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HSPPR asking for help adopting puppies
(SOUTHERN COLORADO) — The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) said there is an excess of puppies at both of its shelters and is hoping to find them homes. HSPPR said it has more than 60 puppies at both shelter locations and that is more than it can handle. The puppies have been […]
Panorama Park in Southeast Colorado Springs wins People's Choice Starburst Award
Panorama Park in Southeast Colorado Springs received a statewide award for the first time. The city's parks department says the park won the Starburst People's Choice Award for excellence.
'Treasure hunter' finds $200,000 prize at Colorado diner, hunt for $1.2 million prize begins
"Find the lamp, change your life," reads the opening text on the Treasure Games website, with a family recently finding a reward worth $200,000 in Colorado as part of the company's most recent challenge. Treasure Games has a goal of "spreading more wealth to more people around the world," hosting...
Fire department rescues cats from house fire in Palmer Lake
PALMER LAKE, Colo. (KRDO) - The Monument Fire Department (MFD) responded to a house fire in Palmer Lake where two people were rescued and 15-20 cats were found. MFD says that when crews arrived cats were jumping out of windows. So far crews have rescued 7 cats and found 3 dead. Animal Law Enforcement also The post Fire department rescues cats from house fire in Palmer Lake appeared first on KRDO.
Palmer Park VASA Fitness set to be the largest in company history
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — VASA Fitness will host a grand opening celebration at its newest location on the southeast side of Colorado Springs, which will become the largest facility in the company’s history. The new 68,000-square-foot facility is located at 5885 Palmer Park Boulevard, taking the place of a vacant Kmart store at the corner of […]
Urban flower farm near Colorado Springs offers festival with flower picking, music
Fields of tiny terminators are waiting to be plucked south of town. Snapdragons, sunflowers, zinnias, cosmos, marigolds — they share one commonality with Arnold Schwarzenegger’s classic anti-hero movie character: They keep popping up even when you think they’re down for the count. And thank goodness, because by...
Colorado Ave. Safeway to be impacted by grocery chain merger
Apotential merger between grocery chains Kroger and Albertsons could impact 91 Safeway stores in Colorado, including the Westside’s Safeway on W. Colorado Avenue. As part of the merger, Albertsons will sell 91 Safeway stores to C&S Wholesale Grocers, operator of the Piggly Wiggly chain. C&S has agreed that “no stores will close as a result of the merger.”
Downtown Colorado Springs gets three new Humpty Dumpty sculptures
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Downtown Partnership for Colorado Springs revealed that three new Humpty Dumpty sculptures have been installed around the Plaza of the Rockies. The Humpty Dumpties are bronze sculptures created by artist Kimber Fiebiger, the first, named H.D. was installed in 2003 as part of Art on the Streets, according to the partnership. […]
Colorado Springs bagpipe, drums band headed to world championships in Scotland
The pipes, the pipes are calling from a parking lot. But soon they’ll be calling all the way from Glasgow, Scotland, where 20 pipers and 10 drummers from the Pikes Peak Highlanders Pipes and Drums will compete for the first time at the annual World Pipe Band Championships on Aug. 17. They’ll also compete Aug. 10 at the Abernathy Highland Games in Abernathy, Scotland, and Aug. 11 at the Perth Highland Games and the European Pipe Band Championships in Perth, Scotland.
Food truck rallies to check out this summer around Colorado Springs
For the times you can't decide on what to eat, food truck rallies have you covered with tons of tasty options. Whether you're craving a feast, a snack, or a sweet treat, these culinary delights on wheels are worth checking out. Here are six free food truck rallies happening around...
Workout with Olympian Sammy Schultz
(COLORADO SPRINGS) – Opening ceremonies for the Paris Olympics begin on Friday, and to celebrate, Olympian, personal trainer, and Pilates instructor Sammy Schultz brings many events to the Olympic City to coincide with the Paris 2024 games. The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum (USOPM) will be having a Paris Olympic kick off event on Saturday, […]
The Olive Tap: Finishing touches for better-tasting meals
(SPONSORED) — Enriched with flavors from Italy, Spain, and even Greece, The Olive Tap brings delicious combinations right into Southern Colorado. The Olive Tap President Rick Petrocelly has a huge passion for food in all areas. His knowledge of flavor balance and what compliments each food item shows in all the oils, vinegar, and salts […]
Hot Wing Games brings the heat at Phantom Canyon
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Phantom Canyon is celebrating National Chicken Wing Day on Monday, July 29 with a competition that will test competitors’ endurance and will. The Hot Wing Games will happen on Monday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and the challenge to competitors is to eat five wings, two dressed in signature wing sauces […]
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