Good morning, Colorado Springs.

Ron Smith, 77, one of the tallest men in town, recounts his journey from early basketball days in Pueblo to coping with knee and heart issues at his Colorado Springs home — his story highlights athletic prowess and everyday challenges.

Local historian Steve Plutt and the Ute Pass Historical Society released a series of stories celebrating Colorado’s 150th birthday and the U.S.’ 250th by highlighting Beth Bradshaw, a Springs native who served as a nurse in WWII on D-Day and the Battle of the Bulge.

At Central Springs' Pikes Peak Pride Youth Square, young people enjoyed bubble blowing fairies, mermaids, read-a-longs, and free books at the safe space on Saturday as part of the festival.

Miss Pride 2025 Leia Trillz shared her journey in drag and sobriety (urging youth to embrace arts as a healing outlet).

Last week, the federal government designated the Pikes Peak region as a Sentinel Landscape to boost funding for conservation projects that benefit local military bases; agencies will soon work on wildfire mitigation and flood protection efforts (including buffer zone expansions).

In February 2022, five Army members reported seeing an unusual, potato-shaped object hovering over Cheyenne Mountain for two minutes while at Fort Carson.

A Pentagon-released document offered a rendering of the object and noted investigators suggested sunlight reflection from snow as a possible cause.

Local educators and community leaders called for increased funding for youth mental health services after a shelter-in-place at Skyway Elementary last March showed the benefits of short mindfulness lessons—recent panel talks stressed that more collaboration is needed to help students manage stress.

The historic Garden of the Gods 10 Mile Run marked its 50th anniversary Sunday morning with over 2,000 runners facing challenging courses and enjoying strong local support.

Winners Emily Chaston and Drake Ingold took the overall titles while volunteers and families enriched the celebration.

ACI Learning Colorado Springs IT Talent Hiring Event

12-3 p.m. — ACI Learning Colorado Springs — No cost — Connect with job-ready IT candidates and kickstart your hiring process.

Trivia Night at Goat Patch Brewing Company

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Free entry — Test your trivia skills while enjoying local brews and winning prizes.

Pedal Party Kickoff with UpaDowna

6-7:30 p.m. — Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort — Pay what you can — Enjoy a community bike ride with friends and refreshing post-ride specials.

VIP Fan Festival Weekend for the 104th PPIHC

PPIHC PreRace Car Show — Jun 19-20 — Winslow BMW of Colorado Springs — Free entry — Celebrate automotive passion with fellow car enthusiasts at this exciting pre-race event.

United We Rock Festival

12:00 PM — Red Leg Brewing Company — Experience award-winning craft beers and great vibes at this music and beer festival celebration.

The Garbologists

4 p.m. — Ent Center for the Arts — Check for ticket pricing — A sharp and heartfelt comedy about finding connection in the mess of everyday life.

Mellow Mondays Coloring Night

4-9 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Free entry — Unwind and enjoy a creative evening with coloring pages and a pint at this relaxing new tradition.

OCC Summer Concert Series

6-8 p.m. — Bancroft Park — Free entry — Enjoy electrifying blues and rock tunes by Hurricane Dave and the Stormchasers.

Banning Lewis Ranch Summer Concert Series Featuring The Burroughs

6 p.m. — Vista Park Pavilion — Free entry — Experience a lively night of 'sweaty soul music' under the stars with food trucks and community vibes.

Music in the Yard: The Fuzzheads

6-8 p.m. — Bristol Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy summer vibes with live music and local brews in a family-friendly atmosphere.