Pikes Peak region to receive $165,000 to bear-proof trash cans
The funding is part of a nearly $1 million grant to municipalities across the state from the Colorado Parks and Wildlife to reduce human-bear conflicts.
Pueblo County coroner resigns following the discovery of decaying bodies at his private practice
Pueblo Coroner Brian Cotter has resigned effective Tuesday, September.
Pueblo voters to decide on whether to keep or dump strong mayor structure
“People voted to change to a strong mayor because they were frustrated with the lack of leadership among the city council members,” Graham said at Monday’s meeting. “City council was unable to provide a unified clear and consistent path forward for the city. Nothing has changed.”
Habitat for Humanity is building homes for public school employees in southern Colorado Springs
A 2022 Keystone Policy Center report found that fewer than 20 percent of homes on the market are affordable for the average teacher in Colorado.
Colorado Springs narrowly passes resolution on marijuana funds, opponents say it’s political football
“What I see is a city council and a mayor’s office who are publicly bickering, be it through resolutions, from the dias, op-eds, both sides.”
Protections for Amtrak’s Southwest Chief gaining steam
“We’re in a race against time, a race against entropy.”
Sale agreement finalized for Pueblo steel mill
The company said in a press release that the new acquisition will position the company to be a major supplier of steel.
Homeless population in El Paso County hits all time high, need outpaces assistance
1 in 10 unhoused people that night were veterans.
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.
Inaugural celebration of Arkansas River to feature land and water activities in Pueblo this weekend
For those with a competitive spirit, there’s also a freestyle river surf competition and a rubber ducky race.
Colorado Springs City Council overrides mayor’s veto on ordinance related to recreational marijuana revenue
The ordinance does not change the powers of the city council nor the mayor.
Chaffee County works to address high instances of wildlife related car crashes
In Chaffee County, 1 in 4 car crashes involve wildlife.
Property owners in El Paso County can now pay taxes in installments
The new option could help businesses that want to better manage bills, and senior citizens on fixed incomes.
New study says parks in Colorado Springs help generate good health and a good economy
“I will tell you that we double checked that number because the billion with a B was absolutely astounding to us.”
Council approves bid to reopen Colorado Springs City Auditorium as an event space
The once lively building that has hosted everything from political rallies, to artists like Jimi Hendrix and Van Morrison, and roller derby competitions has seen better days.
Cañon City’s historic Abbey Winery wins in international wine competition
The Abbey, which was originally founded by Catholic monks in 2001, is the first in the state to win a silver award from the Decanter World Wine Awards.
