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Walk With Autism at America the Beautiful Park
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Autism Society of Colorado (ASC) announced that registration is now open for the Walk With Autism event at America the Beautiful Park, on Sunday, May 19 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Registration is $20 and allows participants to create individual fundraising pages to gather tax-deductible pledges. All registrants will receive […]
Childcare Desert: local leaders gather to make change
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Around 100 different organizations came together at the first-ever Family Friendly City Summit to address the large need for early childhood education. Together, they brainstormed realistic solutions to ensure that El Paso County no longer suffers from being a child-care desert. “This is the first Family Friendly City Summit that we’ve had […]
Tornadoes and severe weather rip across the Midwest
(NATIONAL) — The last several days have featured some extensive severe weather across much of the United States. Hundreds of tornado, hail, and wind reports have been funneled through the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) since the beginning of the week. Monday, May 6 opened up with a rare high-risk from the SPC. High risks are […]
UCCS celebrates largest ever commencement ceremony
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) celebrated its largest commencement ceremony in the college’s history on Friday, May 10. The newest graduates of UCCS celebrated their achievements at the Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony on Friday at the Broadmoor World Arena. The morning ceremony saw graduates of the College of Education and […]
USA Boxer visits Stetson Elementary School
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — On Thursday, May 9, Olympic qualifier Morelle McCane visited Stetson Elementary School for the Reading Olympics Assembly. McCane spent the afternoon handing out medals to the kids to congratulate them on the reading they’ve completed this school year. One of six boxers to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, McCane is […]
CSPD officer faces $100 million lawsuit for incident that left man paralyzed
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — May 16, 2022, was the day that Jacob Root was paralyzed from the neck down after an altercation with Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) Officer Robert Comstock. Comstock now faces a $100 million lawsuit. According to a press release from the law firm representing Root, the incident started with a report of […]
It’s officially road work season: 2C paving begins
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — At an event on Thursday, May 9, the City of Colorado Springs kicked off the 2C paving season, with numerous city roads slated for repairs. 2024 marks the ninth year of the voter-approved 2C Road Improvement Program, with this year’s iteration approved by voters in 2019 at a lower sale tax rate […]
Polis proclaims Children’s Mental Health Awareness week
(DENVER, COLO.) — Governor Jared Polis proclaimed the observance of Children’s Mental Health Awareness on Thursday, May 9. The proclamation notes that 10-16 percent of young children, and 20 percent of low-income young children, experience mental health conditions including PTSD and anxiety. Children who exhibit behaviors that adults find challenging are expelled from early care […]
51-year-old killed in hit-and-run on Platte Avenue
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) has identified the man killed while riding a scooter on Platte Avenue in the early morning hours of Friday, April 26. According to CSPD, 51-year-old Rueben Ziemer was killed while riding a scooter eastbound on Platte Avenue just after 1:15 a.m. on April 26. The car […]
PCCLD to preserve history with public “memory labs”
(PUEBLO, Colo.) — A new project for archiving memories is underway through the Pueblo City-County Library District (PCCLD). The Mellon Foundation recently awarded the PCCLD $250,000 to preserve the history and culture of communities throughout Southeastern Colorado. Regional Memory Labs is an archiving initiative that provides equipment and training to people for the DIY digitization […]
New bill aims to enhance school HVAC systems
(COLORADO) — A new bill by the Colorado legislature will create new pathways for Colorado public schools to receive federal funding for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and air quality (HVAC) improvements. HB24-1307, better known as the HVAC Improvements for Public Schools bill, will help school districts secure matching funds through the state to ensure the […]
Safeway replaces freezers at Centennial Boulevard store
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Some customers may have noticed the lack of frozen food at the Centennial Boulevard and Garden of the Gods Road Safeway. As Safeway tells FOX21 there is a good reason for it. Some in the community noticed workers boxing up food at the Safeway, located at 4405 Centennial Blvd. on Thursday, May […]
Colorado one of top states for bad drivers
(COLORADO) — A new study has found that Colorado ranks near the top for the worst drivers in the country, placing 13th. According to a study released by Munley Law that analyzed nine metrics from the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration including traffic fatalities, drunk driving, DUI arrests, speeding, and seat belt use. “Despite technology […]
Do Portugal Circus brings a global spectacle to Colorado Springs
The Do Portugal Circus will be performing in Colorado Springs from May 10-19, featuring clowns, acrobats, jugglers, and motorcyclists, with tickets available for purchase online or at the ticket office.
Colorado named among cheapest states to enjoy pro sports
(COLORADO) — Local sports fans will be stoked to know that Colorado was named one of the cheapest states to watch professional sports. With 141 men’s professional sports teams in the U.S. being analyzed to calculate the mean average of ticket prices across five sports, Remitly ranked Colorado sixth nationally with an average cost of […]
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