A new initiative to streamline public transit information across the nation has launched, and the Colorado Department of Transportation is planning to participate.  The initiative is called the National Transit Map, and its goal is to compile public transportation data, including localized bus and train routes and schedules, into a single repository.

Modified post:   Northern El Paso County remains under a blizzard warning until 8 PM.  Southern El Paso County is under a Winter Weather Advisory until 6 PM.  Public safety groups are urging people to stay off the roads.

One of the latest rankings for Colorado Springs highlights the city as among the thinnest nationwide of large metropolitan areas. The study ranked Colorado Springs among the top ten least obese metro areas in the country. Denver followed right behind.

A recently released study suggests droughts in the southwest could last longer and have more severe impacts in the future.  The study, performed by the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), compared 35 years of observational data to existing climate models.

Cases of ringworm in cats are on the rise in Pueblo County. The increase puts humans at risk of exposure, as the infection can be spread from a pet to its owner. Patti Canchola is a Staff Veterinarian at Pueblo Animal Services. She said this type of increase in ringworm cases is somewhat rare.

Woodland Park recently kicked off its yearlong 125th birthday celebration. Citizens were invited to eat chili and dress in period costumes. The event also featured a historical lecture and vintage photos of the city over the years. KRCC’s Dana Cronin was there and brought back this audio postcard.

Woodland Park is kicking off its 125th anniversary celebration this weekend. The birthday celebration is expected to feature a chili luncheon as well as a presentation by historian Larry Black on the city’s past. There will be vintage photos of Woodland Park on display and attendees are invited to dress in period costumes.

 The music director at the Colorado Springs Philharmonic has renewed his contract indefinitely. The Philharmonic’s Board of Directors unanimously decided to extend Josep Caballé-Domenech’s contract, which was originally good through August. Nathan Newbrough is the President and CEO of the Philharmonic.

A series of workshops this month looks to discuss the future of bicycling in Colorado Springs.  KRCC’s Dana Cronin reports. The forums will help update the Colorado Springs Bike Master Plan, which lays out a ten-year strategy for the improvement of bicycling conditions in the city.

  Trinidad is reeling from a mass layoff. KRCC’s Dana Cronin reports. Around 100 people are losing their jobs at the Pioneer Natural Resources branch in Trinidad.

Up to two inches of rain have fallen in parts of southern Colorado today, providing additional relief to some dry conditions in the plains.  KRCC’s Dana Cronin reports.  As of the end of April, the U.S. Drought Monitor showed portions of southern Colorado were still classified as severe drought.

Private landowners can now sign up for classes focusing on how to conduct safer pile burns. KRCC’s Dana Cronin reports.  Those who complete the course become certified burners and will also be protected on a limited basis from civil liability. “It’s not just a simple go out and light the match.

The recent pile up of snow in southern Colorado is helping to ease the state’s drought conditions.  KRCC’s Dana Cronin reports.  The U.S. Drought Monitor says about 63% of the sate is dealing with abnormally dry or drought conditions compared with 72% at this time last year.

Students in La Junta plan to visit Bent’s Old Fort Wednesday in order to virtually recreate its environment. KRCC’s Dana Cronin reports.  Students from Otero Junior College and La Junta High School are expected to take measurements of the site in order to recreate it on the popular computer game Minecraft.

A bill in Colorado’s Senate that seeks funding to help preserve Amtrak’s Southwest Chief route passed out of committee today on a 5-2 vote.  This comes on the heels of a report from the state’s Southwest Chief Commission that says the original expected $40 million share to help save the long distance route has been

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Much of Southern Colorado can expect to see some heavy snowfall this upcoming weekend. KRCC’s Dana Cronin reports.