El Paso County, Colorado Springs officials oppose state lawsuit challenging Space Command move, file amicus brief
Local leaders say while they fully support keeping Space Command here, the decision has been made to move it, and now they want the city to move on.
Fatal police shooting in downtown Colorado Springs ruled justified
Officers shot and killed the armed man after he ran toward other officers and bystanders, the investigation showed.
Outdoor recreation in the Pikes Peak region just got a big boost from the state
A $2.5 million grant will help construction on the Ring the Peak trail around Pikes Peak and add campsites along the Gold Belt Scenic Byway.
Colorado Springs City Councilor walks out of meeting after religious leaders criticize ICE
Dave Donelson left the regular city council meeting after some religious leaders expressed disdain for ICE’s actions across the nation.
Colorado Springs Utilities enlists state lawmakers to keep Ray Nixon power plant running into 2030
The proposal comes as the federal government is working to block Colorado’s efforts to shift away from coal.
Colorado Springs Utilities changes how it charges customers during peak hours under new program
Starting now through April the utility is rolling out higher charges more for energy used during “peak” evening hours.
Permits for new apartments doubled in 2025 in the Pikes Peak region
Construction on 4,100 apartment units in the Pikes Peak region was completed in 2025, with 4,500 more under construction according to a new report
Salida’s historic Storyville Cinema is transforming and adding a music venue
Plans for the new space, called the Sundry, include a music venue, a bar and restaurant, a rentable community space – and the original movie theater.
Recall petition aimed at Colorado Springs Councilman Tom Bailey submitted
If the city clerk approves the petition, Bailey would have five days to resign or face a recall election.
A new Head Start-funded daycare in Walsenburg has moved into a permanent location
Currently, the center is accepting children ages 3 to 5. Duskey said with the larger space, the daycare is working to serve children from birth to five years old at some point in the future.
New study reveals rural areas in Southern Colorado have high risks for wildfires but low resources
Huerfano, Archuleta, Conejos and Las Animas face some of the highest wildfire risk in the state, yet those same communities have relatively low resources to prevent the start and spread of wildfires.
Two El Paso County deputies will not face charges after grand jury inquiry
Upon hearing evidence and potentially investigating further, the grand jury will decide if there’s enough evidence to bring criminal charges.
Colorado Springs Downtown Partnership names new CEO
Interim CEO Chelsea Gondeck will take the reins permanently starting in January.
Fremont County deputy terminated, under investigation for alleged excessive force
The deputy is under investigation for allegedly choking an inmate in the county jail.
Why is the cost of living in Colorado Springs so high? New report says massive housing shortage is partly to blame
Colorado Springs needs to double its housing to meet current goals, and triple housing to meet projected 2035 goals, a new report says.
