Colorado farmers launch new tool to track economic toll as cities buy up water rights

Farmers in Colorado's Arkansas River Valley say the water flowing to growing communities like Aurora and Colorado Springs is coming at their expense, and they've released a new tool they say reveals the impact on their region.

Colorado Antique and Thrift Stores Worth Exploring Before Thanksgiving

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.

Colorado Springs Utilities responds to negative impacts on merchants from ongoing 8th Street project

Colorado Springs Utilities addressed reports of significant revenue losses among local business owners affected by the ongoing 8th Street water main and infrastructure improvement project. The post Colorado Springs Utilities responds to negative impacts on merchants from ongoing 8th Street project appeared first on KRDO .

A 103-Year-Old Original Rosie the Riveter Who Built P-61 Night Fighters Led the Colorado Springs Veterans Day Parade

Wanda Daniels, 103, who built P-61 Night Fighters at Northrop in World War II, was grand marshal of the Colorado Springs Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 7.

Colorado Has Fossilized Redwood Stumps That Reveal a Completely Different State

Florissant Fossil Beds Colorado is a National Park Service monument where petrified redwood stumps and...

Colorado Springs reveals preliminary 2027 street repaving list for 12th year of 2C program

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 .

Pony visited StoneCreek at Flying Horse

(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 […]

Colorado porch staple crafted in Manitou Springs

Castle Rock and Parker set to hold rescheduled July 4 fireworks on Veterans Day

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.

El Paso County Announces Retirement of Facilities Executive Director Brian Olson

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.

500 soldiers hike 25-miles to honor 9th Infantry history

(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 […]

A behind-the-scenes look at Castle Rock’s Starlighting celebration

The historic streets of downtown Castle Rock will soon be filled with festive spirit and anticipation as the town gets set to ring in the holiday season with one of its most beloved traditions: the Starlighting celebration. For many in the town, they can’t imagine a holiday season without the...

27th annual Veterans Day Parade takes over Downtown Colorado Springs

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 .

Polis Tours Colorado Springs Tech Hub Pitched as 700-Job Aerospace Engine

555–559 E. Pikes Peak Ave. — Downtown Colorado Springs Street Scene. Gov. Jared Polis walked through Catalyst Campus for Technology and Innovation in Colorado Springs on Monday, checking out a 15,000-square-foot addition built to grow the region's aerospace and defense workforce training. The visit put a spotlight on a campus that already teaches skills ranging from cybersecurity to AI and autonomy, just as Colorado's defense-tech sector keeps expanding around Colorado Springs' Space Force presence.

Colorado Springs Library Board Picks Spark Clash Over ‘Activist’ Ties

The outcome of a joint appointment process for the Pikes Peak Library District board now rests with El Paso County and Colorado Springs, but accounts differ on the vote needed to confirm nominees. Of 32 people who applied for three open seats, officials recommended board president Aaron Salt for another term and newcomer Cindy Schaefer for a partial term. The meeting also exposed disagreements over candidates connected to critics of the district’s Rockrimmon branch closure.

Monument Council Splits 4-3 to Pass 2040 Growth Plan Over Density Fears

Monument's Town Council voted 4-3 on Nov. 2 to adopt a sweeping new blueprint for how the town grows over the next decade and a half, capping months of public debate over density, downtown redevelopment and whether the small mountain-foothills community can keep its character intact as it expands. The close vote approved Resolution No. 78-2026, formally adopting the Monument 2040 Comprehensive Plan and an accompanying Downtown Master Plan.

Colorado Springs couple starts new foundation to save local branch of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — A Colorado Springs couple is making sure thousands of kids still get free books under Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library after Pikes Peak United Way decided to step back from sponsoring the program. But Jessica and Geoff Mulligan still need the community’s support to keep the program going. “We’ve always wanted to do […]

Castle Rock’s 4th of July fireworks show rescheduled for Veteran’s Day

A celebration coming four months late, the Town of Castle Rock announced its 4th of July fireworks show is finally set to happen Wednesday, and the Pinpoint Weather team is giving them the all-clear.

Pothole damages I-70 roadway and shuts down multiple lanes for several hours

Repair crews with the Colorado Department of Transportation were working on westbound Interstate 70 between the Clear Creek Drive/32nd exit and the Denver West/Colorado Mills Pkwy exit for several hours Monday.

Make memories in Castle Rock during Season of the Star

The holiday season is just around the corner, and Castle Rock is ready to sparkle! The tree in Festival Park is up, Downtown lights are ready to shine, and the scene is set to create lasting memories with family, friends and neighbors. Castle Rock’s Season of the Star brings the...