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Daily editionMonday, August 17th, 2026

Good morning, Colorado Springs.

The Daily Colorado Springs Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of August.

Community

  1. Local nonprofits have shared a list of volunteer opportunities covering tax help, health support, and community services.

    Residents can contact organizations directly using the provided phone numbers or emails (the full list is available) to get involved.

    Colorado Springs GazetteRead more

  2. Solid Rock Community Development Corporation at Family Success Center is seeking volunteers for Saturday shifts from 8 to 10 a.m. or from 10 a.m. to noon to harvest and package aquaponically grown lettuce for local schools and food pantries.

    Colorado Springs GazetteRead more

  3. Colorado Springs has a long legacy of nonprofits that started in the 1800s and now number nearly 1,000, with early efforts like the 1897 Day Nursery Association—recognized as the city’s oldest childcare organization—paving the way for groups such as the YMCA, Salvation Army, and Myron Stratton Home.

    Colorado Springs GazetteRead more

Business

  1. E.W. Scripps is laying off 15 employees at KKTV and KOAA amid a national restructuring designed to launch a 24/7 streaming service, with both newsrooms set to merge at KKTV's building to strengthen local coverage.

    Colorado Springs GazetteRead more

Culture

  1. The Rotary Club of Colorado Springs will unveil the 2026 Wings of Change sculpture collection — featuring butterfly, dragonfly, and hummingbird pieces — on Aug. 28 at the Pioneers Museum from 5:30 to 7 p.m., with proceeds benefiting local schools and community projects.

    Colorado Springs GazetteRead more

  2. A wind phone sits on a hill on the Red Butte path at Green Mountain Falls, offering a place to speak to lost loved ones and share memories + process grief.

    Denver-based artist Jake Shannon designed the installation and leads Lynda's Phones, which builds wind phones from a Japanese concept.

    Colorado Springs GazetteRead more

  3. Today at the Manitou Springs Penny Arcade, visitors see rare vintage games along with live acts like a dancing clown and a speed-walking display (recorded moments ago) that bring a unique local charm.

    11 NewsRead more

  4. The historic Manitou Springs Penny Arcade, known for its vintage games dating back to 1933, opened a modern snack bar on Aug. 9 at (930 Manitou Ave) to serve locals and visitors.

    The arcade continues to blend retro charm with new food options.

    11 NewsRead more

Health

  1. During the HOPE Institute at UCCS on Jul. 27, high schoolers learned about healthcare roles as part of an effort to fill workforce gaps.

    Meanwhile, Pikes Peak State College opened a sonography lab and Pueblo Community College unveiled a nursing simulation center to boost training with courses starting this fall.

    Colorado Springs GazetteRead more

Sports

  1. Cheyenne Mountain retired longtime head tennis coach Dave Adams after his final win with the Red-Tailed Hawks and he now works as an assistant coach.

    New head coach Kristin Gobberg, a Division-I player from Villanova, brings fresh energy to the program — injecting new blood and fueling excitement.

    Colorado Springs GazetteRead more

Accidents

  1. A hazmat fire incident prompted a pre-evacuation warning along Tenderfoot Hill Road between Venetucci Boulevard and Tenderfoot Hill Street after a fire broke out at Microchip Technology.

    Fire + hazmat crews responded and residents are advised to steer clear of the area.

    Colorado Springs GazetteRead more