Crews are slated to begin repairs on the final damaged section of Old Stage Road in El Paso County this week. KRCC’s Tucker Hampson reports.

Public safety crews in Southern Colorado are gearing up for this Independence Day weekend.

Coloradoans are preparing to hit the road for the July 4th holiday weekend. KRCC’s Tucker Hampson reports.  Rising gas prices are still 7 cents lower on average than last year, and are expected to have little effect on the number of Colorado residents traveling 50 miles or more for the holiday weekend.  The Independence Day weekend

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UPDATE: According to a Tuesday morning press release, the pre-evacuation notice for those 16 residences in the Red Rocks subdivision was lifted around 8 PM last night, though Phantom Canyon Road remains closed.  Containment remains at 40%. UPDATE: As of around 8 PM Monday evening, the fire is about 40% contained.

It’s harvest season in El Paso County, but this crop isn’t exactly what one might expect. KRCC’s Tucker Hampson reports.  A Skid Steer Loader, which looks kind of like a big Bobcat, pulls tumbleweeds out of a ditch.

The race to be Colorado’s next Governor is officially underway. Former Congressman Bob Beauprez will challenge Governor John Hickenlooper in November after winning a four -way GOP primary race.

Recent thunderstorms in Southeast Colorado have helped to ease drought conditions there. KRCC’s Tucker Hampson reports.  Moderate to exceptional drought has persisted in Southeast Colorado for several years now. Meteorologist Tom Magnuson with National Weather in Pueblo says conditions have improved after winter and spring precipitation.

The Pikes Peak Library District is set to officially open its new 21st Century branch in northern Colorado Springs Saturday. KRCC’s Tucker Hampson reports.  The branch houses several new types of facilities to provide equipment for aspiring artists, writers and filmmakers to learn and apply their skills.

West Nile virus is appearing in mosquitoes across the state earlier than expected this year. KRCC’s Tucker Hampson reports.  The virus has been found in mosquito populations in northern Colorado counties and on the Western Slope.

El Paso County Commissioners invited Sheriff Terry Maketa to their board meeting Tuesday to answer questions about the functionality of the department.

The three remaining Motor Vehicle Offices in El Paso County are now also open as Voter Service and Polling Centers as primary election day draws near. KRCC’s Tucker Hampson reports. Of the 214,000 ballots that went out earlier this month, over 33,000 of them have been returned so far.

A handful of residents gathered outside the El Paso County Sheriff’s Department Thursday afternoon in downtown Colorado Springs to show their disapproval of Sheriff Terry Maketa. Maketa faces allegations of wrongdoing, including creating a hostile workplace, sexual discrimination, and budget mismanagement.

Climate change activists marching from Los Angeles to Washington D.C. are stopping in Colorado Springs Tuesday. KRCC’s Tucker Hampson reports. A core group of about 35 people is marching the entire way, with other supporters joining in for smaller distances. The goal is to inspire action and discussion about climate change.

The Coalition for the Upper South Platte is looking for volunteers to help with flood mitigation projects along Highway 24 this month. KRCC’s Tucker Hampson reports. Volunteers are needed to help seed land and create sediment catchment basins in Cascade.

Manitou Springs is conducting a full-scale test of their emergency siren tomorrow (Thursday). KRCC’s Tucker Hampson reports.  The siren test is planned for 12:00 noon. It’ll play a high and low tone and a spoken message indicating it’s only a test.

A two-mile stretch of the Arkansas River near Salida continues to remain restricted due to dangerous conditions. KRCC’s Tucker Hampson reports. Recent high waters and a new diversion structure in the river have raised safety concerns near Silver Bullet Boat Chute near Johnson Village.