Good morning, Colorado Springs.

Colorado Springs minister John Albaugh brought holiday cheer to eastern Ukraine by hosting Christmas celebrations in Sloviansk on Dec.

31. His ministry Together for Eastern Ukraine delivered food, including mandarins, and carols to remote villages amid ongoing conflict.

Dad’s Donuts announced it will close its Interquest and Briargate locations in 2026 to focus on its downtown store, which remains open + it will later open a larger production facility and retail site.

Oskar Blues Grill & Brew, a Longmont-based restaurant and music venue, permanently closed Tuesday, Dec.

30 at its downtown location in the historic DeGraff Building at 118 N. Tejon St. The building's owners are looking for new partners to revitalize the space.

Pikes Peak Brewing closed early today at 6 p.m. at 1756 Lake Woodmoor Dr. ahead of a four-day break before it rebrands to Goat Patch Monument on Jan.

5, with a ribbon-cutting celebration set for 5 p.m. on Jan. 9.

AdAmAn Club members began their historic ascent Tuesday and continue climbing today up Pikes Peak to ring in the New Year (mirrors will flash from 10 to 10:30 a.m. and five honorific fireworks will launch at 9 p.m. before midnight).

Former U.S. Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell died Tuesday at 92 from natural causes while surrounded by family, his daughter confirmed.

He was known for defending Native American issues and served Colorado with a unique style.

The Colorado Springs Fire Department introduced its first-ever public dashboard today that lets residents view emergency response data, including call types and trends by neighborhood and station.

The tool shows a commitment to transparency and community engagement.

Former U.S. Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell, known for advancing Native American causes and supporting the creation of a national park at the Great Sand Dunes, died Tuesday at 92 from natural causes while surrounded by family.

A Colorado Springs chimney sweep warned residents about creosote hazards as colder weather took effect yesterday.

Curry Cast, owner of Topcat Chimney Service, recommended regular cleaning & opening flues to help keep homes safe from fire risks.

Colorado Springs residents Mike and Phyllis Foraker turned personal tragedy into action by releasing a book and initiating the William Foraker Legacy Fund for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention.

Their work guides local training with William’s case study to improve crisis response (highlighting treatment gaps).

A review of 2025 Colorado Springs sports — marked by a closed pro baseball team and relocation of the Mountain West headquarters — shows a challenging year as local stars emerged with Air Force quarterback Liam Szarka setting records and NBA draft pick Nique Clifford making his mark.

Blacklight Starry Night Art Party

8-10 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $40-$48 per person — Use neon paints under black lights for a fun, guided art experience.

Trivia Night at Summa

6-8:30 p.m. — Summa — Free entry — Gather your brainy bunch for a night of fun and prizes with free trivia.

Japan How I Love Thee

5:30-8:30 p.m. — The French Kitchen — $109.00 — Explore the cozy and colorful world of Japanese home cooking in a creative culinary class.

Trivia Tuesdays

7:30 p.m. — Dave & Buster's Colorado Springs — Free entry — Test your pop culture knowledge every Tuesday with themed trivia nights for all ages.

Newcomer Orientation

5:15-6 p.m. — Listening Heart Medicines, LLC David W. Armstrong — Free entry — Discover the RMI introduction and meditation protocol in a friendly, in-person setting.

Jazz Thursday with Susan Rissman

5-8 p.m. — The Mining Exchange — Free entry — Experience the smooth sounds of the Susan Rissman Trio performing jazz standards and contemporary covers.

Cybersecurity First Friday

4-6 p.m. — University of Colorado Colorado Springs — Free entry — Connect with the Colorado Springs cybersecurity community for socializing and networking.

Family Fun: Paint Your Favorite Squishy Friend

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — Pricing varies — Get ready to paint, sip, and unleash your creativity regardless of experience level.

Stranger Things Trivia and Blind Bag Prizes

2-4 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — Cost varies — Test your knowledge on Stranger Things and win fun blind bag prizes.

Game Days at Dave & Buster's

11:00 a.m. — Dave & Buster's Colorado Springs — Special deals on wings — Score big with game day deals at D&B including 10 wings for $10.