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Grand opening of new fire station in Pueblo West
(PUEBLO WEST, Colo.) — The Pueblo West Fire Department celebrated the grand opening of Fire Station 2 at 715 South McCulloch Boulevard West. The new Fire Station includes modern firefighting and emergency medical service equipment and features a training room, living quarters for on-duty firefighters, and ample space for community engagement activities. Pueblo West Fire […]
Oak Ridge Fire crews work to safeguard homes
(PUEBLO/CUSTER COUNTIES) — Crews at the Oak Ridge Fire are not only battling against it in tough terrain but are also fighting to protect homes around Middle Creek Canyon. Have you wondered what crews are doing to protect homes? According to a post, the main action of the structure protection group is to “plumb” a […]
Manitou Springs gears up for Pride Parade with parking and traffic plans
(MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo.) — Manitou Springs is making parking and transportation easy to the 2024 Pride Parade on Saturday, June 29. Parade participants should utilize the Wichita Parking Lot for staging, and parking will be limited during the parade. Individuals can also park at the Hiawatha Gardens Parking Lot located at 10 Old Mans Trail. […]
Why do Colorado venues crack your can after you purchase the beverage?
There's no better way to enjoy a Colorado Rockies game or a concert at Empower Field or Ball Arena during the summer months than with an ice-cold beverage in your hand. Just know that if you do buy a can, the employees will open it for you.
See increased police activity around Rampart High? Don’t panic
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The community around Rampart High School may see increased police presence on Thursday, June 27. As a part of an ongoing partnership with the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD), officers will be using Rampart High School on June 27 for a planned drill. Due to the event, there will be increased police […]
Tri-State 9/11 Tribute Foundation honors fallen heroes with annual memorial
The Tri-State 9/11 Tribute Foundation holds an annual tribute to honor first responders and military members, as well as promote patriotism in children, and has created a memorial in Lamar to remember those who sacrificed their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.
New interactive map shows perimeter of Oak Ridge Fire
Watch the full briefing on the Oak Ridge Fire in the video player above. UPDATE: THURSDAY 6/27/2024 8:29 p.m. (PUEBLO/CUSTER COUNTIES, Colo.) — The Oak Ridge Fire grew to 1,071 acres on Thursday, according to incident managers. Containment remains at 0%. UPDATE: THURSDAY 6/27/2024 6:05 p.m. A new interactive map is available for community members […]
Bridge on Lorson Boulevard closes for roadwork on July 2
(EL PASO COUNTY, Colo.) — According to El Paso County, beginning on Tuesday, July 2 repairs to the Lorson Boulevard bridge between Marksheffel Road and Old Glory Drive will cause closures of the bridge while repairs are completed. The bridge will be closed for about one day while repairs are made, and the road will […]
Preventing gang violence in Colorado Springs
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — A national organization that aims to bring local gangs togetherand create conversations between them has a new space to further their mission in Colorado Springs. The Men of Influence are now headquartered at a place that has seen its fair share of gang violence. The organization has been in Colorado Springs for […]
The story behind ‘Riley Whitelaw Rocks’
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — When it comes to a mother’s love for her daughter, Courtenay Whitelaw’s beats every day to share her daughter’s bright light with those who never had the chance to know her. The month of June is a difficult and heartbreaking month for Courtenay, as she lost her daughter Riley in June of […]
We Are Southeast Colorado: Otero College
(SPONSORED) – Founded in 1941, Otero College is located on an attractive 40-acre campus on the southern edge of La Junta, Colorado. The President of Otero College, Dr. Kimberly Zant, joined Loving Living Local host Nova via facetime on Wednesday to expand on everything the college has to offer. The town itself lies at an elevation […]
Oak Ridge Fire now over 1,000 acres
UPDATE: WEDNESDAY 6/26/2024 9:47 p.m. (PUEBLO/CUSTER COUNTIES, Colo.) — The Oak Ridge Fire grew in size on Wednesday, and incident command teams said on Facebook that the spread was mostly to the west and southwest. Eight loads of retardant were dropped on the fire on Wednesday. While the acreage grew in size, with spread mostly […]
Accessible hikes possible with Track-Chair program
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services (PRCS) Track-Chair program is now offering access for all to parks and open spaces. The Track-Chair program, a part of the Therapeutic Recreation and Trails, Open Space and Parks (TOPS), utilizes all-terrain mobility devices to assist visitors with mobility challenges in exploring the trails […]
USAFA cadets still need sponsor families
(U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo.) — Every year, hundreds of U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) cadets arrive to begin their journey to becoming officers with the Air Force or Space Force. For most, home is hundred if not thousands of miles away, and the sponsor program offers local families and cadets a way to connect […]
Pueblo Community College cosmetology program returns to main campus
(PUEBLO, Colo.) — Pueblo Community College’s Cosmetology program has returned to the main campus after being located in a different building on Abriendo Avenue for more than a decade. The newest station for the cosmetology program was inaugurated on Wednesday, June 26, with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony. Now, the program’s latest home is located in […]
Body found in Arkansas River near La Junta identified
(OTERO COUNTY, Colo.) — The Otero County Coroner has confirmed that the body pulled from the Arkansas River near La Junta on June 18 belongs to 19-year-old Devlin Cambeul, who went missing after going into the water on the morning of June 12. According to the Otero County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO), its office was informed […]
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