Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of June.
Good morning, Colorado Springs.
Coach Austin Clarke led the 30th Field of Dreams baseball camp for the deaf and hard of hearing — sponsored by the Austin Bluffs Sertoma Club — at Goose Gossage Youth Park this weekend; he used skills learned from growing up with a deaf brother to connect with the campers for the third straight year.
On Saturday just after 3 p.m., Colorado Springs firefighters—responding to a structure fire on E.
Cache La Poudre Street near the Bennett Avenue intersection—urged residents to avoid the area.
On Friday at 12:21 p.m., Colorado Springs police said that a black motorcycle traveling westbound on the 2400 Block of Bijou Street struck a white Nissan sedan exiting Platte Place — killing the helmeted rider while the car driver was taken to hospital for minor injuries.
Two vehicles rolled over at Uintah and North Nevada on June 21 just before 1:30 a.m., and police said one driver was cited for DUI with no injuries reported — the road was briefly closed and has now reopened.
Police said a series of overnight smash-and-grab burglaries targeting vape and marijuana shops repeated a 2024 pattern and led to the arrest of two juveniles on Friday at an apartment complex on Shadow Ridge Grove near the University of Colorado Colorado Springs—one suspect reportedly had multiple felony warrants.
Penrose Heritage Museum in Colorado Springs is a free museum that shows the city’s largest collection of Pikes Peak Hill Climb cars and memorabilia through an exhibit called the Hill Climb Experience—it features historic race cars, safety displays including a 2012 accident, and artifacts like Spencer Penrose’s 1918 race car. The museum honors local racing history and offers interactive activities for visitors of all ages.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon: The Brotherhood of Rock Tour
7-11 PM — Ford Amphitheater — Tickets available — Experience the iconic Kevin Cronin Band's thrilling performance in a summer music outing.
Oakland Ballers at Rocky Mountain Vibes
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM — Security Service Field — VIP packages available — Enjoy an extravagant game day experience with VIP access to food, drinks, and entertainment.
Post-Deployment Welcome Home
10-11 a.m. — Airman & Family Readiness Center — Free entry — Celebrate the return of our dedicated personnel in this community-oriented welcome home event.
Hillside Gardens Summer Concert Series
6 PM – 12 AM — Hillside Gardens & Event Center — $18 — Enjoy local music, food, and drinks in a beautiful garden setting every Wednesday night.
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