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Colorado Springs
Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ One person died on Monday afternoon after a dirt bike crash near 1015 Florence Avenue West in southern Colorado Springs — police and fire crews arrived just before 5 p.m. and believe speed was a likely factor. 11 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Springs Police are searching for 78-year-old Maryellen Conaway, last seen around 3:30 p.m. Monday at her home on the 6500 block of Charter Drive near Dublin and North Union Boulevard—she is described as a 5-foot-6, 175-pound white female wearing blue jeans, a pink shirt and dark shoes. 11 News
- ➤ Colorado Springs police are asking for help finding Virginia Manzi, a 70-year-old senior last seen Monday at 2:30 p.m. at La Baguette Cafe on East Pikes Peak and Tejon in downtown Colorado Springs + she is described as 5-foot-3, 110 pounds with gray hair, blue eyes, and wearing a black floral top with black leggings. 11 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On May 9, School District 49 filed a federal lawsuit in Colorado U.S. District Court against CHSAA, the Colorado Civil Rights Division and Attorney General Phil Weiser after approving a sports policy that sets teams by biological sex and limits locker room access. The suit alleges that current rules discriminate against female athletes — violating Title IX and the Equal Protection Clause. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Renovations at Palmer High School began with a groundbreaking ceremony (3:15 p.m. today) and work will officially begin Monday on the $100 million project that will restore the historic building and add a new academic wing. The project is set to continue for three years to boost the educational environment for local students. KOAA News5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Manitou Springs ordered residents and businesses to stop all water use except for essential drinking after high turbidity and the loss of a backup supply led to a critical emergency. The order prohibits non-drinking uses—such as dishwashing, laundry, and outdoor sprinklers—and closed facilities like the Manitou Springs Pool and Fitness Center while officials work to repair the Old North Slope Pipeline. 11 News
- ➤ Colorado Springs is set to purchase 5.75 acres from Academy School District 20 on the northeast side to form a 10.9-acre park near Cumbre Vista Park that will serve new neighborhoods like Powerwood 2 and Ridge at Woodmen. Councilwoman Nancy Henjum said the move is an important step towards meeting the city’s goal of 5.5 acres per 1,000 residents, though no funds have been set aside yet for park development. Colorado Springs Gazette
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Colorado Springs Monthly Evening Networking Mingle
5-7 p.m. — ViewHouse — Free for all entrepreneurs — Connect with fellow business owners in a welcoming atmosphere at this favorite local spot.
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Live Music with Michael Reese
5-8 p.m. — Rico's Cafe & Wine Bar — Enjoy happy hour and be captivated by the mesmerizing guitar skills of acclaimed artist Michael Reese.
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Pericles: An Adaptive Performance for People with Cognitive Disabilities
May 16-18 — Ent Center for the Arts — $15-$25 — Experience Shakespeare's Pericles through sensory drama games designed for people with cognitive disabilities.
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Car Show at Mash Mechanix Brewing
10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Mash Mechanix Brewing Co — Free admission — Check out diverse rides and enjoy craft beer, food trucks, and live music for the whole family.
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Pikes Peak Philharmonic May Concert
3-5 p.m. — Ent Center for the Arts — Ticketed event — Experience an afternoon of classical masterpieces concluding the Thoughts season with renowned compositions.
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Team Trivia Night
5:45-8 p.m. — Rico's Cafe & Wine Bar — Free to play — Enjoy a fun-filled evening of trivia with food and drink specials as you compete for prizes.
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Do Portugal Circus Performance
7:30 p.m. — 400 S Sierra Madre St. — Tickets from $104 — Enjoy an exciting show with mesmerizing performances by the Do Portugal Circus.
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The Jeremy Facknitz Band 'WILDCARDS' Tour
6 PM — Hillside Gardens & Event Center — More details to come — Enjoy a lively performance by an abbreviated version of the Jeremy Facknitz Band.
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Happy Hour Gathering in Colorado Springs
5-7 p.m. — Avenue 19 — RSVP recommended — Connect with AIA Colorado South members over drinks in a vibrant setting.
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Do Portugal Circus in Colorado Springs
7:30 PM — 400 S Sierra Madre St — $104-$297 — Experience the vibrant performances of the Do Portugal Circus in a captivating evening show.
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