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School districts to offer free summer meals
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Various school districts across the city will be offering free summer meals for children and teens up to age 18 at no cost. Some participating school districts include Widefield School District 3, Colorado Springs District 11, Falcon School District 49, Harrison School District 2, and Fountain-Fort Carson District 8. Summer Meals for […]
Local family changes lives of more than 45 foster children
(PEYTON, Colo.) — The Boateng family knows just how far a little bit of love can go. For the past six years, they have been welcoming foster children ranging in age and each with different personalities and challenges into their lives. “I tell them, everybody have love, which is a gift God gives to everybody,” […]
Eatery to host free dinner to celebrate new location
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Modern Market Eatery is inviting the community to enjoy a free dinner on them to celebrate their newest location on the east side of Colorado Springs. Modern Market Eatery already had two locations, one in Briargate and one on North Academy Boulevard, before the addition of the east side location. The eatery […]
Prevent “summer slide” with PPLD’s summer reading program
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) is launching its annual summer reading program on Friday, May 31. The 2024 Summer Adventure presented by Children’s Hospital Colorado, will support literacy and education in the community. Research has shown that kids who participate in summer reading programs retain more of what they learned in […]
Polis signs bill to reduce energy costs and carbon footprint
(COLORADO) — Governor Polis signed legislation on Wednesday, May 22 to save Coloradans money on their energy bill. HB24-1370 will expand opportunities for neighborhood-scale energy projects as alternatives to natural gas. “Expanding and maintaining natural gas infrastructure is expensive, and this law will help drive down the cost of natural gas in communities across the […]
COS sets April traffic record, sets sights on summer travel
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs Airport (COS) set a new record for April traffic this past month. COS announced on Wednesday, May 22 that there was a travel increase ahead of the summer months. In April, the airport saw a total of 194,004 passengers travel through the terminal, which represents a 15.4% increase from […]
Downtown COS Summer events lineup
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Downtown Partnership has released its lineup of exciting summer events. From live music and dancing to art galleries, to culinary delights, there is going to be a lot available to do this summer in Downtown Colorado Springs. Below is a convenient list of all the upcoming events, provided by Downtown Partnership, and […]
City of Colorado Springs events, closures during Memorial Day
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The City of Colorado Springs is observing Memorial Day on Monday, May 27. Individuals can expect the following administrative and elected administrative offices and agencies to be closed on Monday: While facilities like Evergreen and Fairview cemeteries will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., gates will be open to visitors […]
EPSO identifies man killed in officer-involved shooting
(EL PASO COUNTY, Colo.) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO) has released the identity of a man who was killed in an officer-involved shooting on the southeast side on Saturday, May 18. Michael Hurst, a 40-year-old man, was killed after law enforcement attempted a welfare check following reports that a suicidal man was […]
Twin baby Mountain Goats born at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (CMZoo) is welcoming two new babies to its family. Rocky Mountain goat mom, Lena, gave birth to twins on Sunday, May 19. The twin kids were wobbling around on their hooves minutes after birth, calling out with loud voices, and bonding well with Lena, who is a patient […]
Domestic duck rescued by Humane Society
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — A domestic duck was rescued by the Human Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) after being released into the wild. Domestic ducks do not have the same survival skills as wild ducks, said HSPPR, who posted about the rescue on Tuesday afternoon, May 21. Humane Society officers were called to the […]
Report shows Colorado Springs has housing shortage
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Common Sense Institute (CSI) released a study on Wednesday, May 22 showing a significant housing shortage and a major decline in affordability in Colorado Springs. The report found that increased demand and lagging development have created a significant housing shortage and a major decline in affordability. According to the report, the […]
EPSO: Security-Widefield deaths investigated as murder-suicide
(EL PASO COUNTY, Colo.) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO) said it is investigating two deaths in Security-Widefield last week as a possible murder-suicide and there is no known threat to the community. On Thursday, May 16 at around 9 a.m., deputies were performing a welfare check in the 500 block of Cottonwood […]
UPDATE: CSFD successfully rescues woman from 10-ft hole
UPDATE: WEDNESDAY 5/22/2024 4:52 p.m. (COLORADO SPRINGS) — According to an update from CSFD on Facebook, the woman who fell down a 10-foot hole on Wednesday, May 22 was rescued about an hour after the call for help was received. CSFD said the call was made shortly before 1:30 p.m., and crews arrived on scene […]
Monument Fire Dept. rescues man on roof for medical emergency
(MONUMENT, Colo.) — According to the Monument Fire Department (MFD) on Tuesday, May 21, around 2:15 p.m., they responded to a medical emergency on the roof of the Eagle Rock Distribution Center, a 300,000-square-foot building that is currently under construction. The temperature was in the low 50s, rains, and wind were gusting at 40 miles […]
Fountain PD arrests armed robbery suspect
UPDATE: THURSDAY 5/23/2024 10:39 p.m. (FOUNTAIN, Colo.) — The Fountain Police Department said the suspect who allegedly robbed two businesses armed with an assault weapon was identified and arrested thanks to help from the community. The suspect is facing charges of Aggravated Robbery, Menacing, and Theft. ORIGINAL STORY: Fountain Police asking for help with alleged […]
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