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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.
Somewhere in southern Colorado, there’s a town that missed the memo about everything getting outrageously expensive. Nobody bothered to tell Walsenburg that home prices across the state were supposed to skyrocket, so it just kept things affordable, almost out of pure stubbornness. While towns closer to the mountains keep...
The new interchange, identified as Exit 179, connects Interstate 25 with Crystal Valley Parkway. Its opening will provide another access point for residents and businesses in the southern part of town, where development has expanded in recent years. The project is intended to serve the established Crystal Valley neighborhood as...
KIOWA, Colo. — More than 100 Elbert County residents attended a county planning commission meeting Nov. 4 about a proposal to develop a massive ranch that could include Colorado’s largest data center. Developers are seeking to rezone Colorado Plains Ranch — a 5,672-acre parcel of land in eastern...
(COLORADO) — The State of Colorado is investigating a vehicle registration loophole that some may have previously taken advantage of, but that the state says may land them with tax evasion charges. According to a post by the El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office, the State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) said it is […]
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — A winter farmers’ market is set to open in Colorado Springs for the first time, giving local growers, ranchers, and makers a place to sell and shoppers a place to buy all winter long. Wildcraft Farmers Market Colorado Springs opens on Saturday, Nov. 21, in Briargate, bringing 49 local vendors for the […]
(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.
The 6-2 vote leaves approval of the proposed research and testing campus near Harrison High School in place, despite concerns about noise, power use and its proximity to students and youth sports fields.
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 […]
While the more notable college football programs in Boulder and Fort Collins continue to struggle, guess who will be heading back to a bowl game again this season? That would be the newly minted owners of the 2026 version of Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy, Troy Calhoun’s Air Force Falcons… you know, the program that can rightfully boast being about the best one in the state of Colorado.
From free truffle fries to $5 pints, local businesses across Central Colorado Springs are thanking those who served this Veterans Day.
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...
A mixed-up pizza order usually ends with a call to the store and a coupon for next time. In Castle Rock, Colorado, it ended with a family praying on their […]
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) — City officials heard an appeal regarding Project Primestone, a proposed microchip testing campus on the southeast side of Colorado Springs. The development plan for the site, also known as Vineyards Research Park near Janitell Road, was administratively approved by City Planning in September without a Planning Commission hearing, prompting local residents to challenge the decision.
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Country Christmas Show opens on Friday, Nov. 13, at the Colorado Springs Event Center. The three-day event features over 170 vendors offering gifts, crafts, and holiday-themed items. Shoppers can experience Artisan Alley, featuring creations from local artists, makers, and craftspeople. Santa Claus will also be on-site for meet-and-greets. Tickets can […]
Denver transit leaders are studying bus rapid transit to speed up trips on a 12-mile corridor used by up to 98,000 riders a month. What would faster transit mean for your commute?
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.”
The Sam Dunlap Wall of Inspiration honors the community leaders, mentors and neighbors whose legacies continue to shape the area, with nearly 2,000 people helping bring the five-year project to life.