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Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. KOAA News5
- ➤ 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. FOX21
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. KOAA News5
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Colorado Springs Business Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Five people were arrested in connection to a deadly shooting on January 16th at a house on Dove Creek Circle in Security Widefield where 19-year-old Jonah Thirkill was shot dead and three others received minor injuries—police say charges include aggravated robbery and first-degree murder. KVOR
- ➤ Colorado Springs police identified 65-year-old Zonya Minor as the homicide victim found at a home in the 800 block of Yuma Street near North Circle Drive and East Platte Avenue around 7:25 p.m. on April 5 — 66-year-old Garcia Dudley was arrested and charged with Second Degree Murder after a verbal and physical dispute. FOX21
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. 11 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. Colorado Public Radio
- ➤ 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. KVOR
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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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Wyatt Cote Stand-Up Comedy Show
7:30-9 p.m. — Loonees Comedy Corner — General Admission starts at two-item minimum — Enjoy a night of laughter with award-winning comedian Wyatt Cote and special guests.
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Paw Patrol Live!
10 AM – 2 PM — Pikes Peak Center For The Performing Arts — Ticket required for ages 1 and up — Watch your favorite pups from Adventure Bay come to life in an exciting live show.
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