
Colorado Springs Utilities unveils new, grid-scale battery storage facility
Colorado Springs Utilities CEO Travas Deal said the battery storage will not only help the city meet clean energy targets set by the state, but will also be more cost effective for rate payers and address growing electricity demands.

Pueblo officials emphasize the importance of wearing a life jacket during water recreational activities
So far, there have been four confirmed deaths at Lake Pueblo State Park this summer. None of them were wearing life jackets.


Herds over highways: Colorado’s largest wildlife overpass is now under construction above I-25
Located on the interstate between Monument and Larkspur, the Greenland Wildlife Overpass aims to provide a safe passage for large animals such as deer, elk, and pronghorn over six lanes of traffic.

Report on life in Pikes Peak region found job growth, high satisfaction with outdoor recreation, but a rise in adult obesity
The Quality of Life Report from Pikes Peak United Way looked at everything from crime, the economy and social well-being.

History Colorado expands Hands-On History camps to the San Luis Valley
The educational camps aim to fill gaps in childcare when school is not in session.

Pigs, goats, sheep, chickens and more seized in El Paso County animal cruelty investigation
More than 50 animals were seized from what investigators called “deplorable conditions.” Two people now face criminal charges.

Online open house for Colorado’s Front Range Passenger Rail closes Sunday, June 15
The open house is a self-guided online tour with information on the development of the intercity passenger rail service with stations from Fort Collins to Pueblo.