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Groundbreaking held for new north side fire station
(COLORADO SPRINGS)– Providing better emergency services in the growing area of northern Colorado Springs–that’s what the Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) hopes to dowith a new fire station that broke ground off Interquest Parkway on Wednesday, May 15. The closest fire stations in the area are currently Station 22 near Northgate and Station 19 in […]
Missing Colorado Springs senior last seen in Castle Rock
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — A 65-year-old man is missing from Colorado Springs. He was last seen driving north on I-25 in Castle Rock on Wednesday afternoon, according to a senior alert sent out by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The CBI said Willie Harris left his home around 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday and was last […]
Colorado Springs students set to compete in American Rocketry Challenge Finals
Students at The Vanguard School in Colorado Springs are reaching new heights. These bright minds will be representing the Southern Colorado community as they gear up to compete against other talented teams at the American Rocketry national finals, set to blast off Sat. (5/18) in The Plains, Virginia, just outside of Washington, D.C.
Last cups of joe: The Perk Downtown announces closure
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Over the past sixteen years, Don Heaberlin and his wife have witnessed the change that has come to downtown Colorado Springs, surviving the pandemic and a fire along with the regular nuances of running a local coffee shop. Earlier this week, they announced the closure of The Perk Downtown on social media, […]
CSP sees decline in motorcycle fatalities caused by impairment
(COLORADO) — Colorado State Patrol (CSP) saw fewer motorcycle deaths because of impairment last year. According to data, CSP saw a 36 percent decline in crashes involving substances in 2023. Motorcycle riders can begin to feel the effects of alcohol with just .02 percent Blood Alcohol Concentration. Driving drunk can cause a decline in visual […]
Roads blocked after three car crash at Murray and Carefree
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Directions of South Carefree Circle and Murray Boulevard are closed following a three-car crash on Wednesday evening, May 15. FOX21’s crew on the scene reports that eastbound Carefree is closed. Photos from the scene show three cars involved, one of which came to a rest on the sidewalk. No word on injuries. […]
Woman pleads guilty to framing hairdresser for stalking and harassment
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — On Wednesday, May 15, Kristin Eaton pled guilty to Criminal Impersonation for sending aggressive texts impersonating her boyfriend’s ex, Lisa Chase, a local hairdresser. The texts made it appear as though Chase was stalking Eaton and her boyfriend, leading to Chase’s arrest multiple times. By pleading guilty to Criminal Impersonation, Eaton has […]
Switchbacks FC look to extend win streak to 4 on Friday
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Switchbacks started this season on a 5-game losing streak, but have won their last 3 games to collect 9 points in the league. On Friday, the Switchbacks host Rhode Island FC for Armed Forces Night. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
Gomber and Beck lead Rockies past Padres 8-0 for 3-game sweep and 7-game win streak
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Austin Gomber allowed two hits in six innings, Brenton Doyle and Jordan Beck homered and the Colorado Rockies beat the San Diego Padres 8-0 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep with their seventh straight victory. Gomber (1-2) struck out five and walked two before three relievers finished a four-hitter. It […]
Pueblo City Council votes to ban syringe exchanges
(PUEBLO, Colo.) — An ordinance banning syringe exchange programs in Pueblo passed on a 5-2 vote at a City Council meeting on Monday, May 13. The ordinance was proposed in April of 2022 by Councilor Regina Maestri, and aimed to reduce drug paraphernalia in the City. “Syringe exchange programs within the City are contributing to […]
New law mandates secure firearm storage in vehicles
(COLORADO) — Governor Polis signed a new law on Wednesday, May 15, that will prevent firearms from being stolen from vehicles. The new law requires firearms to be secured while unattended in a vehicle. HB24-1348 requires all handguns to be stored in a locked, hard-sided container that is out of plain view to help prevent […]
Palmer Lake July 4 fireworks cancelled for 2024
(PALMER LAKE, Colo.) — Awake Palmer Lake, the nonprofit organization responsible for organizing the Festival on the Fourth Fireworks show, announced earlier in May that the show was canceled for 2024. Awake Palmer Lake made the announcement on Facebook, citing “a shortage of volunteers and a committee chairman.” Awake Palmer Lake said numerous community members […]
Speed Safety Cameras approved by Springs City Council
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — On May 14, 2024, the Colorado Springs City Council approved the use of speed safety cameras to protect the city’s most vulnerable pedestrians. Research revealed in notes from the city council’s meeting agenda shows a direct correlation between the impact speed of a vehicle and the likelihood of severe injury or death […]
Man arrested in Pueblo after police standoff
(PUEBLO, Colo.) — A man was arrested on numerous robbery charges in Pueblo on Wednesday, May 15, following a standoff with police on 7th Avenue. According to the Pueblo Police Department (PPD), the incident began around 8:30 a.m. in the 2800 block of 7th Avenue, on the north side of Pueblo, after detectives visited the […]
Colorado launches Youth Mental Health Corps
(COLORADO) — Colorado is joining ten other states to help teenagers access critical mental health resources. Serve Colorado will work alongside the Schultz Family Foundation, Pinterest, AmeriCorps, the Colorado Behavioral Health Administration, and the Colorado Community College System to recruit, train, and deploy the nation’s first Youth Mental Health Corps. The new mental health program […]
Here’s when Colorado Springs sees the most lightning
(SOUTHERN COLORADO) — Thunderstorm season around the region is all too well known and it is once again upon us. Daily showers and thunderstorms are becoming much more common as we head further into May and Spring. With the increase in showers and storms, we also see an increase in lightning. The graph above shows […]
Garden of the Gods Art Festival happening this weekend
(SPONSORED) — The Garden Of The Gods Art Festival is happening this weekend, May 18 and 19 at Rock Ledge Ranch. The festival will feature 125 juried artists and craftsmen from across the nation, presenting pottery, textiles, paintings, sculpture, glass art and more! As well as artists, the festival is a family-fun packed weekend with […]
Pools, fountains, spray grounds to open Memorial Day Weekend
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Water-related activities will be available for local residents starting on Memorial Day Weekend. The Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department will be opening various spray grounds, fountains, and pools starting Saturday, May 25. Fountains Downtown Colorado Springs is home to two fountains, the Julie Penrose Fountain in America the Beautiful Park and […]
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