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Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ El Paso County faces a childcare crisis as a new report finds 14,391 spaces are needed to meet demand, with local estimates reaching as high as 17,000. The report shows high childcare costs and low wages strain families and providers—adding further economic challenges to the county. Colorado Springs Business Journal
- ➤ Halo Reentry Inc.—a new youth recovery center in Colorado Springs—is now open to provide mentorship and support that helps youths avoid criminal paths. Founder Jeremy Pavlik said the center offers individualized treatment plans, life skills and job training to guide young people toward a better future. KOAA News5
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The El Paso County Sheriff's Office is asking for help to find a missing teenager. Elena, a 13-year-old last seen at 2:30 p.m. Sunday near Main Street and US Highway 85/87 in Security-Widefield, is described (5 ft 2 in, 120 lbs with dark brown hair in a buzz cut and dark brown eyes). KOAA News5
- ➤ Colorado Springs Police Department welcomed K9 Roam as its first certified firearms detection dog after completing training from the National Police Canine Association—he will assist patrol officers and detectives with firearm-related calls and investigations. 11 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is expanding its giraffe habitat by building a new 12,000‑square‑foot barn—set for completion in summer with a 25% larger feeding area and 11 feeding stations for closer animal encounters. Visitors can still explore the current giraffe barn and attend the Tails, Tunes and Tastes event that supports conservation efforts. 11 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Springs Municipal Airport is updating its terminal with the ElevateCOS project to improve restrooms, lighting, flooring and add Common Use gate operations that let any airline board from any gate. Officials say construction will continue until fall as the $36 million project, funded by FAA grants, works to make travel smoother — connecting our community to global destinations. Colorado Springs Business Journal
- ➤ Colorado's new child abuse law takes effect Sept. 1 and requires educators and child care workers to report suspected abuse within 24 hours—no one else can report for them. The law also bans using race, poverty, or ethnicity as reasons for making a report and provides free online training from the Colorado Department of Human Services. Colorado Public Radio
- ➤ Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade said the city faces an $11.5 million budget shortfall that may force cuts in services like road repair, park upkeep, and public safety because sales tax growth has been less than expected this year. He stressed smart, strategic growth—through increased housing and updated zoning—to widen the tax base and help avoid higher costs for residents. Colorado Springs Business Journal
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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Hillside Gardens Summer Concert Series
5-8:30 p.m. — Hillside Gardens & Event Center — $18 per ticket — Enjoy an evening of local talent in a stunning garden setting with food and drinks.
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Jazz Thursdays with Wayne Wilkinson
5-8 p.m. — The Mining Exchange — Free entry — Enjoy smooth live jazz featuring the Wayne Wilkinson Trio and soulful renditions of classics.
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Americana Fridays: CountyWyde
4-7 p.m. — The Mining Exchange — Free entry — Enjoy lively Americana music with a bluegrass twist and community spirit.
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