Western Slope farmers and ranchers still tallying the cost of summer wildfires
Five major wildfires burned nearly 200,000 acres in the state.
Pikes Peak region remains ‘prosperous,’ according to UCCS Economic Forum
The 29th annual event said Colorado Springs retains many bright spots in its business climate, even as the U.S. economy shows worrying signs.
Ford Amphitheater opponents hope Colorado Supreme Court ruling will bring the noise down
A September ruling in a Salida case said only governments or nonprofits can receive permits to violate local noise limits.
Monument-based software company lands $489 million federal contract
Tech7, which launched in 2015, currently has about 50 employees.
Colorado ranchers face tough season: drought, wildfires and wolves
We caught up with Sugar City rancher Curt Russell, the new Colorado Cattlemen’s Association president.
What does it take to design a moon rover? Colorado company takes us for a ride
Arvada’s Lunar Outpost expects to find out if their final Lunar Terrain Vehicle prototype is selected by NASA by mid-November.
August 19, 2025: Kids’ social media showdown, ICE expansion protest, Denver layoffs, CU Boulder chancellor
A lawsuit attempts to stop a new state law meant to protect kids from overusing social media. Then, protests over the possibility that ICE will get new detention centers in Colorado.
Salvation Army in Colorado Springs reducing shelter space for families with children
The organization said they need to make the cuts in October cuts to shore up a more than $1 million budget deficit.
Dozens protest potential ICE detention facility near Walsenburg
The dormant Huerfano County Correctional Facility is one of several locations eyed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Manitou Springs, long a local marijuana monopoly, reeling from recreational sales in Colorado Springs
Retail marijuana sales started in Colorado Springs in April. Now, Manitou predicts its general fund to drop almost 30%.
‘Drones as first responders’ programs are growing amongst Colorado law enforcement
A drone component of Colorado Springs’ Real Time Crime Center has been in place since August 2024.
The San Luis Peoples Market, Colorado’s oldest business, reopens after delays and unexpected challenges
The San Luis Peoples Market was planning a grand opening celebration for August. It’ll not come in October.
ICE agent fires shots at vehicle they say tried to run them over during detention operation in Black Forest
Two suspects are still at large.
Colorado Springs to pay $3.2 million to family of man who died after being tased by police
Jeffrey Melvin Jr., 27, died following an altercation with two CSPD officers in 2018.
Pueblo considers raising sales tax 1 percent
The proposal, which passed a preliminary council vote Monday, would increase the base sales tax from 3 percent to 4 percent. Officials say they need it to fill a budget gap.
‘Trump Store’ in the San Luis Valley has managed to keep its doors open months after the election
“It feels good to know that we had a part in helping Trump here in the San Luis Valley.”
