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Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The El Paso County Parks Department announced that its Trailability program—which uses off-road mobility vehicles known as Terrain Hoppers to help people with disabilities access local trails—received a $30,730 grant from the Colorado Disability Funding Committee Tuesday. The funds will update current vehicles and support the purchase of an additional Terrain Hopper as the department plans to extend the program to Fox Run Nature Center in the near future. 11 News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, the Colorado Springs Fire Department responded to a structure fire near South El Paso Avenue and brought it under control by 12:18 p.m.—two people were evaluated and one was taken to a hospital for issues unrelated to the fire while investigators began determining its cause. 11 News
- ➤ On Monday, police reported that one person died when a dirt bike crashed on the south side of Colorado Springs near 1015 Florence Ave+ speed was likely a factor and no other vehicles were involved. Colorado Springs Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A woman was found dead after a shooting Tuesday at Mountain Shadows Apartments in the 1000 block of Fontmore Road on the west side of Colorado Springs following a burglary call just after 11:30 a.m.—police said an adult male who fled the scene in a vehicle is a person of interest as they continue their investigation. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Authorities are investigating the death of a woman found in a Colorado Springs apartment on Tuesday (May 13) as officials work to determine the circumstances surrounding her death. 11 News
- ➤ The Colorado Springs Police Department is asking for help to find 70-year-old Virginia Mazi, who was last seen on May 12 at 2:30 p.m.—she was at La Baguette Cafe and Espresso Bar in Downtown Colorado Springs, wearing a black floral top and black leggings and described as 5'3", 110 pounds with grey hair and blue eyes—and urges anyone with information to call 719—444—7000. FOX21
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials from the Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management briefed local county and city leaders on a multiagency project to design an Advanced Evacuation Plan that improves public safety in the region. The data-driven plan—using technology like Ladris, an AI tool—and incorporates lessons from recent wildfires and input from local agencies, and will be completed in November. FOX21
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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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Territory Days
10 a.m.-7 p.m. — Old Colorado City — Free entry — Celebrate Colorado's history with music, food, and family activities at this annual festival.
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