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Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The new Colorado Springs Senior Center is set to open with a ribbon-cutting on August 29 at 10 a.m.—the facility, operated by the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region, will begin hosting classes and events the first week of September. Colorado Springs Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Colorado judge on Friday rejected a plea deal for funeral director Jon Hallford, who admitted abusing 191 corpses, after family members argued that the proposed 20-year sentence would be too lenient—resetting the state case for trial. Colorado Public Radio
- ➤ Five people were arrested and three vehicles were recovered Thursday evening during a Beat Auto Theft Through Law Enforcement—BATTLE—operation led by Colorado Springs police with help from the El Paso County Sheriff's Office and Colorado State Patrol in multiple auto theft investigations. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ On Friday at 2:48 p.m. in the 1100 block of Branding Iron Circle, Colorado Springs police fatally shot a suspect who fired at officers during a law enforcement operation—investigators are now reviewing the incident. Colorado Springs Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Springs will host the Labor Day Lift Off—its 49th annual hot air balloon festival—featuring 70-80 colorful balloons launching in the early morning and glowing at night; the event will offer live music, drone light shows, hot air rides and family activities from Aug. 30 to Sept. 1. Springs
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ El Paso County announced that starting Monday, August 25, Palmer Divide Road east of Interstate 25 will be limited to one lane for one week—weather permitting—to replace a corrugated metal pipe. Drivers are asked to use alternate routes via Furrow Road and Highway 105 to avoid delays. El Paso County
WELLNESS NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Summer Concert Series
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Bancroft Park — Free entry — Enjoy free live music from the Peak Big Band in the heart of Old Colorado City.
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