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Palmer Land Deal Becomes Latest Land Pursuit for City Above the Clouds. Most people move to Colorado to experience the Rocky Mountain West with its breath-taking views and an adventure waiting around every corner. In fact, I think it’s fair to say that most people in Colorado take their outdoor...
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) -Harrison School District 2 is working to make housing more affordable for its teachers and staff. The district and local nonprofit We Fortify held a ceremonial groundbreaking Thursday for Wendy’s Village near Mountain Vista Community School in southeast Colorado Springs. The development will include 40...
The event (dealing with the groundbreaking for the opening of Rosemont Reservoir on Pikes Peak) marked an important step forward in a regional partnership to expand outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the Pikes Peak region. Years in the making, the project brings together local, state, and federal land managers to improve public access while protecting natural resources and addressing the impacts increased visitation can have on surrounding communities.
The Air Force has unveiled a new aircraft to train pilots and be part of a new aerobatic demonstration team at the U.S. Air Force Academy.
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Over 500 soldiers began a 12-hour march from Fort Carson Army Post to America the Beautiful Park in downtown Colorado Springs at around 5 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10. According to Fort Carson, soldiers from the 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade, 4th Infantry Division began running the 25 miles […]
Douglas County officials hosted an open house for the Zebulon Regional Sports Comple to give the community the chance to learn how the project would be paid for.
After Democrats dominate the election, what does the future look like for certain GOP strongholds in Colorado?
Cynniah Mack loves coming-of-age stories. Her favorite is “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,” a 1999 novel and 2012 film, both written by Stephen Chbosky. The 17-year-old said she relates to the story’s main character, Charlie. She understands his trouble making friends, his family dynamics. She also likes his character arc. “He learns how to be a wallflower, how to embrace being a wallflower,” Mack said. “Also Emma Watson is in it.”
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The City of Colorado Springs opened a new 0.3-mile hiking trail to the summit of Pulpit Rock in the Austin Bluffs Open Space on Thursday, Nov. 12. The route features 372 steps built into the natural terrain to assist hikers while protecting the area’s fragile sandstone slopes.
Colorado’s second-highest court clarified last month that the state law imposing penalties on a “person” for fraudulent conduct does not apply to municipalities that are accused of fraud. Palmer Lake Trustee Roger Moseley and Martha Brodzik sued the town under the Colorado False Claims Act. They alleged Palmer Lake made false claims to obtain at […]
Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (R-CO) hasn’t officially lost her race yet, but at least one prominent Republican in her district is already thinking about running in two years. Douglas County Commissioner George Teal said on the radio this morning that he’s thinking about running after receiving a call from someone who told him that he’s “on a list” for potential GOP challengers to presumptive incumbent Democrat Eileen Laubacher in 2028.
One week after winning a landslide election, Colorado Gov.-elect Phil Weiser picked a prominent Republican lawmaker to join his senior administrative ranks while creating two new, cabinet-level positions. Weiser on Tuesday nominated Cleave Simpson, the minority leader in the state Senate, to become the state’s next agriculture commissioner, meaning the...
Traveling in southern Castle Rock is now a lot easier. Nearly eight months ahead of schedule, the Crystal Valley Parkway and Interstate 25 interchange is fully open. The project was the Town of Castle Rock’s No. 1 transportation priority and is the largest project of its kind in the Town’s history.
Adults covered by Medicaid expansion in Montana, Colorado, Kentucky and Ohio will have to renew their coverage every six months starting in 2027, instead of once a year. In Montana, some people’s next renewal is also being moved up. A case whose last renewal was completed in August 2026 would come due in February 2027 […]
After eight years serving as Castle Rock’s mayor, Jason Gray is preparing to step away from office, closing a chapter that has been defined by growth, hardships and relationships. “It’s been a heck of a run for eight years,” Gray said. For almost 30 years, Gray has...
The Montana Public Service Commission approved the $15.4 billion NorthWestern Energy and Black Hills Corp. merger on Tuesday. The new company, once merged, will serve 2.1 million electric and natural gas customers in Montana, Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, South Dakota, Nebraska and Wyoming. In a split vote, the PSC supported the deal, with Commissioner Randy…
Colorado Governor-elect Phil Weiser is reportedly already discussing plans with leading Democrats to tweak four ballot measures passed in the election. The measures deal with controversial subjects, such as restrictions affecting young transgender people, and the plans have ignited backlash against Weiser and the Democratic Party of Colorado online. As...
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - El Paso County Public Health is investigating an illness outbreak at an elementary school in Colorado Springs. The investigation comes after McAuliffe Elementary sent a letter to families saying it had seen a rise in student illnesses on campus and had to disinfect the entire building.
One small Colorado town proudly calls itself the Antique Capital of Colorado, despite having fewer than 5,000 residents. I love that a place so tiny claims such a big title. It sounds like the perfect spot to spend an afternoon browsing old furniture, vintage decorations, and treasures with stories to tell.
