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Families grateful for free cremations of loved ones found inside the Penrose funeral home
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- When families paid Return to Nature Funeral Home to cremate their loved ones, they never thought they would have to go through the process again. Life is often bookended by two dates, but families of loved ones found decomposing inside a defunct Penrose funeral home are adding a third date The post Families grateful for free cremations of loved ones found inside the Penrose funeral home appeared first on KRDO.
Weekly Safety Report: Charges and Citations in Teller County, Colorado
The incidents reported in Teller County, Colorado this week include charges and citations related to displaying fictitious plates, violation of restraining order, driving an uninsured motor vehicle, and possession of a controlled substance.
Local Traffic Alert: East Main Street and Rhodes Avenue to Close for Four Months Due to Stormwater Improvement Project
From Monday, December 11, 2023, the intersection of East Main Street and Rhodes Avenue will be closed due to the Rhodes Avenue Stormwater Improvement Project. This closure will impact traffic on East Main Street between Raynolds Avenue and the HWY 50 Access near 2970 East Main Street. Rhodes Avenue will also be closed to traffic between Spartan Avenue and East Main Street.
CO canon city's Most Loveable Kittens Eagerly Awaits Forever Homes Today!
Whether you're thinking about adopting a pet or simply delight in watching cute animals, you'd find a plethora of endearing pets awaiting adoption at animal shelters across and close to canon city..
The Horrific Reason a Colorado Funeral Home is Being Demolished
By now, you may already be familiar with an incredibly grisly and unsettling story regarding a funeral home in Colorado and the unprofessional, immoral, and illegal practices that were discovered inside. Now, it has been reported that this funeral home of horrors is set to be demolished while the people...
Affidavit: Elderly woman broke femur, later died, caregiver arrested
(PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo.) — According to arrest papers, a caregiver at a Pueblo West nursing home allegedly fell along with a patient during a verbal confrontation, resulting in the elderly woman breaking a hip and ultimately dying of complications from the injury. According to the arrest documents, 32-year-old Tyshae Carbajal was employed as a caregiver […]
Today the gas price is close to $2.99 in Penrose as of 2023-12-09. Find the available station near you.
Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Saturday is $3.167, a week ago the price is $3.247 , according to AAA.
Wood, metal sculptures by southern Colorado artist tell Earth's stories
Earth has sung her love song in Mitchell Dillman’s ears all his life. From day one her sweet tune encouraged him to carry rocks in his pockets, like the crystals from Crystal Park near Manitou Springs, where he spent a large chunk of his youth. And she serenaded him into the U.S. Forest Service during and after high school in the late ‘70s, where he worked with conservation groups doing trail work in Pike National Forest.
Cañon City Seeks Local Volunteer for Planning Commission Opening
Cañon City is looking for a volunteer to join its Planning Commission. The Commission, made up of seven members, meets once a month. It advises the City Council on zoning, subdivisions, and other land use issues. There are also occasional workshops.
License plate readers help law enforcement tackle crime
(SOUTHERN COLORADO) — Flock Safety License Plate Recognition (LPR) cameras, which helped track down the suspect in the triple homicide in Custer County, is now helping law enforcement across Colorado be more proactive in crime fighting. It took a little over 24 hours for law enforcement to capture the suspect back in late November. “I […]
Colorado High School Boys Basketball Schedule, Live Streams in Fremont County Today - December 9
Want to learn how to stream high school basketball matchups in Fremont County, Colorado today? We have what you need here. Follow high school basketball this season on the NFHS Network! Keep tabs on your family or alma mater and tune in!. Game Time: 1:30 PM MT on December 9.
New Florence City Council and Mayor Sworn In
A new Florence City Council was sworn in this week. Three new councilors; Matthew Stiefel, Tammy Stone and Brenda Gardner took their seats along with new Florence Mayor Steve Wolfe. Their first order of business was the 2024 City of Florence budget. The city council’s budget priorities are infrastructure maintenance,...
Thin Air Theatre Company Returns to the Butte for Popular Christmas Show
A Hefty and Lively Lineup of Performances Scheduled for 2024. Cripple Creek’s Butte Theater is back in action and has retained its reputation as the Teller high country’s prime spot for entertainment with the help of a familiar player, TATC (Thin Air Theatre Company). On Black Friday, the...
Public Arts Committee
An exciting opportunity exists for individuals who wish to serve on the Public Arts Committee. Letters of Interest are being accepted for five (5) members appointed by City Council. Initial terms of public members will be as follows: one (1) member to be appointed to a one (1) year term; two (2) members to be appointed to two (2) year terms; and two (2) members to be appointed to three (3) year terms. The Committee serves as the principal coordinating body for the advancement of arts within Cañon City. Letters should include a list of experiences, why you wish to serve in this capacity, and which term you are interested in. Such letters should be addressed to: