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Colorado Springs
Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Springs Police are asking for help in finding a missing at-risk 13-year-old (James Kelvin Greer Jr.) who was last seen at 5 p.m. Monday near his mom's house on the 3900 block of Donney Brook Court near Cheyenne Meadows Road and Highway 115 and who may be with his missing 14-year-old sister Arianna Glory Majors. KOAA News5
- ➤ On July 5, illegal fireworks set the Estep family's small home ablaze near Lake Avenue as firefighters arrived by 12:20 a.m. and had the blaze under control by 12:50 a.m.—the family escaped with their children and pets and is now staying with relatives in Cañon City while working with insurance and police to salvage belongings and search for their missing cat Felix. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ A Colorado Springs woman was arrested after allegedly trespassing into three homes in the 600 block of Crown Ridge Drive + assaulting an officer when she kicked him during her Monday morning arrest. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Early Saturday morning, officers shot 26-year-old Alex Martinez-Sarmiento in downtown Colorado Springs after he allegedly reached for his waistband when he appeared to brandish a firearm near several nightclubs—he was pronounced dead at the scene while the investigation continues and an officer remains on paid administrative leave. Colorado Springs Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 84th Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo will begin Tuesday and run for five days — offering live music, flybys, and professional contests that support local military families. Organizers urge fans to buy tickets and prepay for parking — as limited on-site lots and a downtown garage are available. 11 News
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ The Colorado Court of Appeals ruled that Netflix subscriptions are subject to state sales tax because digital products are now considered tangible property. The ruling reexamined the old law's use of 'corporeal' and sent the case back to a lower court — a decision that could change how streaming services are taxed. Colorado Public Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ An independent report on Colorado Bureau of Investigations forensics said previous lab leaders ignored misconduct warnings—fostering a culture of fear that led to a DNA crisis which continues to burden current managers. The report from Forward Solutions detailed that staff now face a growing backlog and pressure to expedite work, risking established quality control protocols. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Colorado Springs City Council unanimously approved leasing the City Auditorium to a local venue manager who plans to restore the historic downtown building. The restoration will turn the 1923 venue into a bridge space for events – preserving Depression-era artwork and a Latin inscription on the stage. KOAA News5
- ➤ The City of Colorado Springs accepted a $10,000 donation from Phil Long Dealerships to support its Keep It Clean COS campaign today—Mayor Yemi Mobolade and CEO Kevin Shaughnessy presented the check at the Mayor’s Office to fund cleanup events and public engagement efforts. City of Colorado Springs
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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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All-Ages Story Time
1-2 p.m. — Peterson Library — Free entry — Enjoy an hour of delightful stories, songs, and crafts for all ages.
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Jazz Thursday with Sarah Groh Trio
5-8 p.m. — The Mining Exchange — Free show — Experience the soulful sounds of jazz standards and folk classics performed by the captivating Sarah Groh Trio.
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Boys with Blue Concert
5-7 p.m. — Sunshine Studios Live — All ages welcome — Enjoy a night of music with TH3TA, Alyssa Mongiovi, and Evan Bingham.
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Community Block Party
10 AM – 2 PM — Family Success Center - Pikes Peak United Way — Free entry — Enjoy a lively neighborhood celebration with food trucks, games, and community resources.
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