Colorado Springs apartment rents slip, vacancies climb after a surge in construction

PLUS | Russell Wilson, Pittsburgh Steelers have mutual interest; Return to Nature co-owner fails to appear for sobriety monitoring and more. [View in browser]( [Share with a friend]( Springs PM Update Good evening! Today is Thursday, March 7, 2024. Catch up on everything going on in Colorado in 5 minutes. [Colorado Springs apartment rents slip, vacancies climb after a surge in construction, report shows]( A new report shows increasing numbers of Colorado Springs-area apartments stood empty in late 2023, while rents fell — the likely fallout from an oversupply of units that have opened in recent years, one industry expert said. [Read More]( [Ikon Passes on sale March 14, Arapahoe Basin access unaffected]( It's time to lock down next year's season pass at Ikon Pass mountains, which are set to go on sale next Thursday. Alterra Mountain Company announced early-bird sales of its 2024-25 Ikon Passes skiers and riders can start purchasing for the brand's 58 global destinations across the Americas, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. [Read More]( [Troupe Vertigo to perform with Colorado Springs Philharmonic in circus symphony]( Troupe Vertigo will perform with the Colorado Springs Philharmonic this weekend at Pikes Peak Center, showcasing captivating circus acts alongside a live symphony. [Read More]( [Russell Wilson, Pittsburgh Steelers have mutual interest, according to report]( Russell Wilson could be returning to Empower Field at Mile High in 2024. Wilson and the Pittsburgh Steelers have mutual interest and are tentatively planning to meet, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Thursday. The Broncos have said they soon will release the quarterback and have granted him permission to speak with other teams. [Read More]( [Could Vail Mountain's 2024 Master Plan help ease ski slope congestion? | Whiteout]( Vail Mountain Resort has plans to keep growing in 2024, when it will add much needed attention to its aging chairlift system (a top priority), expand mountain terrain and build new facilities or update older facilities, with the first hurdle cleared earlier this year. [Read More]( [6 weekend things to do around Colorado Springs and beyond: Jeff Dunham, Notre Dame Glee Club, Cirque du Soleil and more]( Comedian Jeff Dunham will be performing at The Broadmoor World Arena, while the Colorado Springs Philharmonic will showcase aerial acts and circus specialties in "Troupe Vertigo: Espaa." Gary Mullen & The Works, a tribute band to Queen, will be performing at Pikes Peak Center. Additionally, there will be an international fashion show featuring designs from Mexico, Philippines, India, and more. The Biblical production "The Thorn" will be returning to Pikes Peak Center, and Cirque du Soleil's "Crystal" will be performing at Ball Arena in Denver. [Read More]( [Return to Nature co-owner fails to appear for sobriety monitoring]( Carie Hallford, one of the co-owners of the Return to Nature Funeral Home, will return to court next week after failing to appear for a court-ordered sobriety test. Kate Singh, a spokesperson for the 4th Judicial District Attorney's Office, confirmed with The Gazette that Hallford missed a required sobriety test that is part of her bond agreement. As a result, a show cause hearing has been scheduled for March 14 at 1:30 p.m., when Hallford could have her bond raised or revoked. [Read More]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [YouTube]( Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up [here.]( Engage in the conversation in [today's eEdition]( Interested in podcasts? Check out ours [here]( Already subscribed? [Log in.]( Manage your email preferences or unsubscribe [here.]( 30 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 100 Colorado Springs, CO 80903