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Colorado Springs
Friday, September 19th, 2025
Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Students from Palmer High and Widefield D-3 walked out on September 17 to protest gun violence after a shooting at Evergreen High and a gun confiscation at Mesa Ridge High—demanding safety measures like mental health screenings and changes to phone pouch policies. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Cheyenne Mountain Zoo said that Albert, an 11-year-old Rocky Mountain goat—known as The King of the Mountain—passed away quickly and peacefully on Saturday afternoon after enjoying a sunny day high on the zoo's rocky cliffs. 11 News
- ➤ Families gathered at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs as a quiet prelude to Saturday’s Fallen Firefighter Memorial ceremony—more than 300 names were added to the wall to honor firefighters’ service and sacrifice. KOAA News5
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new grocery store—Gordon Restaurant Market—will be located near South Circle Drive and Monterey Road in southeast Colorado Springs, the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department said. It will open soon to serve local residents. 11 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Playwright Kate Hamill reimagines Sherlock Holmes and Watson as women in her new play 'Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson, Apt. 2B' at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College. Previews took place on Thursday and are scheduled for today— the play will open Saturday and run through Oct. 5 as it shows the duo solving crimes and building a close friendship. Colorado Springs Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State water officials held a 14-hour hearing in Durango where about 100 experts debated a proposal to change the Shoshone water rights to help keep more water in the river—an effort that may affect over 10,000 upstream users. The board will decide by November whether to let the Colorado River District share control of these rights—balancing environmental needs with concerns from Front Range groups. Colorado Public Radio
- ➤ On September 12, Colorado Springs announced that Meadows Park Community Center would close by October 10 to save around $750,000 amid a $31 million budget shortfall, and former manager Brian Kates said he was shocked to learn of the decision after his retirement. Community members have started petitioning to keep the center open—arguing it is a key gathering place for local residents. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Colorado activated its Prison Population Management Measures after the vacancy rate in state prisons stayed below 3% for 30 days, marking the first use of the policy (to allow the early release of eligible inmates and ease overcrowding). Lawmakers will meet on September 22 to review a $2.8 million funding request for more prison beds as reform advocates call for further changes. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Colorado Springs City Council is seeking applications from local residents to serve as one of three alternate volunteer members on its Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Advisory Board. Appointees will serve three-year terms and meet on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 a.m. (applications must be submitted by Friday, October 10 at 5:00 p.m.). City of Colorado Springs
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Fountain mother said her VNS Therapy kept her seizure-free for seven years and improved her daily life. The implanted device sends electrical signals to her brain at scheduled intervals—reducing the severity and length of seizures while an external magnet offers help when needed. 11 News
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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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