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Friday, September 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Colorado Springs Police Department is asking for help finding Michael Joseph Desjardins, a 70-year-old man last seen in the 2600 Block of West Cucharras Street at 12 p.m. on Wednesday — anyone with information should call 719-444-7000. 11 News
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Library 21C of the Pikes Peak Library District offers free tutoring every Wednesday from 3:30 to 6 p.m. where volunteer tutors help students from elementary to college levels and Brainfuse provides online support from 2 p.m. to midnight—no library card or sign-up is needed. KOAA News5
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office issued a shelter-in-place order at 3:24 p.m. today for a quarter mile area around the 3800 block of Chia Drive—near Marksheffel and Drennan Road southeast of the Colorado Springs Airport due to law enforcement activity. 11 News
- ➤ The City of Colorado Springs is hosting a public open house for the South Academy Boulevard Improvements Project on Tuesday, September 9 at Pikes Peak United Way's Family Success Center from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. City officials will share plans to fix 18 miles of the boulevard—replacing old pavement, curbs, gutters, adding a new path and fixing drainage—and ask for local input. KOAA News5
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Springs man Jordan Dorn, who lost five family members to suicide, is organizing the Out of Darkness Walk on Saturday, September 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at America the Beautiful Park near downtown to help those in pain—he urges anyone suffering to seek help and reminds them they will be loved and missed. KOAA News5
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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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Hillside Garlic Festival
9 AM – 2 PM — Hillside Gardens & Event Center — No Entry Fee — Experience the bold flavors of garlic with unique varietals and delicious bites in a beautiful setting.
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