LATEST NEWS
“It does get us out of our normal comfort zone”: Colorado Springs police, firefighters to travel to Georgia for advanced joint training
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Colorado Springs first responders will get the chance to take part in advanced joint training at a state-of-the-art facility over the weekend. On May 5, 12 police officers and 9 firefighters will travel to Guardian Centers near Perry, Georgia, for five days of intensive, advanced training.
Southbound I-25 down to one lane at Circle Drive
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — According to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD)’s X page (formerly Twitter), at around 2:30 p.m. on Friday, May 3, Southbound I-25 is down to only one lane, due to a crash. COtrip reported that the crash is between Exit 139 at Martin Luther King Jr Bypass and Exit 138 at Lake […]
Colorado Springs musician thanks community for their support in recouping stolen gear
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - A car break-in has stopped the music for a Colorado Springs musician. Joshua Lanier said for him, performing isn't just a hobby, it's actually a big part of his income. After someone broke into his vehicle and stole his equipment, his family is struggling to make ends meet. It happened Tuesday night when Lanier was singing at a show in Denver.
65-million-year-old mammal discovered in Colorado Springs area
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Researchers from the Denver Museum of Nature & Science announced Friday that fossils of a newly-discovered mammal that lived tens of millions of years ago were found right here in the Colorado Springs area. The discovery was made in the Coral Bluffs area, between Highways...
Feasibility study: roundabout ’round Gen. Palmer statue
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — According to the City of Colorado Springs, on Friday, May 3, a feasibility study was launched to determine if a roundabout should be installed at the intersection of Nevada Avenue and Platte Avenue, where the statue of General Palmer stands. The historic statue blocks visibility for drivers attempting to make a left […]
Nighttime closures starting May 3rd, along South Academy Boulevard
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is temporarily closing the east and westbound lanes along South Academy Boulevard starting Friday, May 3rd. Crews will be in the area pouring new concrete over the bridge deck. Eastbound lanes will close at 8 p.m. tonight and will...
Colorado Springs Firefighters respond to grass fire Friday afternoon
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Colorado Springs firefighters responded to a grass fire Friday afternoon. They said it was 100x100 and reported near Mark Dabling and Aeration Vw. and that smoke may be visible in the area as they work to put it out. As of just after 3 p.m.,...
CSPD hold graduation of 77th police officer class
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — On Thursday, May 2 the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) held the graduation of its 77th police officer class. CSPD said the 77th class had 31 graduates who went through 27 weeks of intensive hands-on training, testing, and more. According to CSPD, the graduates come from 12 different states, four different countries […]
‘We wanted to make sure that the artists made money’: Colorado Springs business owners work to create accessible art market
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - A local business is working to make art markets more accessible to artists by reducing fees. Co-owners of Cronk Art & Curiosities Andrew Cronk and Chris Dantzler have created the Moon Market, a monthly marketplace that holds space for artists and vendors of all kinds.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.