‘Check Out State Parks’ Backpack Program Launches Statewide
Starting today, June 20th, almost 300 libraries across the state will offer backpacks for checkout through a new program called “Check Out State Parks.” The backpacks contain a free park […]
Summit Addresses Sexual Assault on College Campuses
Statistics show 1 in 5 women will be sexually assaulted before graduating from college.
President Obama Delivers USAFA Commencement Address
President Barack Obama spoke Thursday at the Air Force Academy commencement celebration.
Controversial Land Swap Moves Forward
Open seats were scarce at Tuesday’s Colorado Springs City Council meeting as community members crowded in to share their views for the last time before a planned vote on a […]
Early Childhood Obesity Rates Drop
New figures show that obesity rates among Colorado children aged 2 to 4 have dropped in the last three years. The WIC program, a supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, […]
Pueblo Jury Awards $5.5 Million in Wrongful Death, Negligence Case
A jury has found the Life Care Center of Pueblo and its Tennessee-based parent company negligent in the death of Sophia Alcon. According to Brent Moss, Alcon family attorney, Ms.
Honoring Buffalo Soldiers and their Contributions to Colorado’s History
The statehouse recently voted to commemorate four historical African American army units. A resolution to designate a portion of Highway 24 in Colorado Springs as the “Buffalo Soldiers Memorial Highway” […]
Enforcement Begins on Colorado Springs’ Pedestrian Access Act
According to a 2015 survey by a local advocacy group, there are more than 1,000 people experiencing homelessness in Colorado Springs.
Waning Funding, Evolving Methods Prompted Closure of Pueblo Suicide Prevention Clinic
Statistics show that Colorado has one of the highest suicide rates in the country, and Pueblo County has above average rates in the state. For one suicide prevention clinic in […]
Fire Station 22 Officially Opens in Colorado Springs
Fire Station 22 in northern Colorado Springs officially opened Monday.
Audio Postcard: ‘Deep Freeze 2016’ Exercise
Emergency response agencies recently partnered to simulate a blizzard and corresponding crisis conditions in El Paso County. The exercise was dubbed “Operation Deep Freeze 2016.” KRCC’s Holly Pretsky visited the […]
Drones to Take to the Sky in the San Luis Valley
Two different drones will take flight over the San Luis Valley following Federal Aviation Administration approval. The FAA has approved the launching and testing of two drones in an 8000 […]
Trails to Get a Facelift After 2D Passes
Voters overwhelmingly decided to allow Colorado Springs to retain $2.1 million in excess revenue to repair and improve eight stretches of trail throughout the city. The targeted trails include Shooks […]
