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Thursday, April 24th, 2025
Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Springs man Joshua Spradling, 33 — arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, kidnapping, robbery and burglary — is held on a $500,000 bond with a 9 a.m. court appearance scheduled for today. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ A woman was arrested for motor vehicle theft in Cimarron Hills on Sunday when deputies stopped her white Chevrolet pickup for an obscured license plate—she now faces charges including motor vehicle theft, possession of a weapon by a previous offender, drug paraphernalia and fictitious registration. 11 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Colorado Springs-based homeschool Science Olympiad team kept its winning streak when the high school squad won statewide for the fourth time in five years (with wins in 2023, 2024, and today) while the middle school team won its first title since 2021. Head coach Cindy Puhek said the repeated wins have increased pressure as more teams now aim at them. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Bryan Construction and CRP Architects proposed new plans for Jenkins Middle School that move the 7th and 8th grade wing to the southeast corner as part of a $30 million project (phase one complete by early August) to ready the building for the next school year. The board will vote on the budget and design plan next week (ensuring safety improvements and addressing building distress) before construction moves forward. 11 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Uber said it will stop operating in Colorado if lawmakers pass a rideshare bill that forces companies to run driver background checks every six months and record rides+ the company said that these rules could cause technical challenges and drive up costs, urging lawmakers to seek a compromise before the session ends on May 7. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ The City of Colorado Springs said Marksheffel Road will close temporarily tonight from 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. and again from Friday at 7 p.m. to Monday morning for utility work — a detour along Peterson Road will allow local access to Reach Church and the Mountain Valley Preserve neighborhood. 11 News
- ➤ Firefighters with the Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station Fire Department began controlled burn drills at Cheyenne Mountain from 9 a.m. to noon on April 23 and will continue them through April 30 for annual recertification + officials said all safety measures are in place and asked the public not to call 911 if they see smoke. 11 News
- ➤ Today, smoke is visible at Cheyenne Mountain due to a fire training drill by the Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station Fire Department that will run from 9 a.m. to noon for a week—officials say there is no emergency—and residents are reminded—please do not call 911 if they see the smoke—. KOAA News5
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Monster Jam - Sunday
1-5 p.m. — The Broadmoor World Arena — Check website for pricing — Experience epic monster truck thrills with jaw-dropping stunts and family-friendly fun.
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