Daily editionWednesday, October 15th, 2025
Good morning, Colorado Springs.
The Daily Colorado Springs Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of October.
Community
On Tuesday, homeless people in Colorado Springs received patriot packs with food, blankets and clothing in honor of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was killed on Sept. 10.
The City Council narrowly approved a resolution to mark his planned National Day of Remembrance—an effort that united local and national observances.
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Business
Colorado Springs welcomed the new Colorado Aerospace Business Center, a business park spanning more than 30 acres that includes an 84,000-square-foot building built for fast office setups for defense contracts — the facility is located at 8470 Launch Point near the airport and major military bases and opened on Oct. 9.
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Culture
At the October 8 board meeting of Pikes Peak Historical Society, John Rakowski resigned as president as he prepares to relocate and was honored for his long service including the museum mortgage payoff.
The board unanimously elected Scott Adams as the new president—he said he would focus on engaging younger volunteers while Rakowski continues as an advisory board member.
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Finance
The state of Colorado began mailing notices to about 20,000 taxpayers who may be eligible for $8 million in unclaimed tax refunds—each notice includes instructions for filing a prefilled online return so refunds can be received within a few weeks, with mailings continuing until June 30, 2026.
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Government
Dozens of solar supporters, including local homeowners and students, gathered on Tuesday, Oct 14 to urge Colorado Springs City Council to drop a planned net metering demand charge for solar customers — the change, set in August and scheduled for 2027, could raise bills for nearly 9,000 participants.
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IRS offices in Colorado, including Colorado Springs, are managing heavy workloads amid a government shutdown as nearly half of the staff have been furloughed and taxpayers with extensions must pay their taxes by today.
Remaining workers, reduced from about 600 to around 300 (according to the union), are handling high call volumes and extra hours ahead of tax season.
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Colorado Springs Utilities is proposing a $50 monthly fee increase for solar customers to cover grid costs during evening peak demand — City Council directed the utility to remove the fee for solar users from the 2026 rate case, and a full vote on the rate case is scheduled for October 28.
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Sports
The Rockies will boost their offense next season after a 2025 campaign with record-low road runs—team officials are considering moderate-priced free agents to add veteran leadership.
They may sign players like Josh Bell, Mike Yastrzemski, and Luis Arraez to help rebuild the lineup for 2026.
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Advait Jadhav, a Pine Creek tennis freshman, had an 11-2 season and won regionals and will play his first state tournament match tomorrow at Denver Tennis Park against Mountain Vista’s Josh Hoefs in the No. 2 singles spot (his coach praised his strong mental game).
He aims to boost his confidence and prove his skills on court as he readies for his state debut (he has competed since he was six).
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The Academy District 20 field hockey team won 7-0 against Cheyenne Mountain Tuesday night at Pine Creek and improved their record to 7-4-2 ahead of state playoffs on Oct. 27-28.
Coach Hannah Jameson said the team recruited local athletes (boosting the roster from 11 to 40 players) to build confidence and mark a clear turnaround from last season’s rebuild.
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At El Pomar Youth Sports Complex, Coronado cross country runners finished with top spots in a league meet—boys earned first through fifth while the girls clinched first place.
Mesa Ridge softball ended its regular season on a seven-game winning streak after a clutch extra inning hit gave them a 16-14 win.
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Accidents
The Cimarron Hills Fire Department responded to an RV fire Tuesday night near Western Drive and Dale Road west of the World Golf & Sand Creek Golf Course and had the blaze under control by 8:10 p.m.—the incident left the RV a total loss and set nearby vegetation aflame while no one was injured.
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Colorado Springs Events
E J R M Birthday Bash
Thursday, October 16th, 2025 · 7-11 p.m. — Ohana Kava Bar — Free entry — Experience a relaxing evening with live ambient and downtempo music in a vibrant community atmosphere.
Easton Corbin Live in Concert
Friday, October 17th, 2025 · 7:30-10:30 p.m. — Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Tickets required — Experience the neotraditional sounds of country music star Easton Corbin, known for his captivating baritone and hit singles.
Villain Arts Tattoo Arts Festival
Saturday, October 18th, 2025 · 11 AM – 11 PM — Colorado Springs Event Center — $25 Day / $50 3-Day Pass — Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of tattoo culture with live art and performances.
Petals and Peaks | BOGO Sangria
Sunday, October 19th, 2025 · 5-7 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $37-$49 per person — Unleash your creativity with a fun paint-and-sip night led by an experienced instructor.
Lena Rich Concert
Monday, October 20th, 2025 · 7-11 p.m. — Lulu's Downtown — Entry cost not specified — Experience the earthy and ethereal sounds of Lena Rich inspired by folk traditions.
Don McMillan | Comedy Night
Thursday, October 23rd, 2025 · 8-9:30 p.m. — Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Tickets required — Engineer-turned-comedian Don McMillan brings his unique PowerPoint comedy to Colorado Springs.
Let's Get Spice-Y
Saturday, October 25th, 2025 · 1-4 p.m. — The French Kitchen — Free entry — A flavorful collaboration with Savory Spice shop featuring tasty bites at an open kitchen market.
Mischief District 2025 Convention
Sunday, October 26th, 2025 · 1-6 p.m. — Ivywild School — Free entry — Explore an All Hallows Eve themed outdoor art market while enjoying fire pits and local food options.
Twisted Tuesday Painting Party with $4 Drinks
Tuesday, October 28th, 2025 · $4 Drinks — 6:30-8:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $35 per person — Enjoy a guided painting session with affordable drinks and a fun atmosphere.
Wednesday Night Comedy Open Mic
Wednesday, October 29th, 2025 · 6-10 p.m. — Lulu's Downtown — Free entry — A night of laughter where seasoned and newcomer comics share the stage in a fun atmosphere.