Daily
Colorado Springs
Wednesday, June 18th, 2025
Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The annual Colorado Springs Western Street Breakfast takes place today on Pikes Peak Avenue as the Pikes Peak Range Riders serve pancakes, eggs, sausage and a beverage for $5 cash while featuring local acts to support military families. Attendees may also join a children’s costume contest and local performances before the riders start their week-long Peak Ride at 8 a.m.—breakfast ends at 9 a.m. Colorado Public Radio
- ➤ A Colorado Springs resident, Gail Lott, joined a genealogy workshop run by a local nonprofit that helps Black families learn about their history and family health. The nonprofit will also hold a Juneteenth celebration on June 19 at the Westside Community Center, located at 1620 West Bijou Street. KOAA News5
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Union workers at Colorado Springs Safeway stores voted overwhelmingly to join a strike over unfair work practices that started on June 15 in other cities + 99% of retail and meat department workers in Colorado Springs approved the action on June 17. Safeway said it is negotiating in good faith and disputes the union's claims. FOX21
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Tuesday, an El Paso County judge ruled that prosecutor Brien Cecil’s extreme comments led to the disqualification of him and the entire 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office from prosecuting Rocky West in the Springs Rescue Mission stabbing case—West, who faces a first-degree murder charge for killing Isaiah Curtis Plair last July, will be reassigned and is set to appear for arraignment on July 8. Colorado Springs Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tuesday night, votes were counted in the Colorado Springs Special Election on whether to annex 1,800 acres for the proposed Karman Line development near Schriever Space Force Base—initial results showed over 61,000 voters opposed and nearly 14,000 in favor from 67,593 returned ballots out of 335,364 registered voters. 11 News
- ➤ Josh Shipley of Montrose traveled to Washington to meet lawmakers about the clean energy tax credit and warned that an abrupt end could cost his company jobs—he urged a gradual phase-out to avoid severe economic impact. Meanwhile, 12-year-old Malakai Norick met with legislators to share his personal experience with Medicaid changes that might affect his treatment—adding a human perspective to the national debate over the big bill. Colorado Public Radio
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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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Colorado Springs Autism Walk and Resource Fair
10 AM – 1 PM — Memorial Park — Support local autism initiatives — Participate in a community-driven walk and resource fair to enhance awareness and support for autism.
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Painting with a Purpose Fundraiser
3-5 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $38-$50 per person — Enjoy a creative afternoon supporting a local non-profit while painting your own masterpiece.
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Self Defense Academy Youth Summer Camp
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — Self Defense Academy Colorado Springs — Registration required — Engage in a week of outdoor fun and self-defense training designed for kids.
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Steve Langemo Live at The Mining Exchange
5-8 p.m. — The Mining Exchange — Free entry — Experience a vibrant performance blending jazz, funk, and electronic music in a lively hotel lobby.
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Hillside Summer Concert Series
6-8:30 p.m. — Hillside Gardens — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy live music from Grizzly Gopher, Roma Ransom, and John Wise & the Tribe in a beautiful garden setting.
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Monthly Lunch Networking Mingle
12-2 p.m. — Pueblo Viejo Mexican Restaurant — RSVP appreciated — Network with local business owners over delicious food in a relaxed setting.
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Thomas Owen Band in the Courtyard
4-7 p.m. — The Mining Exchange — Free entry — Enjoy classic country infused with rock and roll in a vibrant outdoor setting.
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Kid's Painting & Plushie Making Party
10 AM – 12 PM — Painting with a Twist — $35 per person — Kids create unique paintings and stuffed animals in a fun, hands-on pARTy!
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