Good morning, Colorado Springs.

Joel Lang, 41, accused in a November hit-and-run that killed 47-year-old Kristy Kerst, was ruled incompetent to stand trial—his childhood brain injury left him with serious cognitive problems and the case has been dismissed under Colorado law.

A man died after a road rage argument escalated into a shooting near downtown Colorado Springs at 11:45 p.m. Thursday when one driver fired his weapon, and police later arrested the suspect for second-degree murder.

Colorado Springs is gearing up for Fourth of July celebrations with fireworks, concerts and festivals set across the region.

Today, Fort Carson’s Freedom Fest kicks off at 4 p.m.—while the Star Spangled Symphony on July 4 and other events promise family fun and patriotic displays.

Colorado Springs Police Department K9s Loki, Nyx and Blue received bullet and stab protective body armor from national non-profit Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Local donors included Laura and Tom Kelecy (in memory of Britta) and Jennifer Brown, Natalie Jensen and others (in honor of Detective Jared S. Jensen) who sponsored the vests.

Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade and City Clerk Sarah Johnson certified on Friday the results of the June 17 Special Election, where voters decided on annexing 1,876.24 acres for a proposed development.

The vote tallied 14,851 in favor and 67,312 against+ the certification guides the city's next steps.

Today, nearly 150 golfers are competing for the US Senior Open Championship title at the Broadmoor after qualifying at the Country Club of Colorado.

Colorado native Matt Schalk said he is excited to play on his home turf with his daughter caddying for him — a boost as he faces one of the toughest courses.

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.

John Wise and Tribe Live Performance

5-8 PM — Rico's Cafe & Wine Bar — Free entry — Enjoy a creative fusion of Blues from local favorites John Wise, Brad Eastin, and Bobby McGuffin.

Rockledge Ranch 4th of July Celebration

11 a.m. — Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site — $4-$8 — Celebrate Independence Day with food, games, live music, and a kids’ patriotic parade all day long.

Blues Saturdays

7:30 PM – 2:00 AM — Club Tilt & Grill Featuring Patty's Soul Food Kitchen — Enjoy great blues music and delicious soul food every first Saturday.

Makers Market

11 AM – 3 PM — Red Leg Brewing Company — Free entry — Explore a vibrant market with local vendors showcasing unique handmade goods, crafts, and art.

Summer Cosmic Adventure: Searching the Stars

9 a.m.-12 p.m. — Space Foundation Headquarters and Discovery Center — $225 per week — Dive into the wonders of the universe through the James Webb Space Telescope with engaging activities and experiments.

Summer Concert Series Featuring The Vindicators

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Bancroft Park — Free entry — Catch high-energy performances by a band of middle school teachers mixing classic rock and contemporary hits.