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Reece Burkie Stapish, date of birth February 22, 1991, of Sedalia, Colorado was arrested for assault, harassment, reckless driving and failure to present proof of insurance. Bond was $800. SEPTEMBER 23, 2023. Kyle Dean Hammer, date of birth February 21, 1990, of Colorado Springs, Colorado was arrested on an arrest...

New Signs Honor Heroic Veterans and Their Family Members. With its prime location, next to several well-known military bases, Teller County and Southern Colorado has become a prime spot for active-duty military personnel and for service veterans. Many military veterans, stationed at local bases, choose to stay in the local...

It is now official that fall is here, and even though the weather will be cooling down, the region bustles with some sizzling events. For the second year in a row, many events will make their grand return after the pandemic shut down many popular celebrations. The holidays will again...

Ice Castles is coming to Cripple Creek. A sculpture of ice with a throne, towers, archways and tunnels, the artistry will distinguish the city with a castle on the hill. Created in 2011 in Utah by Brent Christensen as an ice cave for his daughter, the idea took off, from the front yard to the nation. Today, Christensen’s architectural design is in Utah, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York and Wisconsin.

• With support from local businesses, the Parks & Rec department of the City of Woodland Park provides the community with safe places to enjoy some Halloween fun. - Pumpkin Dive, Oct. 21 from 6-8 p.m. at the Aquatic Center. - Trick or Treat, Oct. 27 from 3:30-5 p.m. in...

There's no better way to know the soul of a community than to look to its artists, musicians, novelists, poets, actors, dancers and comedians. They take the temperature and reflect it back through all manner of creative expression. October is Arts Month in the Pikes Peak region and also across...

Ice Castles is coming to Cripple Creek. A sculpture of ice with a throne, towers, archways and tunnels, the artistry will distinguish the city with a castle on the hill. Created in 2011 in Utah by Brent Christensen as an ice cave for his daughter, the idea took off, from the front yard to the nation. Today, Christensen’s architectural design is in Utah, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York and Wisconsin.

Nestled in the shadow of Pikes Peak is the small and remarkable town of Cripple Creek. During the gold rush of the late 1800s, Cripple Creek became one of the biggest economic hubs in the West, as gold seekers and miners flooded the area. Many of these historic turn- of-the century buildings, the majority of which were constructed following the fires of 1896, still remain.

Pursuant to the authority vested in the Governor of the State of Colorado and, in particular, pursuant to Article IV, Section 2, of the Colorado Constitution and the relevant portions of the Colorado Disaster Emergency Act, C.R.S § 24-33.5-701, et seq., I, Jared Polis, Governor of the State of Colorado, issue this Executive Order declaring a state of disaster emergency due to the June 2023 Severe Weather and Flooding in Baca, Jefferson, Kiowa, Prowers, and Teller Counties, enabling State and Federal agencies to coordinate for response, consequence management, mitigation, and recovery efforts.

In 1873, decades before Woodland Park and other Teller County communities became incorporated, the Junction House, was built. The Junction House sat on County Road 21 on the eastern edge of Woodland Park; a narrow dirt road parallel to today’s US-24 near the Crystola Roadhouse. The Junction House was a bustling hub for travelers heading west up the Ute Pass en route to Leadville during the silver boom. Today, the land where the Junction House once stood is a humble log cabin, the former home of the Roberts family. The Roberts family and their home have made a lasting impression on the Woodland Park community, leading to the recent designation of the Roberts House as a Local Historic Landmark.

Teller County Clerk & Recorder Stephanie Kees announced last week that ballots for the Nov. 7 election will be mailed Oct. 16 and will arrive in 7 to 10 days to the county’s registered voters. Absentee ballots to the military, overseas vacationers, missionaries, and other registered voters, were mailed...

Behind six pass interceptions, two by Wyatt Stimits, Woodland Park notched its first victory of the season with a 24-7 win over previously unbeaten Colorado Springs Christian. Quarterback Marqus Schoenberger completed 10 of his 16 pass attempts for 147 yards and a touchdown. Aidan Hood led the Panther ground game with 67 yards rushing and a TD.

What kind of decision maker will you be when confronted with need for long-term care (LTC)? According to longtermcare.gov someone turning age 65 today has almost a 70% chance of needing some type of long-term care service and support in their remaining years. The Setting Priorities for Retirement Years Foundation...

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- The El Paso County Sheriff's Office is warning residents in El Paso County, Teller County, Pueblo County, Fremont County, Park County, and Douglas County that smoke will be visible Monday-Wednesday of next week in some or all of the aforementioned counties. This is all due to a prescribed burn The post Smoke will be visible next week during prescribed burn in El Paso and Teller Counties, do not call 911 appeared first on KRDO.

Cripple Creek-Victor Junior and Senior High School partnered with the Teller County Mental Health Alliance to present the Youth Resilience Summit on Sept. 14. The summit was open to the entire community with a goal to provide the community an opportunity to educate and empower students. The “What’s On Your...

Governor Polis has declared a disaster emergency for five counties due to severe weather and flooding in June 2023. The counties are Baca, Jefferson, Kiowa, Prowers, and Teller. The aim is to streamline recovery efforts between state and federal agencies.

A fresh fall chill and a gradient of golden aspens welcomed visitors to Teller County on Saturday for the annual Steampunk Soiree held throughout historic downtown Victor. The streets of the old mining town could be seen littered by patrons and vendors carrying an array of Victorian-industrial goods, metaphysical instruments, and jewelry made of found treasure – from rusted gears and mechanical parts to animal bones and teeth.

Lee Allen Gilbert, date of birth October 23, 1985, of Florissant, Colorado was arrested for criminal mischief and burglary. Bond was $1,000. Ashley Shane Allen, date of birth April 18, 1985, of Colorado Springs, Colorado was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear with an original charge of possession of a controlled substance. Bond was $2,000.

Instruction: A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.