Good morning, Colorado Springs.

Palmer High School, Colorado Springs' oldest high school, will begin $100 million renovations to update its facilities and preserve its historic building—meanwhile, the Unitarian Church of Lincoln celebrated Earth Day by showcasing a decade of energy upgrades that have lowered its utility bills and helped the planet.

Tuesday morning, a small wing of The Gardens Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation center at 104 Lois Lane was evacuated after a hazmat incident suspected to have been caused by improperly mixed cleaning chemicals that released vapor into air vents—fire crews responded at 9:20 a.m., and by shortly after 10 a.m. hazmat technicians declared the building safe, allowing 23 residents to return while two were hospitalized for minor respiratory issues and one was treated on scene amid nearby road closures.

Clay and Emily Ross reopened Yobel and the Look Up Gallery on April 17 at a new 4,700-square-foot space in downtown Colorado Springs (517 S.

Cascade Avenue) after closing in December 2023 when a fire in a neighboring business forced them to relocate. The boutique now features an art gallery with 18 local artists and will offer community classes (Ikebana floral design workshops starting May 1) as downtown continues to grow.

The Colorado Springs City Council declared May 5 the start of Small Business Week—an effort to encourage support for local small shops.

The week will include a celebration and awards ceremony on May 5, an AI workshop on May 7, a listening tour on May 8, and a closing celebration on May 9.

Two people were hospitalized after a shooting near Memorial Park Monday night—police reported the victims suffered minor injuries after a suspect fired dozens of shots while they were in their car and noted no one is in custody.

Colorado Springs District 11 will begin a $100 million, multi-year renovation of Palmer High School downtown this summer to update classrooms, tear down select buildings, and design a new athletic field area.

Local residents raised concerns over the potential closure of Boulder Street for construction — a measure pending a city permit.

On Tuesday, Earth Day inspired Colorado Springs residents to pick up trash as the city built on last year’s Clean COS efforts that removed over 2,900 tons of debris—an effort leader Mayor Mobolade highlighted while expanding the Neighborhood Services Team to 48 members.

Public Works Manager Corey Farkas explained that citizen help is needed to cover over 200 square miles to keep our waterways safe.

Colorado enacted a law that bans funeral homes from misusing funds for premade funeral plans and requires families to arrange body transportation following high-profile cases such as the one at Return to Nature in Penrose+ with bipartisan support from lawmakers.

A Denver federal judge ruled on Tuesday to bar ICE from deporting two Venezuelan men and roughly 100 other detainees from Colorado held at the GEO detention facility to a Salvadoran prison.

The decision stated that if any detainee is moved, they will be given a chance for judicial review—upholding their right to due process under immigration law.

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.

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.

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.

Sunday Worship Service

4-6 a.m. — Outreach Inc. — Free entry — Participate in a weekly worship experience for community connection and spiritual enrichment.

Silversun Pickups Live Concert

9:30 p.m. — The Black Sheep — Cheap tickets available — Experience the electrifying performance of Silversun Pickups in Colorado Springs.

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.

The Jeremy Facknitz Band Live

2-10 p.m. — Millibo Art Theatre — Ticket info not provided — Experience the dynamic sounds of Jeremy Facknitz and his talented band after a long hiatus.

John Wise LIVE at Rico's Cafe and Wine Bar

5-8 p.m. — Rico's Cafe & Wine Bar — Free entry — Enjoy a creative fusion of Blues with local favorites John Wise, Brad Eastin, and Bobby McGuffin.

Monster Jam - Friday

7-11 p.m. — The Broadmoor World Arena — Fun for the whole family — Experience thrilling monster truck action and stunts live at Monster Jam.

Sensory Friendly Spring Fling

10 a.m. — John Venezia Community Park — Free entry — Celebrate spring with inclusive activities for all sensory needs at this family-friendly gathering.