
Colorado Springs officers again cleared of wrongdoing in their use of force against a Black veteran last year
A second internal investigation by the Colorado Springs Police Department says its officers did not use excessive force during an arrest last fall of a Black veteran. The department is facing a federal civil rights lawsuit regarding the incident.

Colorado Springs residents invited to listening tour sessions with mayor, city council
Colorado Springs Mayor and city council members are holding listening sessions to engage with the residents about public safety, housing, and infrastructure.

‘That’s not going to save Colorado Springs.’ Residents speak out against proposed ballot measure to help fund new police training academy
Some Colorado Springs residents say they don’t want their potential tax refunds to go toward a new police training academy.

Residents allowed to return after wildfire near Florissant forces evacuations
Emergency crews in Teller County are evacuating residents southeast of Florissant in the Palmer Village subdivision due to a wildfire burning near Manchester Place.


Colorado Springs nonprofit fears transmission lines would jeopardize community park
Concrete Couch worries that proposed power lines could threaten Concrete Coyote Community Park set to open this fall.

Prosecutors propose Club Q shooter pay $85,000 in restitution
Court documents say that amount could go up if additional victims or losses are identified by the district attorney’s office in Colorado Springs.

Homicides, suicides, and deaths in the homeless population all increased last year in El Paso County
The number of homicides and suicides in El Paso County went up last year, as did the number of reported deaths in people experiencing with homelessness.

Colorado Springs voters might be asked to give up tax refunds to fund new police training academy
Voters in Colorado Springs might get the chance to decide if the city can retain up to 5 million dollars in anticipated taxpayer refunds to help acquire space for a new police training facility this November.

Colorado Springs Mayor’s Office creates new roles for community engagement
Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade says he’s following up on a campaign promise to create deeper connections between his office and the community. He says the new Mayor’s Office of Community Affairs will have two staff members focusing on outreach and engagement.

Manitou Springs named one of the country’s top 10 small-town art scenes, again
Manitou Springs has one of the country’s best small-town art scenes. That’s according to a new ranking from USA Today.

Colorado Healing Fund will give $800,000 more to Club Q survivors after advocates called for more help
The Colorado Healing Fund says it will dole out more than $800,000 to Club Q survivors and relatives of victims. The move follows continued backlash from victim advocacy groups.

Club Q shooter sentenced to 5 consecutive life sentences after pleading guilty
The shooter killed five people and injured 17 others by gunshot at Club Q in Colorado Springs last year.


Accused Club Q shooter expected to plead guilty today, hear from victims
The suspect and their defense attorneys have agreed to a plea deal in state court that would ensure life in prison without the possibility of parole.


‘Why are we having to beg?’ Group of Club Q survivors renew call for Colorado Healing Fund to release money
Some survivors of the attack on Club Q say they are still pleading for funds raised in their name seven months after the deadly shooting.

Manitou Springs is now certifiably a friend to bees and butterflies as a new pollinator district
A new program at the Denver-area Butterfly Pavilion focuses on helping pollinator-friendly communities.

Local leaders remember former Colorado Springs Councilor Stephannie Fortune following news of her death
Former Colorado Springs City Councilor Stephannie Fortune has died. She passed away just seven months after announcing she had been diagnosed with leukemia.