Two Colorado facilities eyed as possible ICE detention centers
Currently unused facilities in Burlington and Walsenburg among “top priorities” for ICE expansion.
2 suspects, 1 deputy injured after Pueblo shooting, chase
Tuesday’s incident began when deputies responded to reports of a suspicious vehicle in a gas station parking lot.
Here’s a roundup of Juneteenth events in Colorado Springs
From concerts to prayer breakfasts, there are many ways to celebrate the holiday celebrating emancipation.
Focus on the Family dismisses Southern Poverty Law Center’s ‘hate group’ designation as ‘careless’
This year marks the first time the Colorado Springs-based evangelical nonprofit has been added to the SPLC’s “Hate Map.”
A Messianic Jewish family moved to Colorado Springs two weeks ago — only to be neighbors with the Boulder firebombing suspect
David and Rivkah Costello and their five children lived across the street from the suspect in Sunday’s violent attack on Pearl Street Mall.
A new apartment complex for unhoused youth is opening in Colorado Springs
Applicants aged 18 to 25 will begin moving into the new affordable housing option, “The Launchpad,” in June.
Here’s what the new Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Temple in Colorado Springs will look like
Groundbreaking for the 45,000 square foot temple has not yet been announced.
Spring storm brings flood conditions to southeast Colorado
The low-pressure system over much of the state is expected to drop 2 inches of rain in some areas.
New report claims to have a more comprehensive look at scale of homelessness in Colorado
The inaugural State of Homelessness Report said almost 53,000 sought assistance in 2024.
Active duty military caught in immigration raid at makeshift night club in Colorado Springs, no criminal charges filed
Federal law enforcement calls the city “safer” after the early morning raid, but as of Monday afternoon, no federal or local criminal charges have been filed against anyone.
Colorado Springs Independent staff fired; paper sold for second time in less than two years
The 30-year-old alternative weekly was purchased by Springs businessmen Kevin O’Neil and JW Roth in early 2024.
UFO Watchtower in the San Luis Valley famous for a horse skeleton and vortexes celebrates 25 years of aliens
An Anniversary Celebration for Memorial Day weekend will be a good time for first contact.
Three Pueblo County schools closed Monday after ‘swatting’ threat
Liberty Point International School, the Pueblo West Campus of the District 70 Online Learning Academy and Swallows Charter Academy were closed Monday due to the threats.
OSHA fines EVRAZ steel mill in Pueblo $61k following 2024 worker death
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration found four code violations in its investigation of the death of Taylor Blake Gulliford.
Recreational marijuana sales begin in Colorado Springs Tuesday
The state’s second-largest city had long held out on retail cannabis sales until the passage of a November ballot measure.
Amid geopolitical uncertainties, international leaders stress cooperation at Space Symposium
The 40th annual industry conference wraps up Thursday in Colorado Springs.
