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Colorado Springs
Thursday, September 18th, 2025
Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Over 10,000 people are expected to attend the 39th fallen firefighter ceremony at Memorial Park on Saturday at 11 a.m. The event will add names of firefighters who died in 2024 to the memorial wall—local and Canadian firefighters will later gather downtown to honor their sacrifice. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Cheyenne Mountain Zoo invites the public to help name its newborn Western Lowland Gorilla by donating a minimum of $5 (all funds will support a new Primate World) and voting for one of three names until October 9. The baby, born on July 21 to Asha and Goma, marks Goma’s first and Asha’s third birth in nearly 13 years at the zoo. 11 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Grammy winner Ruthie Foster will headline Blues on the Mesa on Sept 27 at the Gold Hill Mesa Community Center lawn and will perform her blend of blues, folk and gospel music while a full lineup including Mike Zito, Eden Brent, Jack Hadley with Peaches Embry, and Grant Sabin offers additional local flavor — VIP tickets for the after-party are limited. Springs
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, hundreds of Mesa Ridge High School students held a peaceful walkout on the school's front lawn to protest gun violence as they chanted for tougher penalties after recent misdemeanor charges for carrying guns and a nearby school shooting injured students. The protest called for stricter gun laws—demanding safer schools for all. 11 News
- ➤ Dozens of Palmer High and Widefield D-3 students walked out of class yesterday to protest gun violence in schools by demanding enhanced safety measures such as mental health screenings and the removal of Yondr pouches—an action that followed a shooting at Evergreen High and a gun confiscation at Mesa Ridge High. Colorado Springs Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Springs will cut nearly 40 city jobs, close Meadows Park Community Center and schedule furloughs with 5 to 7 unpaid days in 2026 to manage a $31 million budget shortfall. Mayor Mobolade said the cost-saving measures aim to protect essential services like public safety and infrastructure—fewer purchases have reduced tax revenue. Colorado Public Radio
- ➤ Governor Jared Polis and U.S. Senators sent a letter on Sept. 12 urging Buc-ee’s to choose a site away from the Greenland open-space landscape near Monument Hill to protect wildlife and keep a conservation corridor intact. The letter follows a special election that slowed the project and shows Colorado welcomes investment while valuing its natural spaces. Colorado Public Radio
- ➤ Earlier this week, Fort Carson’s 4th Infantry Division conducted Ivy Sting, a three-day training exercise that tested the Army’s new warfighting technology and replaced the outdated AFATDS with the Artillery Execution Suite—designed to speed decision-making on the battlefield. 11 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today, a local suicide prevention specialist warned that violent shootings in Colorado and Utah have raised the risk of a 'suicidal contagion' as graphic social media images trigger mental health crises—especially among vulnerable individuals. The expert advised those in crisis to seek immediate help by calling 988 or visiting local crisis centers. KOAA News5
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Calhan officials approved a pre-annexation agreement for a 96-acre parcel proposed by Smith Land Development that could bring 475 new single-family homes to the town—an effort to counter its declining population. The agreement gives the town 90 days to draft an annexation plan and review inputs from public safety agencies, utilities and the school district. Colorado Springs Gazette
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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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Buffalo Trails & Ales
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort — Check website for details — Explore stunning landscapes with a hike or bike ride while enjoying local brews.
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$35 Twisted Tuesday: Art and $4 Drinks
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $35-$49 per person — Enjoy a guided painting class with $4 drinks to spark your creativity.
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Colorado Springs Women's Business Brunch
9:00 – 10:30 a.m. — First Watch — Reservation required — Empower yourself and connect with fellow women entrepreneurs over brunch while tackling business challenges.
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Happy Hour Trivia Night
7-11 p.m. — Stompin' Groundz — Free to play — Engage in uplifting trivia focused on positive thinking while enjoying happy hour drinks and free cookies.
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Pepper and Tunnel Vision Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Black Sheep — Tickets available — Celebrate two decades of energetic performances from Pepper and Tunnel Vision in a lively atmosphere.
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Cool Science Carnival Day
10 AM – 4 PM — University of Colorado Colorado Springs — Free admission — Explore hands-on STEM activities and enjoy exciting science programming for all ages.
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Girl Fest 2025: Colorado Springs
1-4 p.m. — Girl Scouts of Colorado — Free entry — Kick off the Girl Scout year with fun, friendship, and fierce new adventures!
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