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Colorado Springs
Wednesday, April 29th, 2026
Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. Colorado Springs Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ 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. 11 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region and Shutter and Strum received Arts in Society grants to expand arts education access for students in Harrison District 2 and Southern Colorado. Colorado Springs Business Journal
- ➤ 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. 11 News
- ➤ 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. 11 News
- ➤ 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. KOAA News5
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A warm winter is changing how honeybees pollinate in southern Colorado + researchers say bees are shifting to earlier blooms. 11 News
- ➤ 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. Colorado Public Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. Colorado Public Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ 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. Colorado Springs Gazette
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ 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. 11 News
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Jagged Little Pill: The Musical
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.
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Shaun Jones Live Comedy Show
7:30-9 p.m. — Loonees Comedy Corner — General admission available — Experience a night of laughter with Shaun Jones and special guests at this comedic showcase.
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Do The Crawl de Mayo Pub Crawl
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.
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Summer Music Series: Countywyde
2-5 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Enjoy local music and craft beer in a vibrant summer atmosphere.
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Bike the Garden
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.
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Sweet T's Rude Blues Jam
6-9 p.m. — PEAK 31 @ Union Station — Free entry — Dive into an energetic blues jam session showcasing local talent every Tuesday night.
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Jordan Feliz: God Is Good Tour
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.
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Unplugged at the Lodge
6-8 p.m. — Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort — Happy Hour pricing available — Enjoy local musicians playing acoustic originals and covers every Thursday night.
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Retiree Lunch at IBEW 113
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — IBEW Local 113 — Free to attend — Enjoy a delightful lunch with apprentices and fellow retirees as IBEW Local 113 caters the meal.
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Archaeological Stewardship in the Pikes Peak Region
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.
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~ Albert Einstein
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