Daily editionWednesday, April 29th, 2026
Good morning, Colorado Springs.
The Daily Colorado Springs Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of April.
Community
Great Wolf Lodge offers season passes from May 1 to Aug. 31 at 9494 Federal Drive so families can enjoy its 84°F indoor water park with a wave pool, waterslides, lazy river and splash pads plus daily activities; limited passes are $110 and unlimited passes $350.
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Culture
American Theatre Guild announced that Broadway at Pikes Peak Center will host the 2026-27 season featuring four shows (including premieres of Hadestown, The Book of Mormon, and The Bodyguard) that will run from the end of November through April 2027.
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Mo’s Diner in Manitou Springs preserves its 1947 charm, offering classic breakfast fare in a cozy dining room.
Locals can slow down for a nostalgic meal + enjoy an unchanged space amid nearby new hotels and busy traffic.
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Education
Local students raised and released trout on April 28 to learn about water quality and pollution at a hands-on educational event in Colorado Springs + organizers said the activity aimed to build environmental awareness.
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High school students attended a construction career fair in Colorado Springs today where dozens of companies offered on-the-spot job applications and career info.
The event (hosted by Careers in Construction Colorado) gave students a chance to learn about hands-on trades and explore long-term job opportunities.
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Fifth-graders at Howbert Elementary raised about 210 trout eggs — a project to boost water quality education — and released rainbow trout on Monday, Apr. 27.
The project taught students to test water quality and raised awareness about pollution while encouraging conservation and teamwork.
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Environment
Officials warn that record low snowpack may cause water shortages this summer and lawmakers are considering bills that require data centers to report water use — a measure to conserve resources amid ongoing drought concerns.
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A warm winter is changing how honeybees pollinate in southern Colorado + researchers say bees are shifting to earlier blooms.
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Government
A former quarry — known locally as the scar — was donated to the city on Tuesday and will be annexed mid-May.
City officials say the public will help determine future use, with options including wildlife habitat or a recreational bike park.
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Health
Seniors approaching 65 can get free help to choose Medicare plans using the Medicare + You handbook, online plan tools, or a call to Medicare or local SHIP offices.
This guidance clears confusing options and gives residents the information needed for wise health coverage decisions.
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State health officials report that Colorado has recorded 17 measles cases across six counties by April 28 — nearing 20 infections this year and highlighting falling vaccination rates among kindergartners, with a confirmed case in Lake County involving an unvaccinated teenager.
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Lifestyle
Sandro and Vonn, two bonded guinea pigs, are available for immediate adoption today at the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region with a $35 fee; they must be adopted together and are ideal starter pets for families.
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Colorado Springs Events
Jagged Little Pill: The Musical
Thursday, April 30th, 2026 · 7:00–9:30 p.m. — Fine Arts Center — Tickets vary — Discover the heartfelt complexities of a seemingly perfect family through Alanis Morissette's iconic music.
LIVE at the Lodge - The Wallens
Friday, May 1st, 2026 · 6-8 p.m. — Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort — Free entry — Enjoy lively tunes with local crafted drinks on the patio.
Do The Crawl de Mayo Pub Crawl
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 · 4:30-9 p.m. — Avenue 19 — Tickets required — Celebrate Cinco de Mayo early with a vibrant pub crawl featuring games, contests, and festive drinks.
Summer Music Series: Countywyde
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026 · 2-5 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Enjoy local music and craft beer in a vibrant summer atmosphere.
Bike the Garden
Monday, May 4th, 2026 · 5:30-7:30 p.m. — Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort — Free participation — Enjoy a casual evening bike ride through Garden of the Gods while savoring happy hour drinks afterward.
Sweet T's Rude Blues Jam
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026 · 6-9 p.m. — PEAK 31 @ Union Station — Free entry — Dive into an energetic blues jam session showcasing local talent every Tuesday night.
Jordan Feliz: God Is Good Tour
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026 · 7:30-10:30 p.m. — Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Ticket prices vary — Experience the dynamic Contemporary Christian music of Jordan Feliz, accompanied by special guest Riley Clemmons.
Unplugged at the Lodge
Thursday, May 7th, 2026 · 6-8 p.m. — Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort — Happy Hour pricing available — Enjoy local musicians playing acoustic originals and covers every Thursday night.
Food Distribution Event
Friday, May 8th, 2026 · 10-11 a.m. — Norris Penrose Event Center — Open to all — Help your community by receiving essential food supplies available until they run out.
Archaeological Stewardship in the Pikes Peak Region
Saturday, May 9th, 2026 · 2-3 p.m. — Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum — $5 suggested donation — Explore archaeological stewardship efforts and discoveries in the Pikes Peak region with local experts.