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Colorado Springs
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 3rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A lineup of military and veterans events starts as Forged in Fire is set for tomorrow at Pikes Peak Center, followed by a challenge series, veterans expo, benefit concert, golf tournament and more gatherings from mid-May through July 25 (local websites offer registration details). Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Colorado Springs residents can help fight hunger by leaving nonperishable food at their mailbox on Saturday, May 9 — donations will go to local community pantries as part of the 30th annual letter carriers food drive. Colorado Springs Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ After a bust of 26 drivers for illegal street racing last weekend, Colorado Springs car enthusiasts held a car show at Sierra High School Saturday where fans showcased artful cars that reflect a respectful community vision rather than dangerous speed. Colorado Springs Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ USA Today 10Best named two Water World slides among the nation's best — Voyage to the Center of the Earth ranked second and Lost River of the Pharaohs ninth. The rides offer family-friendly thrills and themed adventures for visitors. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Local groups hosted the 8th Annual MMIR Walk downtown on Saturday, with a route from Acacia Park to City Hall to a mural near Pikes Peak Avenue, to honor missing indigenous relatives ahead of National MMIR Day (May 5). KOAA News5
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ American Medical Response’s Earn While You Learn program offers EMTs a chance to train as paramedics with hands-on instruction in an ambulance (at Penrose and St. Anthony Hospitals). Applicants outnumber slots; trainees earn $20 per hour while avoiding tuition fees and loans, paving a secure future in emergency care. Colorado Springs Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Travelers along highways south and east of Colorado Springs should expect military convoys from today until Thursday, traveling primarily on Colorado 94 and Colorado 71 with about 1,400 vehicles (moving from Fort Carson to the Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site), officials said. Colorado Springs Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Discovery Canyon claimed the 5A volleyball title on Saturday by beating Fountain-Fort Carson in straight sets and overcoming Cherry Creek in four; Rampart swept its regional contest + Colorado Springs Christian earned a state berth after wins on Friday. All teams now prepare for the state tournament. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ On Saturday, the Colorado Springs Switchbacks played to a 3-3 draw in Texas (at San Antonio FC's home field) after scoring a stoppage-time equalizer from a corner kick that leveled the match. They will host Orange County SC on May 8. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ The NHL released the full playoff schedule for the Avalanche-Wild series, with the first game starting today at 7 p.m. in Colorado (TNT, truTV, HBO MAX) and later matchups scheduled in Minnesota and Colorado through Sunday, May 17. Colorado Springs Gazette
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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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$4 House Wine | Hydrangea Hearts For Mom
1-3 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $39-$52 per person — Unleash your creativity while sipping wine and painting your own masterpiece for Mother's Day.
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Be^U's Legacy Chapter Network Meeting
9:30-11:30 a.m. — The Best Coffee & Lounge — Free entry — Connect with fellow women entrepreneurs to reflect and set goals for the month.
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Flight in the Vale: Painting Experience
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $39-$55 per person — Unleash your creativity in a fun and relaxed painting class guided by a local artist.
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Trivia Night at Goat Patch Brewing Company
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Free entry — Test your knowledge and enjoy craft beer with weekly prizes at trivia night.
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