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Saturday, May 17th, 2025
Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Department is opening many water attractions for Memorial Day weekend, with downtown fountains and splash pads set to open on May 24 and a spray ground at Deerfield Hills scheduled for June 1. Outdoor pools at Monument Valley and Wilson Ranch will welcome visitors with day passes starting May 24, while some facilities remain closed for safety assessments (details may change based on weather). City of Colorado Springs
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire at the Greenway Flats apartments south of downtown Colorado Springs left one person with minor smoke inhalation and made four of the 65 units uninhabitable while the building was evacuated—the cause is under investigation. Colorado Springs Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ One person died after an apparent shooting in the parking lot of Park Hill Shopping Center on May 16th as officers arrived at 2:47 p.m.—they are investigating the homicide and speaking with one person of interest while the center is closed for a few hours. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ The Colorado Springs Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Friday when officers arrived at 2:50 a.m. near Cheyenne Boulevard and Cresta Road—finding a woman with a gunshot wound who was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and no arrests have been made. 11 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Springs poet Jimmy Sena introduces his new book Tesla's Walk: An Invitation to Tesla's Colorado Springs, which uses narrative verse to show Nikola Tesla’s day in town during his eight-month visit from May 1899 to January 1900. He will be featured at the free Mountain of Authors event today at Library 21c (the book was nominated for awards and is available at local bookstores). Colorado Springs Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At UCCS on May 16, over 1,600 graduates earned their degrees at Broadmoor World Arena while students from various colleges celebrated with family support. The ceremony awarded 24 PhDs, more than 350 master’s, and over 1,200 undergraduate degrees — many graduates credited their families for helping them succeed. FOX21
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting May 19, traffic on Tejon Street north of Pikes Peak Avenue will change as crews use heavy equipment to move a fire hydrant along a 200 foot section of the southbound lane; the lane will resume its normal pattern on May 23 and nearby businesses will not face water service interruptions — the project also expands outdoor dining areas and sidewalks to boost safety and business activity. City of Colorado Springs
- ➤ Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services released its annual report that highlighted 2024 successes like reopening the historic 1903 courthouse as the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum after an $8.2 million upgrade—adding 4,000 square feet of exhibit space—while also opening Antlers Park Dog Park and upgrading irrigation systems to save up to 20% water. City of Colorado Springs
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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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The Black Keys Concert
1 AM — Ford Amphitheater — Tickets from $93 — Experience the electrifying sounds of The Black Keys live in concert.
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Family Fun Nights
4:30-6 p.m. — Peterson Library — Free entry — Explore a different STEAM activity each week with caregiver supervision required.
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