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Sunday, July 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A family in Colorado Springs held the inaugural Pikes Peak Motor Mania auto show at the Audubon Center on Saturday to raise funds for Aedyn’s Backpack Club—supporting those who have experienced bullying or abuse. Organizers said the event featured fancy cars, vendors, and a silent auction and noted that more fundraising events are planned in the coming months. FOX21
- ➤ A local restaurant in Colorado Springs is hosting a supply drive to help Texas communities hit by recent floods, led by organizer Cass Cameron—a Southern Colorado mom with personal ties to the disaster. Cameron is gathering essential items such as baby formula, nonperishable food, and blankets over the next two weeks and partnering with Chuck Wagon 719 as the donation hub. FOX21
- ➤ County and regional fairs have begun this weekend in southeastern Colorado as communities hold events ahead of the State Fair in Pueblo, which will run for 11 days starting August 22. Fairs such as Cheyenne County Fair and Park County Fair are already underway—other events are scheduled through September across several counties. Colorado Public Radio
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday morning, a rollover crash in rural El Paso County killed a 16-year-old teen from Castle Rock and injured three other passengers when a Nissan Pathfinder skidded off the road near North Peyton Highway—Pinon Park Road. 11 News
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ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kevin Brown—manager of the Cherokee Metropolitan District—said the district began designing a water treatment system to remove PFAS contamination after a year of testing real-world methods. He expects the facility for 18,000 customers to be online by 2029 or sooner and said the district will stick to its timeline even if federal deadlines change. Colorado Public Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ramona Avenue at South Nevada Avenue will close Monday, July 14 until mid-August for new traffic signals + ADA-compliant curb ramps and streetscape improvements under a city safety project. Drivers should follow detours via St. Elmo, Tejon and S. Nevada routes and use a nearby strip mall parking lot due to on-street parking restrictions. KOAA News5
- ➤ Officials at Pikes Peak Office of Emergency Management have begun using Ladris, an AI tool that simulates traffic flow to help plan wildfire evacuations — local fire and police teams have already trained on the software to find the best routes during emergencies. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Seventeen county sheriffs have urged Gov. Jared Polis to fix the backlog in DOC inmate transfers and raise the reimbursement rate for housing state inmates. The sheriffs said county jails are stretched thin — forcing them to shoulder extra costs and risking public safety. Colorado Springs Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Three former Air Force Academy cadets now play in the NFL—Jordan Jackson is a defensive tackle for the Denver Broncos after graduating in 2022, Trey Taylor is a defensive back with the Las Vegas Raiders and won the Jim Thorpe Award in 2023, and Bo Richter is an outside linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings after graduating in 2024. 11 News
- ➤ On Saturday night, Olympic City inducted leading Olympic and Paralympic athletes into the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Fame—recognizing their outstanding achievements in international sports. 11 News
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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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Flyin' West Performance
4-5:30 p.m. — Ent Center for the Arts — Tickets starting at $140 — Experience the captivating performance of Flyin' West in Colorado Springs.
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Mangia! Italian Kids' Cooking Camp
1-4 p.m. — 1753 S 8th St, Colorado Springs — $8.50 ticket fee — Young chefs get messy making pasta, pizza, and cannoli at this fun-filled cooking camp.
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Post-Deployment Welcome Home
10-11 a.m. — Airman & Family Readiness Center — Free entry — Celebrate and reconnect during this welcoming event for returning service members.
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Community Constellations Fundraiser
3-9 p.m. — Stellina Pizza Cafe — 10% of proceeds support local kids — Celebrate community while dining at Stellina Pizza and giving back to Riders 4 Children.
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