Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of May.
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🏘️ Community
The nonprofit We Fortify received unanimous approval Tuesday to build Prospect Village, a community of 18 tiny homes for young adults on Prospect Street near Flanagan Park.
They will begin work after final approval at the next council meeting—renovating an existing home into a large common space and the detached garage for storage.
🚧 Accidents
Colorado Springs firefighters rescued a person who fell 40 feet near Bear Creek Road just after 6:00 p.m. and transported the patient (who sustained minor injuries) to a local hospital.
🚨 Crime
A man suffered a gunshot wound to his foot near Hancock Expressway and Chelton Road on Friday night in a road rage incident, and police arrested Jajuan Jones on suspicion of first-degree assault and harassment— the victim was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at Memorial Central.
Street lights are now on in Remington Park—an installation that began after the fatal stabbing of Tadeo Francisco Villavicencio-Ramirez on June 17th, 2024, and no arrest has yet been made.
At 10 p.m. under the South Circle Drive bridge on Hancock Expressway, a motorcycle rider died in a fatal traffic crash—while the vehicle driver was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries—police said.
Colorado Springs police arrested Chad Orr early Saturday at around 3:45 a.m.—he is suspected of multiple burglaries, criminal mischief, and resisting arrest after officers responded to an in-progress burglary on West Pikes Peak Avenue and received calls of a naked man breaking into residences on West Colorado Avenue.
🎓 Education
At Pikes Peak State College's spring commencement on Saturday at The Broadmoor World Arena, more than 2,400 graduates heard Colorado Community College System chancellor Joe Garcia and Mayor Yemi Mobolade stress accessible education—earned by overcoming challenges—and the need to pursue further studies.
🎉 Colorado Springs Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Black Keys Concert
1 AM — Ford Amphitheater — Tickets from $93 — Experience the electrifying sounds of The Black Keys live in concert.
Family Fun Nights
4:30-6 p.m. — Peterson Library — Free entry — Explore a different STEAM activity each week with caregiver supervision required.
Family Fun Painting Class
1:30-3:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $29 per person — A creative class for families to enjoy painting together with expert guidance.
🏠 Colorado Springs Real Estate
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