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Colorado Springs
Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Springs police are searching for help in finding 13-year-old Mya Gil (5'5 tall, 160 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes) who was last seen Thursday at 10 p.m. at a friend’s home on the 6600 block of Tumble Creek Drive near Research Parkway and Black Forest Road. 11 News
- ➤ Colorado Springs Police are asking the community for help finding 13-year-old Mya Gil who was last seen Thursday at 10:00 p.m. at a friend's house in the 6600 block of Tumble Creek Drive—call (719)444-7000 with any tips. KOAA News5
- ➤ On October 8, 2024, Colorado Springs police responded to a call about a man in crisis and when suspect Matthew Kemper (armed with a knife) charged at officers, Officer Noah Bartron fired four rounds, and the 4th Judicial District Attorney (after reviewing evidence) ruled the deadly force justified. 11 News
- ➤ Colorado Springs Police are asking for help finding two missing teens—Khyree Carter-Holland, 5 feet 1 inch and 100 pounds with brown hair seen in Hello Kitty pajama pants and a dark hoodie, and her foster sister 16-year-old Skyler Renyolds, 5 feet 2 inches and 140 pounds seen in black pants and a grey hoodie—after they left their foster home around 11 p.m. on Thursday near Mesa Ridge High School on Euclid Drive. 11 News
- ➤ Colorado Springs Police Department is asking for help finding missing 13-year-old Khyree Carter-Holland, who was last seen at a foster home in the 6600 block of Euclid Drive around 11:00 p.m. Thursday with foster sister Skyler Reynolds, where Khyree wore Hello Kitty pajama pants and a black-or-grey hoodie and Skyler, noted for her glasses, wore black pants and a grey hoodie. KOAA News5
- ➤ A suspect is on the run after a robbery at a financial institution on the 3200 block of West Colorado Avenue—officers responded at 4:32 p.m. Thursday and continue their investigation. 11 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mountain Metropolitan Transit is seeking public comment on proposed service enhancements that include adding new stops on Route 3, extending weekend service on Route 9, and modifying several routes—public comments are accepted until August 14 and, if approved, changes will begin on September 28. 11 News
- ➤ Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade is accepting nominations for the 2025 Mayor’s Young Leader Awards to honor young professionals ages 18 to 40 who benefit the community. Nominations are due by Aug. 31 and winners will be announced at an award ceremony on Nov. 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Pinery at the Hill. City of Colorado Springs
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Hotel Polaris offers Colorado Springs locals a unique staycation at the base of the Rocky Mountains with specialty dining, state-of-the-art flight simulators—featuring both F-16 cockpits and a 737 MAX—and comprehensive spa services to blend adventure with relaxation. Springs
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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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Hillside Summer Concert Series
5:00 – 8:30 PM — Hillside Gardens & Event Center — Tickets $18 — Experience local talents and enjoy food and drinks in a beautiful garden setting.
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Wayne Wilkinson Trio Performance
5-8 p.m. — Mining Exchange Hotel — Free entry — Enjoy crafted cocktails and live jazz from the Wayne Wilkinson Trio during Golden Hour.
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Americana in the Courtyard
4-7 p.m. — The Mining Exchange — Free entry — Enjoy soulful Americana tunes from talented musicians in a charming outdoor setting.
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Summer Car Show at Mash Mechanix Brewing
10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Mash Mechanix Brewing Co — $30 registration — Showcase your vehicle and support El Paso County Search and Rescue while enjoying the brewing festivities.
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Slightly Stoopid Concert
5:30-7:00 p.m. — Ford Amphitheater — Ticket sales support adaptive surfing initiatives — Experience a multi-genre fusion of music from the beloved band Slightly Stoopid.
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Open Mic Night
6-10 p.m. — Vultures — Free entry — Showcase your talent in music and comedy every Monday night hosted by Joe Bruno.
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Summer Concert Series
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Bancroft Park — Free entry — Enjoy a free concert featuring Lethal Lisa McCall and her blues-inspired music in the heart of Old Colorado City.
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