Good morning, Colorado Springs.

Four people were admitted to a Colorado Springs hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after their truck caught fire when it struck a large tree along U.S. 24 near Colorado Avenue and South 26th Street around 5 a.m.—all occupants managed to escape before the truck was engulfed in flames.

On Saturday, a crash on I-25 north of Colorado Springs—between County Line Road and Greenland exits—left one driver dead and a passenger airlifted while northbound lanes were closed until about 3 p.m.

CDOT said July was the deadliest month for impaired driving with 26 deaths and 124 total fatalities in 2025, and it will team with Colorado State Patrol and 56 local agencies to boost patrols from August 15 to September 3—Labor Day weekend ends a high-risk summer period.

Colorado Springs police and U.S. Marshals arrested fugitive Joshua Kirby on Thursday—he is a known flight risk with a history of violent behavior, weapons possession and narcotics use, and he fled on foot after officers deployed a K-9 unit.

Veterans from across the country arrived on Saturday at Colorado Springs Airport to start a weeklong 80-hour bootcamp hosted by UCCS—this free program offers training by university professors and local business mentors to help veterans launch service-based businesses with expenses paid by local donors.

CDOT will close the right lane of eastbound South Academy Boulevard from Venetucci Boulevard to I-25 on Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.—it will also close several northbound segments and a southbound section overnight from Wednesday to Friday for pavement milling and striping with detours set near Pikes Peak State College and I-25.

Physician assistant Greg Morris and EMT Codi Natelli lead Ascending to Health, a nonprofit that brings mobile medical care to homeless individuals in Colorado Springs—offering wound care, medications and support in parks, shelters and clinics.

They partner with local hospital systems to assist patients after hospital stays.

Curly Look and Learn

1-4 p.m. — The Nurtured Curl — Final sale tickets — Learn insider tips and tricks for styling curly hair with industry experts.

Roma Ransom Performance

5-8 p.m. — The Mining Exchange — Free entry — Enjoy world-folk music with a blend of various cultural sounds and spirited live performances.

Daniels & Baker: Amerikinda Minnesorta Folk Tour

8 PM - 12 AM — Triple Nickel Tavern — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy an evening with the acoustic duo blending bluegrass, folk, and swing influences.

Wildflower Walk

12-1 p.m. — Garden of the Gods Parking — Registration required — Explore local wildflowers on a guided hike through scenic trails.

Live Music with Cowboy Dave

5:30-11:30 p.m. — My Cellar Wine Bar — Enjoy live music as you sip on fine wine.

Urban Living Tour

10 AM – 2 PM — Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs — $15 pre-sale, $20 walk-up — Explore the vibrant living spaces in downtown Colorado Springs at your own pace.

Family Fun! Customize Your Owl

2:00-3:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $25-$27 per person — Unleash your creativity as you create a custom masterpiece alongside friends and family.

Ricky's Island Cafe at Goat Patch Brewing Company

4-8 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant evening at Goat Patch Brewing with great brews and community vibes.

Business Connect Karaoke with Lisa Sinnott

5-9 p.m. — WhirlyBall Colorado Springs — Free entry — Enjoy a fun evening of karaoke and networking with fellow enthusiasts.

Story Time for Ages 3-7

10:00-10:45 a.m. — Pikes Peak Library District - Library 21c — Free entry — Enjoy captivating stories and sensory accommodations for young children and their caregivers.