heart of Zeppelin
Saturday, April 11th, 2026 · 7:30-10:30 p.m. — Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Cost info not provided — Experience a night of rock classics as Dreamboat Annie pays tribute to Journey, Heart, and Led Zeppelin.
Date Night Painting Class with Free Drink
Sunday, April 12th, 2026 · 6-8 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $40-$48 per person — Enjoy an evening of creativity with your first drink on the house while you paint.
Just Between Friends Spring Sale
Friday, April 17th, 2026 · 11 AM – 1 PM — Colorado Springs Event Center — Check event page for entry fee — Spring sale event showcasing a variety of items for families.
Pikes Peak Herb Fest 22nd Annual
Saturday, April 18th, 2026 · 10 AM – 3 PM — Westside Community Center — Free entry — Celebrate herbalism, gardening, and community with vendors, education, and live music.
Victory Garden Market
Sunday, April 19th, 2026 · 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Cottonwood Center for the Arts — Free entry — Learn from Master Gardeners and shop local artisan goods at this vibrant community market.
Hoodoo Honey Blues Night
Monday, April 20th, 2026 · 6:00 – 9:30 PM — Louie Louie's Piano Bar — Cost info not provided — Experience soulful blues with a touch of funk from Hoodoo Honey and Teri Senior.