Daily editionSunday, August 17th, 2025
Good morning, Colorado Springs.
The Daily Colorado Springs Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of August.
Education
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.
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Government
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.
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Health
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.
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Accidents
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.
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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.
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Colorado Springs Events
Hillside Gardens Yoga - Summer Series
Monday, August 18th, 2025 · 9:30-11:00 a.m. — Hillside Gardens & Event Center — Donation based — Experience the tranquility of nature with morning yoga in a beautiful garden setting.
Summer Concert Series
Tuesday, August 19th, 2025 · 5:30-7:30 p.m. — Bancroft Park — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of jazz and soulful melodies with Chantil Dukart in the heart of Old Colorado City.
Daniels & Baker: Amerikinda Minnesorta Folk Tour
Wednesday, August 20th, 2025 · 8 PM - 12 AM — Triple Nickel Tavern — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy an evening with the acoustic duo blending bluegrass, folk, and swing influences.
Jazz Thursday with Ricky Sweum
Thursday, August 21st, 2025 · 5-8 p.m. — The Mining Exchange — Free entry — Unwind with crafted cocktails while enjoying live jazz from the Ricky Sweum Quartet.
Live Music with Cowboy Dave
Friday, August 22nd, 2025 · 5:30-11:30 p.m. — My Cellar Wine Bar — Enjoy live music as you sip on fine wine.
Urban Living Tour
Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 · 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.
Summer Music Series: Patchwork Jack & Roma Ransom
Sunday, August 24th, 2025 · 6:30-8:30 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy live music while sipping on your favorite Goat Patch beer in the beer garden.
Ricky's Island Cafe at Goat Patch Brewing Company
Monday, August 25th, 2025 · 4-8 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant evening at Goat Patch Brewing with great brews and community vibes.
Summer Concert Series
Tuesday, August 26th, 2025 · 5:30-7:30 p.m. — Bancroft Park — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful evening with the Tasty House band playing blues, funk, and fusion tunes amid the summer vibes.
Hillside Summer Concert Series
Wednesday, August 27th, 2025 · 5-8:30 p.m. — Hillside Gardens & Event Center — $18 — Enjoy a mix of local bands, food, and drinks in a beautiful garden setting.