Abigail Beckman

The newly released vision for the revitalization of the historic Union Printers Home in Colorado Springs includes a modern boutique hotel, a plaza with splash pad fountains, and retail spaces. The expansive plan also calls for the renovation of the property’s most recognizable building.

City officials want the public’s input on plans for a new open space on the southwest side of town.

Tuesday’s forecast bodes well for firefighting operations.

Update: Both bills won preliminary approval in the House late Friday afternoon. They will need one more vote before heading to the state Senate.

The family of a Colorado Springs man has filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit against two members of the city’s Crisis Response Team. 63-year-old Kevin Dizmang died in 20-22 during what his family called a mental health episode.

Anyone who enjoys the great outdoors in Colorado Springs can review the city’s master plan for Blodgett Open Space. The nearly 400-acre piece of land on the northwest side of the city is a popular spot for hikers and bikers.

The Penrose Library in downtown Colorado Springs will be closed starting Feb. 1 for two months to improve safety and security at the location.

A petition to create a Bustang Outrider route between Chaffee County and the Colorado Springs Airport is gaining traction. Right now, the state-run regional bus network has one stop in Chaffee County. It’s part of a loop from Crested Butte to Denver’s Union Station. From there, folks can take a train to DIA.

The person convicted in the mass shooting of the Colorado Springs LGBTQ club is already serving life in prison on state charges.

A large wildfire mitigation project is underway on the north side of Pikes Peak. The work aims to help protect a source of drinking water for Colorado Springs.

Colorado Springs now has Urban Trail Rangers to patrol trails, keep tabs on the city’s camping ban, and respond to complaints. Patrols began this fall.

The Colorado Springs Independent is ceasing publication for the immediate future. In announcing the news, publisher Fran Zankowski acknowledges what he calls “significant turmoil” within the organization over the past year.

The owner of a funeral home in Trinidad is calling for a state investigation into the Las Animas County coroner.

Colorado Springs City Council approved the 2024 budget this week, cutting costs across departments and pulling in $10 million of reserve funds.

A national and scenic byway follows nearly 200 miles of the old trade route through southeast Colorado from Kansas to New Mexico at Raton Pass. The virtual visits are part of the website for Canyons & Plains, which promotes tourism in the region.