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Colorado Springs
Tuesday, June 10th, 2025
Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office asked for help finding 14-year-old Edith Samoei—who was last seen overnight in the 2000 block of Horsemanship Court in Cimarron Hills and reportedly made concerning statements about self-harm. 11 News
- ➤ Colorado Springs police asked for help finding 13-year-old Yareliz Files, who was last seen Sunday afternoon near the intersection of South Academy Boulevard and East Fountain Boulevard in the 4100 block of Sanders View wearing a hot pink t-shirt and dark bell bottom jeans, and she is described as a Hispanic girl *5-foot-3* with brown hair and brown eyes. Colorado Springs Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Colorado Springs-based Sachs Foundation awarded almost $2 million in scholarships and aid to its 94th class of Black scholars at a Sunday event held at Colorado College—53 new scholars, alumni, and family attended—and featured a conversation with Olympian Aisha Praught-Leer and author Ta-Nehisi Coates, who told the students they are far ahead of where he was at their age. The foundation remains committed to supporting education amid ongoing national debates over DEI. Colorado Springs Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Greenland Wildlife Overpass — a 200 by 200 foot structure for elk, deer, and pronghorn — will be complete in December along I-25 to reconnect habitats divided by the highway. Construction crews plan temporary lane closures in July and later this summer while installing girders and pouring the bridge deck. Colorado Springs Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sen. Hickenlooper and other senators introduced their version of the Fix Our Forests Act in April to improve forest management and wildfire prevention by speeding up permit approvals and creating a Wildfire Intelligence Center. Supporters say the bill will provide rapid wildfire responses while opponents argue it may lead to large-scale logging with reduced public input+ weakening environmental protections. Colorado Public Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Two new measles cases have been reported in Colorado—one in El Paso County in a child under 5 who traveled from Canada and one in an unvaccinated adult in Arapahoe County who was at Denver International Airport on May 13—bringing the state total to 14 cases. Health officials have listed several exposure sites statewide, including two in Colorado Springs, and advise anyone present during those times to watch for symptoms. FOX21
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Hillside Summer Concert Series
5:00 – 8:30 PM — Hillside Gardens & Event Center — $18 — Enjoy local bands, food, and drinks in a beautiful garden setting.
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Gentle Rain Live Performance
5-8 p.m. — Rico's Cafe & Wine Bar — Free entry — Enjoy dynamic tunes from one of Colorado Springs' finest bands featuring vocalist Marcelle Hureau.
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New Moon Drifters Live Music
3:30-6:30 p.m. — The Mining Exchange — Free entry — Enjoy free live country and swing music in a charming courtyard atmosphere.
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Live Music: Silver Moon Riders
5-8 p.m. — Red Leg Brewing Company — Free entry — Get ready for a summer full of great vibes and even better tunes on the lawn.
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Father Hood 5K Run
9 AM – 12 PM — John Venezia Community Park — Registration fee required — Participate in a family-friendly 5K run to promote community and health.
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Scavenger Hunt in Colorado Springs
6 PM – 4 AM — Colorado Springs Area — Ticket required — A family-friendly scavenger hunt blending adventure with technology.
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Family Fun Nights at the Library
4:30-6:00 p.m. — Peterson Library — Free entry — Experience a delightful STEAM activity with family every Tuesday night.
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Epic Kids Only Alien Art Camp
11:00 AM – 3:30 PM — Painting with a Twist — $85 per person — Blast off into cosmic creativity with alien-themed art projects and fun for ages 6-13.
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Music Video Bingo Night
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Free entry — Challenge your musical knowledge with visual and audio clues at this fun bingo event.
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Ivywild Summer Solstice Sound Bath Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Ivywild School — Ticket prices vary — Experience a serene sound bath with crystal bowls, gongs, and more in celebration of the Summer Solstice.
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