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Saturday, August 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off starts today at Memorial Park with a 6 a.m. drone show, 6:30 a.m. opening ceremony and 7 a.m. balloon lift off as the event unfolds through Monday. City officials have announced road closures around the park from 5 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and later to manage heavy traffic. KOAA News5
- ➤ Colorado Springs welcomed the opening of a new 23,000-square-foot senior center Friday with a ribbon-cutting and open house by city officials and the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region. The center offers indoor pickleball courts, a kitchen, and social spaces—built after two years of planning that began in July 2024—and it will host daily programs run by the YMCA. 11 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, a three-vehicle crash on U.S. 24 near Blue Gill Drive left 29-year-old Noel Gutierrez-Cano fatally shot—authorities are now seeking dashcam footage of the 2013 GMC Sierra Denali that fled the scene. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ The Colorado Bureau of Investigation has issued a missing person alert for a 16-year-old indigenous teen last seen around 1:20 p.m. near 2200 East La Salle Street in Colorado Springs—she is described as having brown hair, green eyes, and wearing a black shirt and pants while possibly heading to Palmer Park. KOAA News5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fort Carson soldier Sgt. Tyler Garza worries that his wife—Jennifer Maradiaga—is at risk of deportation, which may prevent his deployment because she must stay to care for their two daughters. The family is set to attend an ICE check-in on Sunday, Aug. 31 between 8 a.m. and noon while Fort Carson and legal experts work to resolve the issue. Colorado Springs Gazette
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Tuesday Vibes: Sara Van Hecke
5-8 p.m. — The Mining Exchange — Free entry — Experience a blend of indie-folk and jazz from singer-songwriter Sara Van Hecke in a cozy bar setting.
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