Hickenlooper, Beauprez Debate in Colorado Springs
Colorado’s Democratic Governor John Hickenlooper and his Republican challenger Bob Beauprez met for one of their final debates last night at UCCS, sponsored by the school and the Colorado Springs […]
Commission, Statehouse Candidates Debate at Citizens Project Voter Forum
The Citizens Project held a General Election voter forum Tuesday night, featuring the race for El Paso County Commissioner District 5, as well as state legislative races for House District […]
Federal Railroad Administration Head Addresses Southwest Chief Commission
Members of Colorado’s Southwest Chief Commission heard opening remarks at their meeting Thursday from the head of the U.S.
Colorado AG: Same-Sex Marriage Licenses will be Issued
Update: 10/7/14, 10:38 am The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office has announced same-sex marriage licenses are available at the clerk’s office, effective immediately.
Pikes Peak’s South Slope Recreation Area Opens to the Public
It’s only for two weekends before closing for the season, but the South Slope Recreation Area on Pikes Peak is now open to the public. The watershed is home to […]
Fort Carson Officials Encourage Vigilance After Reports of Shots Fired
Fort Carson officials are encouraging personnel on the base to remain vigilant and report any suspicious behavior after two shots were heard on the Mountain Post Monday night, prompting increased […]
Southwest Chief Application Receives TIGER Grant
Efforts to preserve Amtrak’s Southwest Chief long-distance passenger train service that runs through southern Colorado got a financial boost. KRCC’s Andrea Chalfin reports on a grant from the federal Department […]
Fort Carson Conducts Crisis Exercise and Separate Live-Fire Exercise
Fort Carson is conducting a full-scale crisis exercise Tuesday and Wednesday. The training is expected to feature a simulated car bomb near Prussman Chapel on the Mountain Post.
Colorado Looks to Advanced Technology for Battling Wildfires
Colorado’s legislature this year created the state’s own air fleet for fighting wildfires.
Road Closures for USA Pro Challenge to Start Wednesday
The USA Pro Challenge makes its way to Colorado Springs on Thursday for Stage 4.
Black Forest Fire Chief ‘No Longer Employed’
Black Forest Fire Chief Bob Harvey is apparently no longer with the department. A statement from the fire district says Chief Harvey cleared his personal items out of his office on […]
Colorado Drought Conditions Improve; ‘Exceptional’ Classification Lifted
Drought conditions in Colorado have seen another week of slight improvements across the state, and the worst category of drought has disappeared altogether. One week ago, about .5% of Colorado […]
Southwest Chief Commission Prepares to Meet
Colorado’s commission to look at preserving Amtrak’s Southwest Chief line is gearing up to start its meetings. The commission’s been tasked with coordinating efforts to try and save the line, […]
A Funding Quandary: Who Should Pay to Save the Southwest Chief?
Amtrak’s Southwest Chief is a long-distance passenger train that travels daily from Chicago to Los Angeles along the Mountain Route of the historic Santa Fe Trail. Along the way, it […]
Maketa Recall Effort Fails
Embattled El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa will not face a recall election in November. Organizers of the effort had until 1:00 Saturday to turn in the more than 44,000 signatures […]
Firefighters Battle Eightmile Fire in Fremont County
UPDATE: According to a Tuesday morning press release, the pre-evacuation notice for those 16 residences in the Red Rocks subdivision was lifted around 8 PM last night, though Phantom Canyon Road […]
