Daily editionFriday, August 21st, 2026
Good morning, Colorado Springs.
The Daily Colorado Springs Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of August.
Community
The Colorado Springs Police Department teams up with TESSA to host a free online safety event this Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Ent Center for the Arts on the UCCS campus, where representatives from TikTok, Roblox, and community groups will explain digital threats to families.
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Culture
SISFA Film Festival debuts in Colorado Springs today at Louisa Performing Arts Center & RoadHouse Cinemas, featuring 40 films, filmmaker panels and an interactive event that celebrates 15 years of independent storytelling.
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo celebrates 100 years by honoring founder Spencer Penrose with exhibits that highlight long-standing conservation efforts and a soon-to-open giraffe center — a reminder of the zoo’s century-long commitment to innovative animal care in Colorado Springs.
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Manitou Springs artist David Vincent is showcasing his new exhibit, Heart Speak, with abstract paintings at the Manitou Art Center through Aug. 29; an artist talk is scheduled on Aug. 27 (5:30-7 p.m.).
The show marks his shift from photorealistic works to imaginative abstracts inspired by mysticism.
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Hundreds gathered at a local airstrip on Thursday morning to watch three operational WWII-era SB2C Helldivers and a B-25 Mitchell bomber climb into the sunrise, offering a living tribute to aviation history (775 Aviation Drive).
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Government
City officials announced on Thursday that construction will begin on a more than 2-mile extension of the Rock Island Trail between Sand Creek and Constitution Avenue.
The extension includes a 210-foot pedestrian bridge — to improve connectivity — and accessibility upgrades, with work expected to finish this winter.
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The Colorado Department of Transportation will close northbound Powers Boulevard at Airport Road from 8 p.m. Friday & 9 a.m. Saturday for concrete panel replacement, directing traffic along a detour route.
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Health
Rural hospitals are cutting maternity services as dropping finances force them to close labor units, so many expectant mothers must drive farther for care.
Delta Health in Delta County ended its birthing center last November (serving 32,000 residents) amid low birth volumes and high staffing costs.
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Lifestyle
Voters in the 2026 Best of the Springs feature honored local delis for their traditional fare, awarding gold to Mollica’s Italian Market & Deli, silver to Wooglin’s Deli & Cafe, and bronze to Wimberger’s Old World Bakery and Deli; experts also recommend Black Forest Foods (in Monument) for hearty sandwiches and a renowned burger.
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ChooJai Sushi Thai & Ramen in Colorado Springs offers a diverse menu of Asian dishes including sushi, teriyaki, and drunken noodles plus gluten-free and vegan options; the restaurant welcomes guests for lunch and dinner during extended hours.
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Kneaders Bakery and Café will hold a bread and jam tasting event Tuesday from 6-7 p.m. at its Powers and Northgate locations for $17.85.
Guests will sample artisan breads, enjoy a half classic sandwich or salad, take home a Hearth Bread loaf, and get 20% off retail purchases.
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