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Monday, September 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday night, Colorado Springs firefighters responded to a vehicle fire at East Platte Avenue and East Boulder Street and put it out in under one minute — no injuries or additional damage were reported as officials have yet to determine the cause. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ On Saturday night, Colorado Springs firefighters quickly extinguished a vehicle fire at East Platte Avenue and East Boulder Street in under one minute, with no injuries or additional damage reported—fire officials have not yet determined the cause. Colorado Springs Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Late Saturday night, a shooting occurred on the 1200 block of Potter Drive—one person died and another was taken to a local hospital as police continue to investigate the case. KOAA News5
- ➤ Colorado Springs police arrested two people for aggravated robbery and one for obstructing a police officer after a nightclub disturbance escalated to gunfire in the parking lot (2:15 a.m. Sunday) on the 3700 block of Astrozon Boulevard. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Police arrested Jimmy Melgoza, 33, after pursuing his vehicle early Sunday morning following a domestic disturbance call involving a gun—officers used their patrol car to end the chase and recovered the weapon, charging him with felony menacing, second-degree kidnapping, and traffic violations. 11 News
- ➤ Early Sunday at about 2 a.m. police in southeast Colorado Springs arrested Jimmy Melgoza—33—for reportedly threatening two people with a gun and kidnapping a woman when his car was hit by a patrol vehicle on South Academy Boulevard, and he now faces charges of felony menacing and second-degree kidnapping. Colorado Springs Gazette
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Manitou Springs announced that all walking paths along Fountain Creek from Mayfair Avenue to Old Mans Trail will be closed today for Phase 4 of the Creek Walk Trail Project. Crews will work daily from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.—signed detours along Manitou Avenue and 24-hour traffic control will remain active. 11 News
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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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