Manitou Springs
Believe it or not, El Paso County is Colorado’s most populated county – not Denver County, home to Colorado Springs and about 762,000 residents at last report. While plenty of people around the state know where El Paso County is located, far fewer know how it got its name. Is it named after El Paso, […]
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Colorado Springs, a military town and global center for Christian evangelism, has sent a Republican to Washington every election since its US House of Representatives district was created in 1970.
(MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo.) — The City of Colorado Springs posted on social media, sharing a photo from the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services department, that said there is a technical issue with the reservation system at the Manitou Incline. The note in the post reminded people that hiking and reservations are free, while the reservation […]
El Paso County, Colorado, November, 9, 2026 – El Paso County Executive Director of Facilities and Strategic Infrastructure Management Brian Olson will retire in February 2027 after nearly 16 years with the County. His service has included improving public facilities, supporting disaster recovery and managing resources that help keep County services available to residents.
McAuliffe Elementary disinfected its entire building after a spike in student illnesses. Doctors say influenza A and COVID-19 are driving a countywide surge in sick kids.
Florissant Fossil Beds Colorado is a National Park Service monument where petrified redwood stumps and...
Colorado Springs officials released a preliminary list of ten streets slated for repaving in 2027, including major thoroughfares such as Galley Road, Voyager Parkway, and Fillmore Street. The post Colorado Springs reveals preliminary 2027 street repaving list for 12th year of 2C program appeared first on KRDO .
There are a lot of ways to have a memorable meal in Colorado, but very few of them involve climbing into a decommissioned U.S. Air Force aircraft and ordering a Reuben sandwich named after a crash landing. The Airplane Restaurant in Colorado Springs has figured out something that most restaurants...
Assessing the sweeping victories for Colorado Democrats in last week’s midterm elections, one of the bigger achievements on their lengthy list is winning a supermajority in both chambers of the Colorado General Assembly for the first time since 1936. This feat was accomplished via big wins that encroach deeply into what was formerly considered unwinnable territory for Democrats. Colorado Newsline’s Sara Wilson reported last Wednesday:
(MONUMENT, Colo.) — The Tunnel to Towers Foundation paid off the mortgage and made accessibility renovations to Army Sergeant Major Daniel Hendrix’s home in Monument, following the amputation of his left leg below the knee. In 2012, Sgt. Maj. Hendrix was injured in a parachute accident that resulted in the amputation of his left leg […]
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - The projected passage of ballot issue 4B is allowing a Colorado Springs school district to carry out large-scale renovations and repairs. The issue in question asked voters within Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 whether to raise the district’s debt, allowing them to allocate an extra $80 million while maintaining the district’s $55 million mill levy established in 2017.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Downtown Colorado Springs was a patriotic scene, filled with flags and families honoring veterans at the Veterans Day Parade. American flags covered every part of the street, hanging from the hands of children, veterans, family members, and vehicles in appreciation for those who served. There were even tiny flags from The post 27th annual Veterans Day Parade takes over Downtown Colorado Springs appeared first on KRDO .
Colorado’s proposed second Buc-ee’s has reached another transportation hurdle. After the company filed its detailed Colorado site plan, state officials decided that the requested Interstate 25 ramp changes will require…
After fire bans forced Castle Rock and Parker to cancel their Fourth of July fireworks shows, both towns decided to reschedule the displays to Veterans Day — turning a summer celebration into a tribute to those who served.
On Sept. 17, the City Council in Colorado Springs sat through a raucous special hearing on Project Taurus that ran late into the night. There were shouting matches, a speaker with a megaphone and four arrests. When it was over, the council voted 7 to 2 to put the whole thing off until April 13, […]
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Colorado Springs Utilities offers a range of support, including payment assistance programs, rebates, and energy-saving tips to ease the burden of winter heating bills. Springs Utilities said customers often see a significant increase in natural gas usage, up to six times more than during warmer months. Since November 2025, $2 million in […]
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Flying Horse neighborhood lived up to its name when a pony stopped by StoneCreek of Flying Horse on Monday, Oct. 19, and spent time with those living there. “Animals have a knack for drawing residents together,” said Veronica Baugh, Activities Director at StoneCreek of Flying Horse. “One four-legged guest had the […]
It’s no secret that this year challenged Colorado’s water systems. Dry marinas and low river flows are one thing, it’s another to learn what these conditions actually mean for communities, ecosystems and water providers. On Thursday, Oct. 29, the Blue River Watershed Group held their second annual...
A new clinic at 2828 International Circle in Colorado Springs is letting parents skip the waiting room drama of an emergency department when their kid spikes a fever or breaks out in a rash. Peak Vista Community Health Centers opened its Pediatric Walk-In Center on Oct. 1, offering no-appointment care for patients from birth through age 21, and families who qualify for the organization's income-based discount program can pay as little as $15 for a visit.
Colorado state Rep. Jennifer Bacon is set to become the first Black woman to lead the state House of Representatives after winning… The post Jennifer Bacon Makes History as Colorado’s First Black Woman Elected House Speaker appeared first on Shine My Crown .
