
Salvation Army in Colorado Springs reducing shelter space for families with children
The organization said they need to make the cuts in October cuts to shore up a more than $1 million budget deficit.

Homeless population in El Paso County hits all time high, need outpaces assistance
1 in 10 unhoused people that night were veterans.

Colorado’s child poverty, explained in 12 charts and maps
Did you know that the number of kids living in concentrated poverty in Colorado has quadrupled since 2000? Or that the number of homeless students has doubled since 2007?
COS Homelessness Action Plan—What Has The City Learned?
Colorado Springs has held several public town halls regarding the city’s Homelessness Action Plan for the coming year. The next meeting is Thursday, November 15.
Western Skies: May 2012, “Youth Issues”
As George Benson and the late Whitney Houston each sang, the children are our future, teach them well and let them lead the way.
Thursday Index
A crash has closed northbound I-25 in downtown Colorado Springs (Gazette, KXRM, KOAA, KRDO, KKTV).

‘The Cracks That Are Already There Are Going To Widen’: El Paso County Coroner Says We Can Learn From 2020’s Non-COVID Deaths
Teen suicides, drug overdoses and domestic violence homicides paint a picture of how 2020 affected people, El Paso County coroner says.

Colorado Coronavirus Updates For April 1: Closures, Testing, Cases And More
As of April 1, there were 3,342 cases of COVID-19 in Colorado, 620 of which require hospitalization.
City Council Candidates Debate Parks, Drake Power Plant, and Renewable Energy
There are 11 candidates vying for three open at-large positions on the Colorado Springs City Council.

Colorado weather: Dangerous cold has settled over the state
Stay home if possible. If you do have to go out, limit your exposure and wear layers.

Colorado Springs says it’s not a ‘Sanctuary City,’ but local nonprofits want to help new immigrants anyway
Advocates say new immigrants need assistance, not sanctuary.

Colorado Springs mayoral candidate questionnaire: Wayne Williams
Get to know Colorado Springs mayoral candidate Wayne Williams and his position on issues surrounding public safety, transportation, growth and more.

Nearly $200 million in Colorado projects included in Congressional omnibus bill
Police equipment, shelter for the homeless and no TikTok on federal phones — here are the Colorado priorities in the new Congressional spending bill.

Colorado Springs at-large council candidate questionnaire: Chineta Davis
Get to know Colorado Springs at-large council candidate Chineta Davis and her position on issues surrounding public safety, transportation, growth and more.

Federal spending deal includes $170 million for Colorado communities
Colorado Springs will see the most funding through military construction.

A look at the candidates running for at-large seats on Colorado Springs City Council
Voters in Colorado Springs are choosing three new at-large city councilors from a slate of 11 candidates.










