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Colorado Springs
Saturday, July 5th, 2025
Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A shooting in Security-Widefield on July 4 killed two people and closed Highway 85 for about seven hours after police responded to a 911 call for a robbery near Main Street — detectives are investigating a person of interest and a DUI crash involving a deputy's car. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ On Thursday night police responded at 9:42 p.m. on the 1600 block of South Nevada Ave after a stabbing in which a man was injured during an altercation with an unidentified suspect—he was treated on the scene without further care as the investigation continues. 11 News
- ➤ The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office has issued a missing person alert for 85-year-old Joann Wilkerson—she was last seen at 1095 Western Drive near Peterson and Galley Roads in Cimarron Hills, and her description lists her as 5’3, 170 lbs with brown eyes, black hair, and a brown and white wig. FOX21
- ➤ Colorado Springs Police are searching for a missing 13-year-old — Ryan Kwiecien, a Hispanic male with brown hair and hazel eyes who is about 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs around 190 pounds — who was last seen Thursday at 7:40 p.m. near his home on the 8300 block of Chancellor Drive near Research Parkway and Austin Bluffs Parkway. 11 News
- ➤ On Thursday, Colorado Springs police arrested Wyatt Bonner after he shot a neighbor's dog during a dog fight in a hotel parking lot on South Nevada Avenue—he is accused of second-degree assault as the bullet injured the dog's owner and the dog was later euthanized. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ On July 3 around 11:45 a.m. a Colorado Springs man named Wyatt Bonner was charged with Second Degree Assault after he shot an aggressive dog that attacked his pet in the parking lot of a hotel— the bullet also injured the other dog's owner and Bonner was taken to the Criminal Justice Center. FOX21
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Visitors to Green Mountain Falls have surged as the Green Box Arts Festival turns into a major event thanks to the massive outdoor art installation Off the Beaten Path — created by artist Patrick Shem and suspended over the town lake. Festival executive Scott Levy said the 6,000-square-foot installation made up of 35,700 pieces of kite fabric and rope is drawing hundreds of visitors daily and boosting social media interest. Denver7
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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.
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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.
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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.
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MyCraft Camp: Artsy Summer Fun for Kids
1-4 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $125 per person — Kids aged 6-16 enjoy themed paintings, crafts, and snacks in a creative summer camp atmosphere.
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Interwoven - Polymer Clay Workshop for Moms and Kids
10 AM - 12 PM — Meraki Springs — All materials provided — Create beautiful suncatchers in a fun mommy and me crafting experience.
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Guppy and Me Summer Camp
2 PM – 4 PM — Little Fins Swim School — Registration required — Enjoy a parent-child summer swimming experience with fun activities and water time.
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Cool Science Event
10 AM – 4 PM — Space Foundation Headquarters and Discovery Center — Free with General Admission — Enjoy hands-on science activities and demonstrations for curious minds of all ages.
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Family Fun! Customize Your Sweet Bear
2:00-3:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $27-$29 per person — Unleash your inner artist while creating a masterpiece alongside friends and family with optional drinks and snacks.
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Colorado Springs Open Source Software Monthly Meetup
5-7 p.m. — Pikes Peak Library District - East Library — Free entry — Explore the power of AI tools in application development with expert Venkat Subramaniam.
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Summer Concert Series
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Bancroft Park — Free entry — Enjoy the groovy sounds of Hoodoo Honey as they blend classic blues with a soulful twist.
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