Monday, November 17th, 2025
Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Colorado Springs residents gathered at Hillside Gardens and Event Center to honor victims of the 2022 Club Q attack in an event organized by Prism Community Collective. Attendees chose the new venue to avoid painful memories from past gatherings held at the club’s parking lot—marking the third annual tribute. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ A local organization is asking Colorado Springs residents for help preserving a piece of local history. The group will gather input to shape a preservation plan—residents are encouraged to share their ideas for restoration. 11 News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire at a Colorado Springs apartment complex on Sunday morning left two people critically injured and displaced about 50 residents—firefighters rescued seven and the cause is under investigation. 11 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Colorado restaurants earned top honors from the Michelin Guide in its 2025 edition with 19 venues receiving either stars or Bib Gourmand awards that highlight great food and creative local recipes; establishments such as The Wolf’s Tailor and Alma Fonda Fina — recognized for their strong use of local ingredients — set a high standard for fine dining. Colorado Springs Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado’s motorcycle lane filtering law has been in effect for more than a year but its safety effects remain unproven—it permits riders to pass stopped vehicles at 15 mph or less only when all traffic in the lane is halted—and the DOT will report on its impact to the General Assembly in 2027. Colorado Springs Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Colorado faces a shortage of geriatricians—only 110 serve around one million seniors—which has experts like Dr. Erika Altneu advising on cutting medications, reducing loneliness, and planning care to help older adults live well and die peacefully in rural areas. Colorado Public Radio
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ In Colorado Springs, home prices have leveled off with a median of $473,500 as inventory grew to nearly 4,000 homes— the highest for October in a decade— even though sales dropped to their lowest level since 2013. Agents noted that homes still fetch about 98% of list prices despite longer market times. Colorado Springs Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ In Sunday's game, Avalanche played the Islanders and veteran Cale Makar shared the ice with rookie Matthew Schaefer for the first time — Schaefer impressed on both offense and defense as he scored seven goals in his first 18 games and helped the team win 4 to 1. Coaches and teammates praised the 18-year-old for his strong skating and playmaking skills, noting he shows promise to join the league’s elite. Colorado Springs Gazette
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Trivia Tuesdays
7:30 p.m. — Dave & Buster's Colorado Springs — All ages welcome — Test your pop culture knowledge at this exciting weekly trivia night!
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Weekly Trivia Night at Pub Dog Colorado
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Pub Dog Colorado — Free entry — Test your knowledge with trivia where brains meet barks and good times.
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Music Bingo at Pub Dog Colorado
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Pub Dog Colorado — Family-friendly fun — Enjoy a lively evening of Music Bingo with Olson Entertainment and bring your pups along.
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Midday Mingle
7-8:30 p.m. — 5525 Erindale Dr — Bring Your Own Lunch — Connect with local business owners in a casual and fun atmosphere while enjoying your lunch.
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Ice Fishing 101 Seminar
6-7:30 p.m. — Angler's Covey — Free entry — Learn the essentials of ice fishing in the Pikes Peak region from an experienced guide.
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Warm Deep Stretch Yoga
2:30-3:30 p.m. — Praxis Yoga — $20 drop in or included in membership — Engage in a meditative practice focusing on deep stretching in a cozy candlelit atmosphere.
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Mellow Mondays Coloring Night
4-9 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Free entry — Unwind with coloring pages and craft brews in a chill atmosphere.
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Trivia Night
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Red Leg Brewing Company — Free entry — Test your knowledge and compete for prizes while enjoying great beer.
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Wednesday Night Comedy Open Mic
6-10 p.m. — Lulu's Downtown — Free entry — Experience an exciting evening of comedy where both seasoned performers and first-timers showcase their talent.
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Thanksgiving Potluck and Jam Session
3-6 p.m. — Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort — Bring a dish to share — Enjoy a cozy Thanksgiving meal with turkey and live music afterward.
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