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Switchbacks Unified hosts media day
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Switchbacks Unified team made its entrance for the 2024 season at the Phil Long Club at Weidner Field on Monday night, May 13. The staff introduced the players in front of family, friends and fans. Former USA women’s soccer star Jennifer Grubb joins the staff as an assistant and says its […]
“Minutes matter”: CSFD proposes plans for city-run ambulance service
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Ambulance services could change in Colorado Springs, as the Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) is proposing a city-run ambulance service aimed at improving response time, lowering costs, and benefiting the current medical programs in place. CSFD presented their proposal to members of City Council on Monday, May 13, and detailed why […]
Incline Friends awards El Paso County seniors
(MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo.) — Local nonprofit ‘Incline Friends‘ awarded three El Paso County high school seniors on Saturday, May 11. For the second year in a row, local high school seniors were awarded a scholarship due to their involvement in preserving natural resources. In 2023, awardees were given $2,500 but this year the award was […]
Colorado cities shine as nightlife destinations
(COLORADO) — Night Owls will rejoice as three cities in the state have been named among the country’s top destinations for nocturnal life. A poll by Mixbook found 150 top areas in the U.S. for those who seek the hottest spots at night. Here are the Top 10: According to the study, Old Colorado City […]
Cocktails To-Go are here to stay
(COLORADO) — Governor Jared Polis has signed a bill that permanently keeps cocktails to-go in the state. SB 20 makes Colorado the 28th state to make cocktails to-go permanent, before the temporary measure was set to expire on July 1, 2025. “Cocktails to-go are here to stay in Colorado,” said vice president of public affairs and state […]
Search for Colorado Springs man missing on Longs Peak
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — On Monday, May 13, Rocky Mountain National Park announced that park rangers had begun searching for a Colorado Springs man who was overdue after attempting to summit Longs Peak on Sunday, May 12. 23-year-old Lucas Macaj was last heard from around 1 p.m. Sunday when he texted a friend to report reaching […]
Switchbacks throwing Silent Disco party on the Pitch
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Switchbacks Entertainment is hosting a Silent Disco party on the Pitch at Weidner Field on Saturday, July 13 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., where partygoers will dance to music broadcasted through wireless headphones playing tunes from the 80’s through today’s hits. A limited number of VIP tickets will grant early access […]
Roofing contractors indicted in Pueblo fraud scheme
(PUEBLO, Colo.) — A husband and wife have been indicted on 20 counts after a statewide grand jury found there was enough evidence to charge the pair for targeting Pueblo residents in a hail repair fraud scheme in the spring of 2021. According to Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, the alleged criminal scheme constituted a […]
Teen missing from School for Deaf and Blind found safe
UPDATE: MONDAY 5/13/2024 5:42 p.m. (COLORADO SPRINGS) — Madelyn has been found and is safe, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD). ORIGINAL STORY: 16-year-old missing from School for Deaf and Blind MONDAY 5/13/2024 4:14 p.m. The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) is asking the community to be on the lookout for a 16-year-old […]
Fort Carson soldier dies in non-combat training accident
(FORT CARSON, Colo.) — A 23-year-old U.S. Army soldier stationed at Fort Carson has died in a non-combat related training accident, according to Fort Carson officials. In a press release sent on Monday afternoon, May 13, Fort Carson said 1st Lt. Zachary Galli died as a result of a training accident at the Joint Readiness […]
New law legalizes ADUs, aims to lower housing costs
(COLORADO) — Governor Jared Polis signed a law on Monday, May 13 that will keep money in Coloradans’ pockets while building new housing. The newest bill legalizes Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), a secondary residential unit that is located on a property that contains a separate main home. “Coloradans have demanded solutions that will reduce the […]
Man arrested in Cañon City road rage shooting
(CAÑON CITY, Colo.) — The Cañon City Police Department (CCPD) said officers arrested a man after a shooting that happened on Saturday, May 11. According to CCPD, on Saturday at around 8:15 p.m., police were called to a reported shooting in the area of East Main Street. When officers arrived, they found a person with […]
Colorado Springs to host ASF Walk
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — In celebration of 25 years, the Angelman Syndrome Foundation (ASF) will host its yearly walk the weekend of Saturday, May 18. Colorado Springs will be one of 50 cities across the nation to host the ASF Walk. The public, individuals with Angelman syndrome, and their families, friends, and supporters are welcome to […]
WATCH: DA holds press conference on Bobian verdict
The full press conference with the 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office can be viewed in the video player above. (COLORADO SPRINGS) — The 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office (DA’s Office) held a press conference on Monday, May 13 after a jury reached a verdict in the trial of Devon Bobian, the man accused of Second-Degree […]
HSPPR holds record-breaking fundraiser
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — On Saturday, May 11 the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) held its largest fundraising event of the year with more than 500 supporters in attendance. The theme for the 27th Annual Fur Ball gala was “The Wizard of Paws – A Night in the Emerald City” and FOX21’s Abbie […]
Territory Days: Celebrate the state’s largest street fair
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — For over 45 years, Old Colorado City has been hosting what it calls “Colorado’s largest street fair” during the Territory Days celebration on Memorial Day Weekend, and this year’s event is taking place Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27. According to Old Colorado City’s website, visitors will have the opportunity to […]
Human Trafficking Task Force of Southern Colorado’s monthly meeting to feature Bailey Thiry
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Human Trafficking Task Force of Southern Colorado’s next monthly meeting is happening Tuesday, May 13, at Reclaiming Hope. These meetings are free and open to the public. The meetings are held every second Tuesday of the month at 5:45 p.m. at 615 Wooten Road, Suite 140 in Colorado Springs. This month […]
Good Samaritans aid crash victims until help arrives
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) said bystanders were able to render aid to occupants of a single-vehicle crash until medical professionals arrived in the evening hours of Sunday, May 12. According to CSPD, on Sunday, a little after 9 p.m. police received calls reporting a single-vehicle crash in the 1400 block […]
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