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Colorado Springs
Friday, December 19th, 2025
Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A public memorial service to honor 113 homeless individuals will be held Sunday at Evergreen Cemetery (Memorial Wall, 1005 Hancock Expressway) starting at 5 p.m. Local nonprofits will read names, light candles, and serve refreshments to invite community support for housing solutions. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Colorado Springs hosts holiday events this weekend with gifts for kids at the Christmas Giveaway at Norris Penrose Event Center Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., a Solstice Night Hike Friday evening along Fountain Creek Nature Center trail, and more events through Dec. 27. Colorado Springs Gazette
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Colorado Springs Fire Department rescued snakes + cats from a heat lamp fire on Tuesday after a local resident called in a report, quickly moving the animals to safety and airing out the room. 11 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Wild Rose Bakeshop opens downtown today at 119 E. Boulder Street, offering Southern-style baked goods like pecan sticky buns & red velvet treats as it celebrates a holiday grand opening weekend before settling into regular hours. Springs
- ➤ A four-course mini golf complex named Lost Island II Monument is set to open in spring 2027 near I-25 and Old Denver Highway in Monument. The project will feature four themed 18‐hole courses, a large indoor playground and trampoline park, and a full‐service restaurant plus tiki bar. KOAA News5
- ➤ Colorado Springs Airport will see about 125,000 passengers start traveling this holiday season from Saturday through Jan. 4 as officials prepare for a busy period at the terminal. 11 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Two high school students were chosen to paint new murals for the CSPD Specialized Enforcement Division and began work in June after a local art contest; the project received paint and supplies from The Home Depot (7120 North Academy Blvd.) and now brightens the facility. City of Colorado Springs
- ➤ Local actor Gregory Williams Welsch portrays famed author C.S. Lewis in the one-man show Christmas with C.S. Lewis at the Ent Center for the Arts’ Shockley-Zalabak Theater at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. The performance, set in Lewis’ Oxford living room (1962), offers a close look at his life beyond Narnia. Colorado Springs Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Colorado Economic Development Commission awarded $58 million in incentives to a Colorado aerospace firm planning an expansion called Project Ladybug that could add 1,850 jobs over eight years through $35 million in job growth tax incentives + $8 million in CHIPS tax credits, with a final decision expected by mid-2026. Colorado Springs Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Yemi Mobolade welcomed 29 new Americans in a naturalization ceremony in Colorado Springs, emphasizing that new citizens should vote and serve the community. The Nigerian-born mayor shared his journey from Lagos to citizenship to inspire civic participation. KOAA News5
- ➤ El Paso County is adding motorcycle lanes at the entry and exit of the Sahwatch and Costilla parking garages to address safety concerns with the current gate system. The clearly marked lanes will operate without scanning tickets and be available 24/7 starting Tuesday, Dec. 23. El Paso County
- ➤ Tenant associations reached an agreement with the CS Housing Authority after a Dec. 10 meeting — the plan includes installing cameras, sensor alarms, scheduling annual fire safety talks, and holding building meetings to review handbook revisions and discuss board representation. KOAA News5
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Kris Shaw Live Comedy Show
7 p.m. — Loonees Comedy Corner — General Admission with a two-item minimum — Experience the unique storytelling and humor of Kris Shaw alongside special guests.
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Game Days at D&B
11:00 a.m. — Dave & Buster's Colorado Springs — Game day deals available — Score big with $10 wings and enjoy a fun-filled gaming experience.
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Mellow Mondays Coloring Night
4-9 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Free entry — Unwind with coloring pages and pints in a relaxed brewery setting.
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Twisted Tuesday Painting Party
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $35 — Enjoy a fun evening of art with $4 drinks in a lively atmosphere.
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Weekly Trivia Night
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Pub Dog Colorado — Free to play — Unleash your trivia skills while enjoying craft beers in a dog-friendly atmosphere.
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Americana Fridays: Manitou Strings
4-7 p.m. — The Mining Exchange — Free entry — Enjoy soulful Americana tunes and re-imagined classics in a lively hotel lobby setting.
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Date Night Winter Northern Lights
5-7 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $37-$39 per person — Experience a creative night of painting under blacklights with drinks and snacks available.
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$10 Bottomless Mimosas | Painting and Fun
3:30-5:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $35-$39 per person — Unleash your creativity with step-by-step painting guidance while enjoying bottomless mimosas in a lively atmosphere.
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Open Mic Night
6-10 p.m. — Vultures — Free event — Showcase your talent in music and comedy during this entertaining open mic night hosted by Joe Bruno.
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Trivia Night at Red Leg Brewing
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Red Leg Brewing Company — Free to enter — Test your knowledge and compete for fun prizes while enjoying great beer.
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