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Colorado Springs
Saturday, July 26th, 2025
Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On July 25, a fire at Highland Mobile Home Park—near North Union Boulevard and North Circle Drive—displaced a family as firefighters extinguished the blaze just before 2 p.m. and officials said the cause is under investigation. KOAA News5
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday at 9:26 a.m., deputies stopped a vehicle on I-70 after an automated license plate reader flagged its stolen plate; the vehicle went airborne and crashed in Missouri, resulting in the 42-year-old driver being ejected and later pronounced dead while controlled substances recovered from the car linked it to a Colorado Springs homicide even though police said they do not believe she is connected. 11 News
- ➤ Thursday morning, police reported a hit-and-run on the 1300 block of North Union Boulevard where a person was seriously injured during a road rage incident — suspect Daniel Nations is held on a $25,000 bond. Colorado Springs Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Ground beef prices have soared to record highs as the USDA reported an average cost per pound above $9—factors such as drought, high feed costs, tariffs, and livestock pests have driven the increase. Shoppers in Colorado Springs are impacted by rising prices, forcing many to consider more affordable alternatives. KOAA News5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Drivers using the eastbound on-ramp of East Platte Avenue face an ongoing closure from 7:00 p.m. Friday to 4:00 a.m. Monday for concrete paving on an interchange project, with a detour that turns traffic onto Troy Hill Road (connecting to Airport Road). Additional work will begin Monday on North Chelton Road with lane shifts and bike lane closures, and road work on Chimayo Drive near Bison Drive will start Wednesday, forcing drivers to use alternate neighborhood routes (as planned by officials). Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ The City of Colorado Springs will begin crosswalk work near Twain Elementary on July 28 on North Chelton Road + the project will rebuild the pedestrian signal and shorten the crossing to protect students, with lane shifts and bike lane closures in effect for two weeks. FOX21
- ➤ On July 25, 34 immigrants became U.S. citizens in Colorado Springs during a ceremony held at Library 21c—supported by the Pikes Peak Library District and U.S. Customs and Immigration Services. One participant from Pakistan said the long journey was hard but worth the achievement. FOX21
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Fusion Night
8 p.m. – Midnight — 1106 N Circle Dr, Colorado Springs, CO — Free entry — Experience an electrifying fusion of music and entertainment every Saturday night.
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Monday Hand & Foot Canasta
1-3 p.m. — Pikes Peak Library District - Library 21c — Bring your own decks of cards — Enjoy a friendly game of Hand & Foot Canasta with fellow enthusiasts.
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Ricky Sweum: Lo-Fi Jazz
5-8 p.m. — The Mining Exchange — Free entry — Experience smooth lo-fi jazz with ambient soundscapes in a stylish hotel lobby setting.
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Baby & Toddler Story Time
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Peterson Library — Free entry — Enjoy fun stories, songs, and crafts designed for young children.
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The Barlow Concert
7:30 PM – 1:30 AM — Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Ticket prices vary — Experience the rugged blend of Red Dirt, Americana, and outlaw country with The Barlow.
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Lexington SC vs. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
6:00 – 7:30 PM — Weidner Field — Tickets from $23 — Catch the excitement of USL rivalry at this local match.
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Majestics Colorado Springs Car Show & Hop
4-9 p.m. — Felipe's 109 — Cost varies — Indulge in giant smoked turkey legs while enjoying a classic car show.
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Fusion Night
8 PM - 12 AM — 1106 N Circle Dr, Colorado Springs, CO — Free entry — Experience a vibrant fusion of music and entertainment every Saturday night.
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Baby Time at the Library
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM — Pikes Peak Library District - East Library — Free — Interactive songs, rhymes, and stories for babies up to 12 months.
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Q3 Family Promise Gathering
11:30 PM – 1:00 AM — First United Methodist Church — Free entry — Discover key updates and new initiatives from Family Promise of Colorado Springs while connecting with the community.
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