Pueblo city council approves tax increase for homeowners to help repair roads
In a 5-2 vote, Pueblo city council approved a one-dollar tax increase for homeowners to help repair roads in the Steel City. Mayor Nick Gradisar was…
Continue ReadingMonth: August 2019
Shawnee Peak Fire burning in northeastern Park County
A wildfire named the Shawnee Peak Fire was reported at 3:15 p.m. Monday in Park County near Shawnee Peak, about six miles southwest of Bailey,…
Continue Reading5G Internet installation process begins in Colorado Springs
The Colorado Springs City Council began learning Monday how service providers plan to upgrade Wi-Fi Internet capability to 5G. Council members heard…
Continue ReadingColorado Springs outdoor shops struggle amid China tariffs
On September 1, a 15% tariff will take effect on a portion of $300 billion in Chinese imports, said President Donald Trump. It will hit items such as…
Continue Reading3 men accused of assaulting ranger at Boyd Lake State Park
Three men have been accused of assaulting a Colorado park ranger after the ranger warned them about making too much noise at Boyd Lake State Park.…
Continue ReadingHealth inspectors take close look at Colorado State Fair cuisine
At the Colorado State Fair, we know the food is delicious, but is it safe to eat? Pueblo County health inspectors have been working diligently to…
Continue ReadingCar plows into crowd in Denver, injuring 2 pedestrians
Authorities say a car plowed through a crowd of people after a fight in downtown Denver, injuring two people. Officials say neither victim suffered…
Continue ReadingGlobal Supertanker joins fight against fires in the Amazon
The Global Supertanker is flew into Viru Viru International Airport in Bolivia to join the fight against the unprecedented number forest fires in the…
Continue ReadingColorado group develops online map for safe firearms storage
A new online map has identified Colorado locations to store firearms outside homes and away from those who may harm themselves or others. Colorado…
Continue ReadingSuspect arrested in woman’s assault at Bear Creek Park
Colorado Springs police say a suspect wanted for an assault that happened in late June at Bear Creek Park has been arrested. On June 27, police found…
Continue ReadingHawk with broken wing seems furious after hit by car
A young Copper’s hawk looks understandably furious after a car accident in Colorado Springs left it with a broken wing. Rescued by Colorado…
Continue Reading8/26/19 Forecast Discussion
Tonight: Staying dry and mostly clear during the evening hours with winds calming down to 10-15mph with a low temperature of 53 degrees in Colorado…
Continue ReadingDNA confirms euthanized mountain lion was responsible for attack on 8-year-old boy
DNA test results confirmed that the mountain lion who attacked an 8-year-old in Bailey last Wednesday has been euthanized by wildlife officials,…
Continue ReadingDunkin’ offers $1 coffees on all Air Force football game days
To celebrate the 2019-20 football season, Dunkin’ Donuts will be offering $1 coffees to Falcon fans on all Air Force game days throughout the…
Continue ReadingSprings mother pleads guilty after trying to kill herself, 2 kids
A Colorado Springs woman pleaded guilty to a felony charge Monday after trying to kill herself and her two children earlier this summer. In late…
Continue ReadingCheba Hut officially opens in Colorado Springs
Cheba Hut is finally serving its stoner-themed sub sandwiches in the Springs after decades in Colorado. The sub shop opened up Monday to lines of…
Continue ReadingThird body of water in El Paso County tests positive for Blue Green Algae
This weekend, El Paso County Parks Staff had to post signs at Homestead Ranch Regional Park in Peyton after the pond tested over the recommended…
Continue ReadingCSU power outage affecting 6,400 people on east side of Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs Utilities reported a power outage Monday morning in Colorado Springs, affecting a relatively large number of people on the east side…
Continue ReadingDemocratic Senatorial Campaign Committee endorses Hickenlooper for Senate
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper received a big endorsement for his Senate bid against Cory Gardner. This comes…
Continue ReadingBeautiful start to week – 8/26/19
TODAY: Mostly sunny weather is in the forecast today with comfortable highs in the 70s and 80s. A few showers and storms are possible in the San Luis…
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