Good morning, Colorado Springs.

Early Thursday morning, Colorado Springs Police reported a crash closed all northbound lanes on Union Boulevard at Hancock Expressway—drivers are urged to avoid the area.

Inspectors from the Office of Funeral and Mortuary Science Services found several decomposed bodies behind a hidden door at Davis Mortuary during an annual DORA inspection on Wednesday — Pueblo County Coroner Brian Cotter admitted the bodies were stored awaiting cremation and was issued a suspension as the investigation continues.

Grammy Award-winning singer Crystal Gayle, best known for her hit 'Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue,' will perform Sunday at Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers.

State tests show that most grades scored as well as or better than scores from before the pandemic except in fourth grade English language arts and eighth grade math and English language arts.

In the Pikes Peak region, Cheyenne Mountain D-12, Academy D-20 and Lewis-Palmer ranked as top performers, although some schools saw slight drops in English scores while Chipeta Elementary at Colorado Springs D-11 posted the best local results.

Colorado lawmakers opened a special session at the Capitol to address an $800M gap caused by changes to the federal tax law.

The House Appropriations Committee advanced two bills to limit corporate tax breaks — both measures are designed to keep public services funded.

Governor Jared Polis convened a special legislative session on Thursday at 10 a.m. to address Colorado's $1.2 billion budget gap.

Lawmakers from both parties offered measures to draw on the budget reserve and cut spending—efforts aimed at balancing state finances.

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.

Little Big Town Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Ford Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the award-winning harmonies of Little Big Town live in concert.

Fusion Night

8 p.m. – Midnight — 1106 N Circle Dr, Colorado Springs, CO — Free entry — Experience an electrifying fusion of music and entertainment every Saturday night.

2025 Recover OUTloud Music Festival

12-8 p.m. — 4615 Northpark Dr, Colorado Springs, CO — Tickets on sale — Celebrate National Recovery Month with headliners and local food trucks at this vibrant music festival.