Good morning, Colorado Springs.

State Patrol and CDOT will ramp up DUI checks during Labor Day weekend as nearly 200,000 drivers are expected on the roads and construction will pause from Friday at noon until Tuesday morning — officials noted last year saw 32 DUI arrests.

The Colorado Springs Police Department responded to a report of a dead body found around 8:15 a.m. Aug.

28 and began a homicide investigation at Monument Valley Park — further details are expected soon.

Colorado Springs residents are set for a busy Labor Day weekend with gas prices staying below $3 per gallon and rain expected to affect the Labor Day Lift Off at Memorial Park.

AAA advised travelers to check their car batteries and tires early—since traffic and rescue calls are forecast to increase as families hit the road.

CDOT said that on Sept.

2, crews will close the northbound I-25 right lane between Fillmore Street and Garden of the Gods Road from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. and reduce lanes from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Workers will set girders on the bridge over Ellston Street from Mile Point 144 to Mile Point 146—Sinton Trail will be closed from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. and all lanes will reopen by 6 a.m. on Sept. 3 as work is weather-dependent.

Tejon Street in downtown Colorado Springs will close one block to vehicles from Pikes Peak Avenue to East Kiowa Street through December starting Tuesday, Sept.

2 for the Tejon Street Revitalization Project, which will add sidewalk, patio and street improvements + offer affected businesses two-hour free parking vouchers. Pedestrians can use open routes to reach these businesses during construction.

Colorado Springs Police Department is stepping up safety measures for the city's popular Labor Day Lift Off event happening this weekend.

The city will also close Tejon Street from Pikes Peak Avenue to East Kiowa Street starting Tuesday and lasting through December—affecting downtown travel.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Americana Fridays: CountyWyde

4-7 p.m. — The Mining Exchange — Free entry — Enjoy lively Americana music with a bluegrass twist and community spirit.

Downtown Walking Tour: Historic Architecture & Murals

10:00-11:30 a.m. — BLK MGK Coffee — $15 — Explore the artistry and history of Colorado Springs' urban landscape with expert guides.

Dahlia Brunch

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Gather Mountain Blooms — Reservations recommended — Experience a relaxing Sunday brunch among blooming flowers with mimosas and a private flower picking experience.

Colorado Springs Senior Expo

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. — COS City Hub — Free entry — Connect with local organizations and enjoy prize drawings, refreshments and health screenings.