Penrose Library in downtown Colorado Springs closed for meth contamination
Testing at three libraries in the Pikes Peak Library District detected meth contamination.
Iconic downtown Colorado Springs Michelle’s marquee is missing
The Colorado Springs Downtown Development Authority is offering $1,000 for any information leading to the return of an iconic sign.
Who and what you can expect on your Colorado Springs municipal ballot in April
The Colorado Springs municipal election is slated for April 4, 2023, and there are three races on the ballot.
Three things about Colorado Springs’ growth that we’re watching this week
The city of Colorado Springs is starting the new year with a number of major proposals aimed at keeping up with rapid growth, like zoning codes and land annexations.
Pueblo City Council tables anti-abortion ordinance following controversy around potential new abortion clinic
In a 4-3 vote, Pueblo City Council voted to table a controversial ordinance that would have essentially banned abortion providers in the city.
Colorado Springs councilman suggests mayoral candidates should discuss an assault weapons ban following Club Q shooting
Colorado Springs City Councilman Bill Murray challenged two colleagues who are running for mayor to discuss banning assault weapons in the city.
Colorado Springs City Councilor Stephannie Fortune announces leukemia diagnosis, says she’ll finish term
Colorado Springs City Councilor Stephannie Fortune has been diagnosed with leukemia.
Arkansas River levee mural contest will highlight Pueblo’s history
The city of Pueblo is seeking artist submissions for a special section of the mural along the Arkansas River to highlight the city’s history and the five flags of the city’s seal.
Great Sand Dunes National Park in southern Colorado adds 9,000 acres
The Great Sand Dunes National Park in southern Colorado is growing by more than 9,000 acres.
Coaches suspended, other disciplinary actions taken after brawl at Pueblo D60’s Cannon Game
Two volunteer coaches with the Pueblo South High School football team have been suspended and other disciplinary actions have been handed down after Friday night’s fight at the Cannon Game between Pueblo District 60 rivals East and South High Schools.
A fungus that’s led to millions of bat deaths has reached Southern Colorado
A fungus that causes the deadly white-nose syndrome in bats is now in Colorado.
Protest voices: Roe v. Wade supporters rally across Colorado in wake of leaked Supreme Court opinion
On Tuesday, abortion-rights supporters across Colorado protested against the leaked Supreme Court opinion that would overturn Roe v.
Colorado Springs Police Department has room for improvement but no red flags, use of force audit finds
The Colorado Springs Police Department has very minor or no racial/ethnic disparities in use of force for both Black and Hispanic individuals compared to white individuals. That’s the conclusion of an audit on how CSPD uses force, released Tuesday.
Colorado Wildfires: Evacuations lifted for fires in El Paso, Otero and Teller counties
The Silver Charm in Colorado Springs has spurred evacuations, but has not destroyed any buildings as of 3 p.m. Fire crews say it is under control.
Multiple fires in Southern Colorado prompt evacuations over the weekend
Multiple fires in southern Colorado Sunday prompted the evacuation of an animal shelter in Pueblo, and other areas in El Paso and Teller counties. It was not immediately known how many people were affected by the evacuations.
In reversal, motorized watercraft will now be allowed at Prospect Lake in Colorado Springs
After public feedback, the city’s parks department says it will delay installation to allow for a more normal season. They now expect to install the system in September.
