The Colorado Springs City Auditorium needs some work. Here’s what it could look like
The Colorado Springs City Auditorium could soon see new life.
Colorado Springs city councilman Richard Skorman is resigning
Ultimately, he said the decision to leave is a sad one, citing unforeseen business challenges from the pandemic as the reason.
Meet the new Pikes Peak Poet Laureate: Ashley Cornelius
Ashley Cornelius, an award-winning spoken word poet, plans to use her two years in the role to bring visibility to poetry in the Pikes Peak region.
Schools in Cripple Creek, Victor Shift Focus To Technical Education & Career Readiness
In the mountains west of Colorado Springs, schools in Cripple Creek and Victor are changing how they teach, to emphasize technical education and career readiness. A $1.4 million dollar state grant will help. KRCC’s Abigail Beckman joins us with her report and what other schools districts are doing in southern Colorado to improve learning and close equity gaps.
Cripple Creek-Victor Schools Is Changing How It Teaches Students, With More Technical Education And Career Readiness
The district has about 350 students in kindergarten through 12th grade with a four-year graduation rate of just under 85 percent. That’s higher than the state average, but the real issue is finding work after graduation — only a handful of students go on to four-year colleges.
Looking Back At 150 Years In Colorado Springs: Stories, Photos And More
On July 31, 1871, the city of Colorado Springs was officially born. The city is celebrating its sesquicentennial with a “Parade Through Time” and a festival, both taking place downtown. We’ll be updating this page daily leading up to July 31, with conversations, stories and photos as we look back on our city.
Photo Exhibit Highlights Colorado Springs ‘Then And Now’ As City Celebrates 150th Birthday
A local photographer is showcasing re-creations of historic images of Colorado Springs in an exhibit that opens this week at Library 21C.
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument Is Southern Colorado’s Latest Dark Sky Park
The Florissant Fossil Beds joins the Mesa Verde and the Great Sand Dunes national parks as a certified International Dark Sky Park.
Juneteenth Art Gallery Celebrates Black Creatives Along The Front Range
An art installation on display this month in Colorado Springs celebrates Black creatives in recognition of the upcoming Junteenth holiday. The Juneteenth Art Gallery at Cottonwood Center for the Arts includes the work of 12 artists from across the Front Range.
Four Big Questions (And Answers) About How Redistricting Could Affect Republican Representatives In Southern Colorado
Colorado is getting another seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, and that change significantly raises the stakes for the state’s new redistricting process.
At Mitchell High School In Colorado Springs, Teacher Home Visits Aren’t About Grades At All. They’re About Trust
Before COVID, teachers at Mitchell High School in Colorado Springs wanted to form deeper connections with their students — many of whom are in low income households. So, while sticking with traditional parent teacher conferences, they also began meeting with kids and parents in the students’ homes.
The Details On Colorado Springs Ballot Issue 2A
Colorado Springs ballot measure 2A seeks to keep the local economy operating at 2019 levels in order to help the city recover from the economic crisis brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
State Of The City: Colorado Springs Remains Resilient Through Coronavirus And Economic Challenges
Mayor John Suthers says construction continued at record levels, tourism increased toward the end of the summer and city revenues exceeded last year’s levels in June and July.
Colorado Springs City Council Finalizing Police Commission Candidates
Colorado Springs City Council is set to appoint members of a commission aimed at providing policy input for the Colorado Springs Police Department. Community desire for police oversight began in its current iteration last August with the death of De’Von Bailey.
Colorado Springs’ PlanCOS Isn’t Just ‘Sitting On A Shelf,’ It’s A Plan In Motion
Plans for development and change in Colorado Springs continue, despite the uncertainty of the pandemic. In the first annual report on PlanCOS, officials highlighted areas of key progress as well as strategies to keep the public engaged.
