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A Colorado Springs school is making students ditch cell phones. It's a trend in the Mountain West.
It's the third day of school at Doherty High in Colorado Springs. 1,700 teenagers file through the doors as security guard Lonny Barrett checks IDs. This year, he’s also inspecting cell phones. According to a new policy, students need to put their phones away all day inside special pouches.
Former U.S. Air Force special agent, combat vet in Colorado Springs area selected for pin-up calendar
At first it was the fashion of the ’40s and ’50s, but it became the Pin-Ups for Vets mission that attracted Danielle Vizzone-Bierwirth. The Peyton resident was selected as one of 13 female veterans across the U.S. to be styled as a WWII pin-up model for next year’s calendar, which helps support veterans and U.S. troops. Vizzone-Bierwirth, a combat veteran, served six years as a special agent with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations and is now a civilian and reservist special agent with the office at the Air Force Academy.
Deadliest 14er: A Colorado Climber’s Nightmare Has Seen 70+ Deaths
Lots of people see Colorado's incredible Rocky Mountain peaks and instantly imagine themselves being able to hike to the top of all of them. Some of Colorado's 14er mountains are easier to summit than others, and some 14ers have a history of being more deadly than others. Did you know...
Colorado governor appoints a Denver Bronco, an ex-mayor and a rancher to outdoor leadership positions
A former deputy mayor of Denver, a retired Denver Bronco and the owner of a cattle operation on the Western Slope that spans multiple counties are Gov. Jared Polis’ latest appointees to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission and board of Great Outdoors Colorado. The picks come after the governor’s recent appointments that have generated controversy.
Man scratches off $3.7M after buying ticket at this Longmont store
When purchasing a Powerball or Mega Millions ticket, you do so with the hope of winning the massive jackpot, which can be over $1 billion at times. But imagine winning millions of dollars off of just a scratch ticket.
Colorado Republican leaders vote to remove GOP Chair Dave Williams
Colorado Republicans have voted to remove GOP Party Chair Dave Williams by a vote of 161.66 to 12 on Saturday.More than 100 Republican leaders across Colorado had previously signed a petition aimed at removing their state party chairman from his position.Republican state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer tweeted "We will be getting a new chair of the State GOP!" after the vote.The move comes after Williams sent an email attacking gay pride month and referring to the LGBTQ community as "godless groomers," He also called for the burning of all pride flags on social media.It isn't the first time Williams, a state representative...
Popular Colorado Ski Area Put on Sale
It’s hard to believe, but in less than a month at this point, summer will be coming to an end. To be exact, the last day of summer will be on September 22nd. Sure, we’re going to miss many of the awesome activities that make summertime great. Many people are also going to miss that extra daylight you get each summer.
Deadliest 14er: A Colorado Climber’s Nightmare Has Seen 70+ Deaths
Lots of people see Colorado's incredible Rocky Mountain peaks and instantly imagine themselves being able to hike to the top of all of them. Some of Colorado's 14er mountains are easier to summit than others, and some 14ers have a history of being more deadly than others. Did you know...
Unique opportunity means nighttime ride on iconic Colorado train
Photographers, take note! The iconic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is set to host its annual 'fall photography' event from September 14 to 16 and this year, it comes with a special twist. New this season will be night photography shoots directly on the line opposed to depot nighttime...
Fact check: Gov. Jared Polis made inaccurate, misleading claims at Democratic National Convention
When it came his turn to speak at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday night, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis criticized "Project 2025," a 900-plus document published by the Heritage Foundation, and made several claims that are inaccurate or misleading. Polis brought a copy of the handbook on stage...
“I have never seen the Democratic Party this unified”: federal and local officials weigh in on the Democratic National Convention’s impact on the election
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - The 2024 presidential election enters its final 75 days. On November 5th voters will decide who the next president will be. Both local and federal leaders tell 11 News about how the Democratic National Convention will impact the election. Rob Rogers tells 11 News he...
Warm with a few showers & storms
TODAY: You can expect partly cloudy skies with warm temperatures in the high 80s in Colorado Springs to the mid 90s Pueblo. We'll top off in the 70s in most mountains where we do have the chance for more consistent showers and thunderstorms throughout the afternoon and evening. We'll likely see just an isolated shower or thunderstorm in Colorado Springs and probably just a quick passing shower in Pueblo.
Some storms for State Fair opening weekend in Pueblo
WEEKEND: A few storms develop Saturday afternoon over the Sangres and Wets, moving northeast. Once on the move, they will strengthen with scattered strong to severe storms possible. Strong winds and heavy rain will be the main threats, but some hail is also possible. Sunday is looking almost exactly the same, with slightly better storm chances. Temperatures hold steady in the 80s and 90s.
East Eagles dominate Fort Morgan to open the 2024-25 football season
Friday night lights have returned to Pueblo. The first full week of prep sports is back in action and with it comes the first football game of the season at home on the new turf at Dutch Clark Stadium. ...
Lawmakers discuss food insecurity at Care and Share
(PUEBLO, Colo.) — State lawmakers and local leaders gathered at the Care and Share Food Bank distribution center in Pueblo to tour the facility and discuss the impact food banks like Care and Share have on food insecurity in our community. Nate Springer, the President and CEO of Care and Share Food Bank for Southern […]
Student hit by car at Cañon City High School “recovering well”
(CAÑON CITY, Colo.) — A student who was hit by a car in the parking lot of Cañon City High School on Thursday, Aug. 22 is “recovering well,” according to a Facebook post by the school district. On Friday, Aug. 23 just after 8:15 a.m., Cañon City Schools Fremont RE-1 wrote in part, “We are […]
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