Daily editionSunday, August 16th, 2026
Good morning, Colorado Springs.
The Daily Colorado Springs Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of August.
Community
Brady Boyd's Psalm 68 Ministries and The Village Church congregation led by Pastors Joseph and Lindsay Rangel will merge into The Village Church Colorado Springs on Aug. 23 with services starting at 10 a.m. at the event hall at 13071 Bass Pro Drive.
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Business
Husband and wife George and Christian Nall nurture nearly 100 bonsai trees at their Hardy Bonsai business in a backyard licensed nursery.
They care for award-winning, show-ready trees and other plants sold online and at local pop-up shops — a venture built on meticulous techniques and shared passion.
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Culture
Colorado Springs playwright Jennifer Caress will perform her award-winning play The Pool at the American Theatre of Actors in New York City from Sept. 29 to Oct. 4 (Oct. 3 show will be livestreamed) with tickets costing $30.
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Local literary events start today with Covered Treasures Bookstore hosting book signings in Monument from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Cheyenne Mountain Library offering storytime, and adult book groups meeting Friday; a virtual launch is set for Aug. 25 and hybrid-access hours begin at Palmer Lake Library on Aug. 31.
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Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church hosts Greek Fest Aug. 21-23 at 2215 Paseo Road (free admission) and will offer live music, traditional dance performances, lessons, church tours and a Greek market featuring authentic cuisine.
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Environment
Colorado Parks and Wildlife completed its annual survey of Pikes Peak bighorn sheep on July 25 and August 5 with over 40 staff and volunteers gathering data on herd size and signs of respiratory illness — findings that will guide future management.
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Sports
Air Force held its first scrimmage at Falcon Stadium (part of Fan Fest) on Saturday as the defense outplayed an offense that struggled to complete passes and maintain drives.
Coach Calhoun said the offense will have three weeks to adjust before opening against Duquesne.
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Sand Creek football will join the 4A C League this season after two seasons in the I-25 League.
The team will open with a Zero Week home game at 7 p.m. Friday against Douglas County + coach Eric Mitchell said the program will build strength week by week.
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Switchbacks rallied for a 3-2 win at Weidner Field on Saturday night when Juan Tejada scored a late goal in the ninth minute of stoppage time.
The team came from behind amid red cards for players + a 20-minute delay from a fan and player altercation.
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