Funding available for El Paso, Teller County businesses to train current employees
As many El Paso and Teller Counties businesses and nonprofits struggle to hire new workers, they can now apply for funding to help train current employees.
6 fire agencies in El Paso County join together to form an interagency wildland fire team
The Southern Colorado Interagency Wildland Fire Team is made up of 18 volunteers.
More than 1,400 people are experiencing homelessness in El Paso County, according to new data
The official report found that nearly 400 people are chronically homeless in the county.
No charges for El Paso County Sheriff candidate accused of bribery
El Paso County Sheriff candidate Joe Roybal will not face criminal charges after allegations of election bribery.
Colorado Springs man becomes fourth person to push a peanut up Pikes Peak with his nose
He estimates that he used nearly two dozen peanuts throughout the week.
Colorado Springs Utilities says some customers’ personal information was stolen
The utility said the data disclosure did not include sensitive information like social security or credit card numbers.
Colorado Springs man hopes to be the fourth person to push a peanut up Pikes Peak with his nose
Bob Salem is bringing the peanut pushing challenge to the 21st century while also raising awareness for a charity that helps people experiencing homelessness.
Local investors are hoping to reinvigorate the Union Printers Home in Colorado Springs, but they’ve got a lot of work to do
The Union Printers Home in Colorado Springs has seen many changes in its 130-year history. Now, a group of local investors is hoping to write a new chapter for the site.
The Waldo Canyon Fire was a catalyst for mitigation in Green Mountain Falls. Here’s what they’re doing
The town of Green Mountain Falls is surrounded almost entirely by the Pike National Forest. It sits directly south of Highway 24 from the Waldo burn scar. Ten years ago, the town was evacuated for eight days while the fire ravaged the opposite hillside.
Remembering the Waldo Canyon fire in Colorado Springs ten years later
Ten years ago, the Waldo Canyon Fire tore through the west side of Colorado Springs and the hills behind it. Two people died and nearly 350 homes were destroyed.
Study finds elevated levels of PFAS chemicals in blood of Security-Widefield residents
People living in and around Security-Widefield have elevated levels of PFAS in their blood. That’s the result of a study by the CDC.
New program will serve as ‘single access point’ for veterans seeking mental health care, financial services and more
UCHealth has launched a pilot program aimed at preventing veteran suicides in El Paso County. It’s open to all veterans and their family members, regardless of discharge status or years of service.
El Paso County saw fewer suicides last year, while homicides and drug-related deaths went up
A positive section of the report shows 35 donors provided 120 life-saving organs after autopsies were concluded.
How Manitou Springs plans to celebrate its 150th birthday
A pie baking contest, a pollinator party, a community potluck and more.
Lawsuit calls on Colorado Springs to move April elections to November to address racial disparities
A lawsuit filed against the city last week says when an election is held can result in unfair practices just as much as where or how the election takes place.
Colorado Springs gets a dozen new works of art for 2022 Art on the Streets
The six murals and six sculptures were chosen from more than 100 proposals and feature artists from Canada, New York as well as several from Colorado.
