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Colorado Springs
Thursday, May 15th, 2025
Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Colorado Springs couple held their courthouse wedding on May 5 and then went to the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region to adopt a husky pup—choosing to share their special day with a new family member. The event has been called an inspiring example of love and commitment to pet adoption. FOX21
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Colorado Springs Fire Department quickly contained a brush fire burning in a bush in the Chapel Hills Mall parking lot on Wednesday after it was reported just before 10:00 a.m. and controlled by 10:10 a.m. with no injuries reported. KOAA News5
- ➤ A Colorado Springs snowboarder who fell 500 feet on Pikes Peak in December is nearly fully recovered today and reunited with the volunteer rescuers who saved him—and he credits his damaged helmet and quick response for his survival. 11 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Kevin Wells (36) was taken into custody after he allegedly shot his girlfriend at his Fontmore Road apartment on Tuesday morning and then called 911 to report a break-in before his father and boss called in his confession. 11 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Colorado Springs is starting work this week on Woodmen Road between Campus Drive and Interstate 25 to reconfigure the concrete median—updating traffic signals, street signage, and left turn lanes to ease congestion for motorists. The work will close one lane in each direction and finish by the end of June. City of Colorado Springs
- ➤ On Tuesday, Lyft sent Gov. Polis a letter asking him to veto a rideshare safety bill while women attacked by a rideshare impersonator urged him to sign it. The bill adds safety measures such as regular background checks and optional ride recordings— it now awaits his decision. KOAA News5
- ➤ Manitou Springs officials asked residents and business owners to conserve water through the end of this week after a Monday runoff made the water hazy and forced a critical emergency declaration, and they said storage tanks remain half full—efforts to restore potable service continue—while restrictions hold. Colorado Public Radio
- ➤ A shelter-in-place order is in effect near Antler Creek Golf Course due to a gas leak affecting the area from Londonderry Drive and Liberty Grove Drive to Rex Road, Keating Drive, and Mount Princeton Drive. The sheriff's office advises residents to close windows, turn off heating and cooling systems, and avoid open flames until authorities lift the order. Colorado Springs Gazette
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ At the Mining Exchange Hotel downtown a new restaurant called Oro opened in late April and now serves Italian food with Colorado flair for local diners. The menu features local meats and sustainable seafood for dishes like bison carpaccio and braised lamb shank — and the staff gives friendly, home-style service. Springs
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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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Silent Sky
4:00 – 5:30 p.m. — Ent Center for the Arts — Ticket purchase required — Discover the wonders of the universe through the story of a pioneering woman astronomer.
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