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Daily editionFriday, September 18th, 2026

Good morning, Colorado Springs.

The Daily Colorado Springs Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of September.

Community

  1. Jack Quinn's Irish Pub in downtown Colorado Springs has hosted firefighters from across North America for a 25-year tradition during the Fallen Firefighter Memorial weekend.

    The pub displays memorabilia and serves extra food and drinks as firefighters come together to honor their fallen comrades.

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  2. Following the passing of Ms. Yoon Shin, a beloved music teacher from Gleneagle, former students and parents gathered early in the second week of September in northern Colorado Springs to honor her lasting impact on music and community (many recalled her gentle encouragement and mentorship).

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Culture

  1. Oddity & Fear Fest returns at Colorado Springs Event Center at 3960 Palmer Park Blvd. on Saturday and Sunday with taxidermy displays, psychic readings and a haunted walk-through as Halloween nears.

    Colorado Springs GazetteRead more

  2. More than 100 Native American dancers will perform at the annual Garden of the Gods Rock Ledge Ranch Powwow Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site (3105 Gateway Road); the event features food, handmade goods and a Powwow princess crowning at noon.

    Colorado Springs GazetteRead more

  3. Comedian Ali Siddiq brings his award-winning storytelling to Colorado Springs with The Custom Fit Tour at the Pikes Peak Center (190 S. Cascade Ave.) at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, with tickets ranging from $49 to $206.

    Colorado Springs GazetteRead more

  4. The Pikes Peak Regional Airshow returns Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the U.S. Army’s A/DACG facility (7330 Embraer Heights) with rare warbirds, airshow performers, static displays, and an interactive kids zone.

    Colorado Springs GazetteRead more

  5. Veteran band Lynyrd Skynyrd will perform with guest 38 Special tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at Ford Amphitheater for a show that honors late guitarist Gary Rossington, as his wife urged the band to keep sharing their music + tickets start at $42.50.

    Colorado Springs GazetteRead more

Economy

  1. Colorado Springs Utilities proposed a minor rate decrease that could save customers 1.54 cents a month starting Oct. 1 (if approved by Springs City Council next week).

    The change follows the utility joining the Southwest Power Pool to buy cheaper power.

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Education

  1. An ombudsperson at D-11 filed a complaint alleging that between Feb. 2 and Feb. 6 the deputy superintendent took confidential files from her office & intimidated her during the investigation.

    An independent review later did not support the allegations against the administrators.

    Colorado Springs GazetteRead more

Government

  1. A photo on Wednesday showed bear and mountain lion carcasses in CPW's parking lot used for training new wildlife officers + damage specialists as part of the annual academy.

    The animals came from public safety euthanasia or vehicle collisions to help officers learn techniques.

    Colorado Springs GazetteRead more

Lifestyle

  1. Pizzeria Leopold (2430 W. Colorado Ave) serves creative pizzas, sandwiches and salads—including the Sausage Ricky and Notorious Pig sandwich—in a busy community spot where locals can choose dine-in or takeout.

    It is open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

    Colorado Springs GazetteRead more

Sports

  1. Henry Cejudo, inducted into the Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame and retiring from the UFC last December, will make his boxing debut on Sept. 26 in Miami as he faces Javon 'Wanna' Walton in the Misfits Boxing main event + the fight will be at 147 pounds.

    Colorado Springs GazetteRead more

  2. On Thursday at Timberview Middle School, the 3A Village Mountaineers overcame a two-set deficit to defeat 4A Falcon in five tightly contested sets, with scores of 14-25, 18-25, 25-22, 25-22, 15-7.

    Coach Shannon Baker praised the team’s spirit (a remarkable comeback) after the win.

    Colorado Springs GazetteRead more

  3. Colorado Springs Christian beat Woodland Park 4+1 on Thursday night at Woodland Park, with early goals from Joshua Chippeaux and Judah Rogers setting the pace and a strong second-half defense limiting the Panthers to one score.

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