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Saturday, April 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region cared for two stray dogs—Reggie and Willow—who arrived on a cold day with little strength and weight; foster care helped them gain weight until they were ready for adoption and found loving homes. FOX21
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A motorcyclist died after a crash on Thursday at the intersection of Platte Avenue and Prospect Street east of downtown Colorado Springs — police responded at about 5:20 p.m. and the crash remains under investigation. Colorado Springs Gazette
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Limited body camera footage of the March 31 officer-involved shooting in downtown Colorado Springs was released by the police—38-year-old Nathaniel Altman died after he resisted commands and moved toward an occupied vehicle, and the investigation is now being handled by the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ A man wanted for felony domestic violence assault by strangulation and felony kidnapping was arrested in Colorado Springs, police said. 11 News
- ➤ The undocumented semi-truck driver Ignacio Cruz-Mendoza, jailed after causing the fatal crash on US 285 that killed 64-year-old Scott Miller near Conifer last June, was deported back to Mexico on April 16—his record shows multiple ICE removals over the years. KOAA News5
- ➤ Colorado Springs Police are seeking 13-year-old Somaya Schmidt who was last seen on April 18 around 9:00 p.m. near her residence in the 2500 block of Wimbleton Court and is described as black (5'7, 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes) wearing a light off-the-shoulder sweatshirt, black leggings and black and white Nike shoes. 11 News
- ➤ Colorado Springs Police are asking for help finding 12-year-old Savhene Franklin, who was last seen around 8 a.m. Thursday leaving her home in the 1500 block of South Chelton Road near Verde Drive — winter alerts went into effect Friday and will expire today as snow is expected. KOAA News5
- ➤ Return to Nature owner Jon Hallford will be sentenced in state court on August 22 after his hearing was delayed because Judge Eric Bentley said he must wait for a federal sentence (the investigation found nearly 190 improperly stored bodies), while Carie Hallford is set for trial on Sept. 8. Colorado Springs Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ District 11 fired athletic director Chris Noll effective April 3 and school board officials said no further details are available because of personnel rules. Updates will be provided as more information is released. KOAA News5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Springs Airport finished a three-day FAA inspection and received a report with no mistakes — a sign it met strict federal safety rules — and officials praised the hard work of its maintenance and operations teams. City of Colorado Springs
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Spring Awakening: An Easter Sound Journey
3:30-5 p.m. — Singing Bowls of the Rockies — $0.98 ticket fee — Immerse in sacred vibrations and embrace renewal through a transformative sound bath experience.
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Quick Evening Escape at the East Library
5:15-5:45 p.m. — Pikes Peak Library District - East Library — Free entry — Enjoy a calming break at the library with stories and playtime for your little ones.
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Steak Night
3:30-7 p.m. — Peterson SFB Hub Community Center — $14 — Indulge in a mouthwatering hand-cut ribeye steak with loaded baked potato and fresh salad.
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Pet Food Distribution Volunteer Event
7-9 a.m. — Westside Community Center — Free participation — Help local families by distributing pet food to those in need.
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Wayne Wilkinson Live Performance
5-8 p.m. — The Mining Exchange — Free show — Enjoy a cozy evening with jazzy guitar tunes and refreshing drinks in a stylish bar setting.
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Blithe Spirit
7:30 p.m. — Ent Center for the Arts — $12 general admission — A comedic drama where a séance accidentally summons a troublesome ghost from the past.
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Live Music with Frank Moore
6-9 p.m. — Rico's Cafe & Wine Bar — Free entry — Enjoy original tunes and covers from a local legend at this intimate cafe.
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Sunday Worship Service
4-6 a.m. — Outreach Inc. — Free entry — Participate in a weekly worship experience for community connection and spiritual enrichment.
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Silversun Pickups Live Concert
9:30 p.m. — The Black Sheep — Cheap tickets available — Experience the electrifying performance of Silversun Pickups in Colorado Springs.
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Scavenger Hunt in Colorado Springs
6 PM – 4 AM — Anywhere in Colorado Springs — Tickets required — Enjoy a family-friendly scavenger hunt with a modern twist and riddle-like clues.
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