Good morning, Colorado Springs.

Manitou Springs Police said an employee of the Pikes Peak Cog Railway was assaulted Saturday in the parking lot — the victim remains in critical condition while police investigate persons of interest who have been located.

On Friday, a DUI checkpoint along Highway 16 in Fountain led Colorado State Patrol and the Fountain Police Department to arrest seven drivers out of 537 contacts—marking the first checkpoint of its kind in El Paso County in about 10 years.

Two motorcyclists died in crashes at the northeast Colorado Springs intersection—Garmish Road and Union Boulevard—when speeding was a factor on Aug.

9 and Aug. 12.

Colorado faces a potential $800 million gap as revenue falls below the TABOR cap due to tax cuts made during surplus years and recent federal tax changes–lawmakers now must decide whether to reduce spending or find new revenue while local property tax cuts shift funding for schools. Past warnings about lowering taxes have proven accurate as the state struggles with the long-term impact of these financial decisions.

Jenkins Middle School reopened its gym and classrooms for sixth and seventh graders after a January closure over fire inspection issues — work that fixed shifting foundations.

The district spent $6.5M on renovations and will finish a new media center and academic wing later this year — projects that complete the school's safety upgrades.

Researchers at CU Boulder found that human-caused warming is worsening the Colorado River megadrought by keeping the Pacific decadal oscillation in a dry phase—reducing rainfall and increasing evaporation.

The study warns that lower water levels in key reservoirs may stress supplies for millions in the West.

Manitou Springs city officials report that tax revenue has dropped sharply since Colorado Springs legalized recreational marijuana sales—Mayor John Graham said the loss is affecting funds for projects like an aging water treatment plant, and officials are considering measures such as raising parking rates to make up the difference.

Colorado Springs resident Dr. Anne Flower broke a 31-year-old record at the Life Time Leadville Trail 100 Run on Aug.

16 by finishing in 17:58:19 (the previous record was 18:06:24 set by Ann Trason in 1994).

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.

Open Mic Night

7:30 p.m. — Loonees Comedy Corner — Free admission with two-item minimum — Enjoy a night of laughter as local comics take the stage at the best open mic in town.

2000's Nostalgia Party

9 PM — Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Ticket prices vary — Dance the night away to the biggest hits of the 2000s while embracing the era's iconic fashion and culture.