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Colorado Springs
Tuesday, September 16th, 2025
Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ El Pollo Loco will open on October 1 in Colorado Springs as it takes over the old Kentucky Fried Chicken building at 825 East Fillmore Street—$1 million in renovations will be completed before doors open. 11 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ In 1893, 10-year-old Lon Chaney left school in Colorado Springs to care for his sick mother and siblings and later became the silent film star known as the Man of a Thousand Faces—his early performances at home shaped his legendary career. His grandfather, Jonathan Kennedy, founded a school for the deaf that evolved into the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind—linking local history to Hollywood legacy. City of Colorado Springs
- ➤ Hispanic Heritage Month began Monday as the fourth annual Fiestas Patrias took place over the weekend at the Colorado Springs Flea Market—moved from downtown, the event attracted 53,000 attendees last year and organizers expect higher numbers this year. KOAA News5
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Viewers captured colorful photos of the northern lights in southern Colorado on September 15—an unusual sight that brought local interest to the night sky. 11 News
- ➤ On Sunday, stargazers in Colorado Springs saw the aurora thanks to clear skies and a strong solar storm—conditions that rarely occur this far south. Several viewers from the San Luis Valley reported that the display was a rare event in the area. 11 News
- ➤ North Shore Marina at Lake Pueblo State Park signed a 20-year contract on Friday with The O'Neil Group, letting plans move ahead to build a new marina with nearly 200 extra boat slips and a general store with a restaurant, laundry, and pump out stations. The rebuild—expected to cost over $10 million—is planned in two phases with work finishing by fall 2026 and fall 2027. Colorado Springs Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Springs leaders led by Mayor Yemi Mobolade are in Washington to meet with federal and congressional officials to seek funding for defense, public safety, homelessness, mental health and infrastructure priorities—an effort aimed at connecting local business with government decision makers while the city faces a $31 million budget shortfall. Colorado Public Radio
- ➤ Colorado Springs Utilities reported that over 190 customers remain without power along East Cache La Poudre Street as of Monday evening—after Sunday outages left more than 1,500 customers without power near Voyager Parkway and the Municipal Airport. This marks the third outage in two days affecting local residents. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Monument cut six positions and ended its beautification programs after falling sales tax revenue led to difficult budget decisions—officials said that aside from missing flower displays, most internal changes will not be noticeable by residents. KOAA News5
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Colorado Springs has seen a boom in apartments as rental units grew from under 1,000 to more than 3,000 since 2021 due to local housing plans. Monthly rents range from $1,500-2,200, making affordable living a challenge for new residents. KOAA News5
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A Brother's Fountain Live Concert
5-9 p.m. — Hillside Gardens & Event Center — $18 admission — Experience the captivating sounds of A Brother's Fountain, a unique indie folk band you didn’t know you needed.
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E J R M Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — Ohana Kava Bar — Free entry — Enjoy live ambient and downtempo music while sipping relaxing beverages in a vibrant community atmosphere.
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Anselm Society Retreat: A Long Expected Feast
3-9 p.m. — THE PEEL HOUSE — Cost info not specified — Celebrate Bilbo and Frodo's birthday with a weekend of revelry and restoration featuring learning and feasting.
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Live Music: Nue Polka
11:00 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. — Red Leg Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful day of polka tunes amidst great vibes and craft brews.
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