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Bat found at elementary school tests positive for rabies
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — On Friday, May, 17, a bat found at Grant Elementary School on Westwood Boulevard tested positive for rabies. El Paso County Public Health (EPCPH) was notified of the bat, which had been found on the ground, on Tuesday, May 14. The bat was immediately sent for testing, and the diagnosis was confirmed […]
Colorado Springs named third best place to live
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-25 ‘Best Places to Live in the U.S.’ ranked Colorado Springs as third out of 150 cities. The ranking by U.S. News & World Report is the seventh year in a row that Colorado Springs has ranked in the top ten, according to the City of […]
Video on Trump Truth Social page references ‘unified Reich’
A campaign video posted to former President Donald Trump’s Truth Social page Monday included a note about establishing a “unified Reich” and other references to the German Empire as hypothetical headlines if he were to win the 2024 election.
POW Jones anchors Air Force baseball conference title
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Air Force baseball claimed its first Mountain West regular season title with sophomore Charlie Jones securing conference player of the week honors. Jones, the Falcons’ first baseman, hit 6-13, smashing a couple home runs, through three games, to lead the way. Air Force opens up conference tournament play against Fresno State on […]
Buzzing with excitement: honey harvest approaching
(MONUMENT, Colo.) — When Dolly and Leonard Rickerman made southern Colorado their permanent home, they also created a haven for honeybees to flourish, creating the Rocky Mountain Bee Supply. “We were in the Army,” Leonard said. “We moved around quite a bit when we settled here in Colorado, that’s when we took up beekeeping as […]
Polis signs water conservation bill
(COLORADO) — Governor Jared Polis signed a bipartisan water conservation bill into law on Monday, May 20. The newest law, HB24-1436, allows the state to keep and spend all sports betting tax revenue to fund water conservation and protection projects. “Water is Colorado’s most precious natural resource, because it powers everything we do, from agriculture […]
USAFA cadets’ research on plant growth heading to space
(U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo.) — Research efforts from three members of the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) Class of 2024 are heading to space this summer with the launch of Polaris Dawn. According to USAFA, Polaris Dawn will carry experiments that will expand scientific knowledge of plant growth in space, with a follow-up experiment […]
USAFA cadets’ research on plant growth heading to space
(U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo.) — Research efforts from three members of the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) Class of 2024 are heading to space this summer with the launch of Polaris Dawn. According to USAFA, Polaris Dawn will carry experiments that will expand scientific knowledge of plant growth in space, with a follow-up experiment […]
EPSO: Man wanted for attempted murder of son
(EL PASO COUNTY, Colo.) — A man is wanted for Attempted Murder after he allegedly shot his son and left the scene on Thursday, May 16, in the Cimarron Hills area. According to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO), deputies responded shortly before 10:30 a.m. on Thursday to a reported shooting in the 6000 […]
Prescribed burn planned near Monument in June
(MONUMENT, Colo.) — The Pike-San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Pikes Peak Ranger District will conduct a prescribed fire in June near Monument. The fire will take place about a mile and a half west of Monument. Ignitions are weather-dependent and are expected to take place over three days at Memorial […]
Northbound I-25 closed in Walsenburg for emergency repairs
(WALSENBURG, Colo.) — I-25 northbound has closed south of Pueblo for emergency safety barrier repairs and is expected to be closed until Monday evening, May 20. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), northbound lanes of the interstate closed at 4 p.m. on Monday at Exit 50/CO 10 in Walsenburg, and are expected to […]
Visit COS joins National Travel and Tourism week
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — From May 19-25, Visit Colorado Springs (Visit COS) is taking part in National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) with activities and giveaways, in an effort to promote sustainability and accessibility of tourism. Visit COS joined the U.S. Travel Association for the yearly awareness campaign, which celebrates the impact of tourism and travel […]
Construction continues along South Academy Boulevard
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Beginning Monday, May 20 there will be various road closures in the Colorado Springs area. These projects will address different details in each road, including aging pavement, curb, and gutter, improved drainage along the corridor, new installations, and underground work. South Academy Boulevard closure Starting Monday, May 20 a full closure of […]
Local family honors grandfather, first American casualty of WWII at Doherty High School
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The family of a local man who was recognized as the first casualty of World War II visited Doherty High School in Colorado Springs on Friday, May 17, where their loved one is honored on the school’s ‘Hall of Honor’ mural. Petty Officer 1st Class Daniel T. Griffin’s plane was shot down […]
Daddy’s Chicken Shack taking points from the competition
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Daddy’s Chicken Shack announced a new limited-time deal aimed at winning over chicken lovers who have given their hearts to other restaurants. Until Friday, May 31, the “Their Points. Our Food” campaign invites customers to use their rewards points from select competitor brands to take advantage of special offers at Daddy’s Chicken […]
EPA grants Pueblo $1 million for cleanup projects
(PUEBLO, Colo.) — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on Monday, May 20 that the City of Pueblo will receive a $1 million grant. The large quantity was awarded by the agency’s Brownfield Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup (MAC) programs to support the environmental assessments, cleanup, and redevelopment of properties in Pueblo. “EPA’s Brownfields grants are […]
Happy Hour Donuts’ grand opening hits a sweet spot
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Happy Hour Donuts hosted its grand opening on Saturday, May 18, serving an enthusiastic crowd that patiently waited in a line stretching out the door. The new storefront is located in northwest Colorado Springs in Delmonico Square, at the corner of West Rockrimmon Boulevard and Delmonico Drive. True to their name, Happy […]
City introduces AI-powered chatbot
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The City of Colorado Springs announced on Monday, May 20, that it has launched a new AI-powered chatbot on its website. The new chatbot is available on both desktop and mobile. AskCOS can be found at coloradosprings.gov. AskCOS helps residents and visitors find information about City services faster, easier, and in a […]
Young dog walker goes viral after making ad for her new business
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Valerie Corral, a young El Paso entrepreneur who walks dogs, went viral after a social media post in which she’s promoting her business. In her ad, the dog tries to pull away from her and chase after another dog. Corral, age 10, said when her blooper ad went viral she […]
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