Daily editionWednesday, April 9th, 2025
Good morning, Colorado Springs.
The Daily Colorado Springs Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of April.
Community
Last week during a homeless camp cleanup in Colorado Springs, about two dozen people expressed gratitude for Westside CARES—an Old Colorado City nonprofit that offers housing solutions and vital support services to low-income residents.
The organization also helped residents obtain important documents amid ongoing funding cuts and rising community needs.
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A local WWII veteran celebrated his 100th birthday yesterday in Colorado Springs as friends and family gathered to mark his milestone life and service — Jim Akin, known for his flying adventures, is planning another skydiving trip soon.
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Business
The city of Colorado Springs has issued seven recreational marijuana licenses to existing medical marijuana businesses — five for stores and two for cultivation — in preparation for recreational sales beginning April 14.
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Education
Calhan School District launched an AI tool called ZeroEyes that scans existing school cameras for weapons and alerts first responders in three to five seconds.
The system—funded by state safety grants—works without new hardware and protects privacy by not streaming or storing biometric data.
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Government
City council affirmed a 1,900-acre annexation for the planned Karman Line development near Schriever Space Force Base after petitioners gathered enough signatures to force a ballot vote with a 6—3 split; a special election on June 17 will decide its future as 330,000 ballot packets are mailed to voters.
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Colorado Springs City Council denied an appeal to stop a 27-story apartment complex from being built in downtown Colorado Springs on Monday.
The One Vela project at Sahwatch and West Costilla will become the city’s tallest building with a mixed-use design — officials did not announce when construction will begin.
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Accidents
The Colorado Springs Fire Department responded with a second alarm Tuesday at Musashi restaurant — shutting down Northbound Academy Boulevard at East La Salle Street while investigators work to determine the fire’s cause.
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Colorado Springs Events
Undercurrent Live Performance
Thursday, April 10th, 2025 · 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
Friday, April 11th, 2025 · 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.
Basic Life Support Initial Course
Saturday, April 12th, 2025 · 9 AM – 3 PM — Saving American Hearts, Inc — $50 — Get certified in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers with AHA training.
Colorado Springs Pickers Bluegrass Jam
Sunday, April 13th, 2025 · 3-6 p.m. — 2 El Paso Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO — Free entry — Gather to share a love for Bluegrass and enjoy happy hour at The Watering Hole.
Gershwin and Price Concert
Monday, April 14th, 2025 · 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.
Return to Dust Concert
Tuesday, April 15th, 2025 · 6-10 p.m. — The Black Sheep — Tickets required — Experience the karmic saga of the alternative/grunge rock band from Los Angeles.
All-Ages Story Time
Wednesday, April 16th, 2025 · 1-2 p.m. — Peterson Library — Free entry — Enjoy fun stories, songs, and crafts in a welcoming environment for all ages.
Live Music with Michael Reese
Thursday, April 17th, 2025 · 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.
Hat Trick LIVE in the Ice Lair
Friday, April 18th, 2025 · 7-10 p.m. — Storybook Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy a lively performance from a local band covering everything from classic rock to 80s pop.
Nepali New Year 2082 Music Concert
Saturday, April 19th, 2025 · 5-10 p.m. — Masonic Center — $30 general admission; discounts available — Celebrate Nepali culture through music and cuisine with a live performance by renowned singer Deepesh Kishor Bhattarai.