Colorado communities canceling July 4 fireworks
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Nearly two dozen Colorado communities are canceling their July 4th fireworks displays because of high fire danger, including…
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Court upholds individual mandate in health care law
The individual mandate survives. The Supreme Court has upheld the heart of President BarackObama’s health care overhaul — ruling in favor…
Continue ReadingOld Colorado City evacuation information causes confusion
On Wednesday afternoon, information that included Old Colorado City as an area under a pre-evacuation notice was circulated. It is unclear where this…
Continue ReadingCommercial fireworks displays canceled in Springs
Due to resources committed to the Waldo Canyon Fire and the extreme fire danger in the city, the Colorado Springs Fire Marshal has denied all permits…
Continue ReadingBroncos Donate Money To Colorado Wildfires
The Denver Broncos on Wednesday pledged to make a $50,000 donation to assist with relief efforts for the wildfires burning in Colorado, Owner Pat…
Continue ReadingPikes Peak International Hill Climb Postponed
Colorado Springs, June 27 ———Faced with epic conditions and safety concerns related to the wildfires threatening Colorado Springs…
Continue ReadingPre-evacuation notice for Holland Park, Pleasant Valley, Monument, Woodland Park
Residents in Monument and the Colorado Springs neighborhoods of Pleasant Valley and Holland Park are under a pre-evacuation notice. There is NOT an…
Continue ReadingScam artists posing as United Way
Authorities are warning the public that some individuals are canvassing local neighborhoods, posing as representatives of Pikes Peak United Way.…
Continue ReadingFire stations overwhelmed by donations
Care and Share has been notified by CSFD that people are taking food donations to the fire stations and the stations are being overwhelmed and cannot…
Continue ReadingNORTHCOM continues to battle Waldo Canyon Fire
Department of Defense C-130 aircraft equipped with U.S. Forest Service Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems (MAFFS) and under the command and…
Continue ReadingAFA Closed to Non-Essential Personnel
Academy officials have directed a base closure for normal operations today. This includes the 10th Medical Group’s clinic. Only mission…
Continue ReadingPre-Evacuation Warnings Isued In Douglas County
Pre-evacuation warnings have been issued for southwestern Douglas County. The warning is bounded by the Palmer Divide Road and Noe Road, Spruce…
Continue ReadingFremont County authorities look for possible arson suspect
Authorities are investigating a suspicious grass fire that was spotted by passing motorists at 8:30 pm Monday along County Road 28 in the Copper…
Continue ReadingLamborn fends off primary challenge
Rep. Doug Lamborn, Colorado’s longest-serving Republican congressman, has fended off a primary challenge in the state’s most Republican…
Continue ReadingParks, Recreation and Cultural Services Closures
Full list of parks, recreation and cultural services closures, cancellations and relocations Pulpit Rock ParkSection 16Ute Valley ParkStratton Open…
Continue ReadingBlack Hills Energy interrupts service to Cascade
As a safety precaution and in coordination with local, state and federal authorities, Black Hills Energy – Colorado Gas announced that natural…
Continue ReadingAccident at a natural gas compression station near Durango killes one
An accident at a natural gas compressionstation near Durango killed one worker and seriously injured twoothers. The accident occurred Monday morning…
Continue ReadingSheriff Says Waldo Canyon Fire Likely Not Linked To Teller Arsons
The El Paso County sheriff said Monday that the Waldo Canyon fire did not appear to be linked to the Teller County arsons. “There is a high…
Continue ReadingSingle-Vehicle Crash On I-25
A car slammed into a light pole on northbound I-25 at Fillmore Street. Police are on scene and working to clean it…
Continue ReadingSprings police respond to armed robbery
Colorado Springs police responded to an armed robbery early Tuesday morning. It happened at the First Amendment on Fillmore Street shortly after…
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