Springs Athlete Heads to Goalball Youth World Championships
A Colorado School for the Blind alumna is competing on the USA's first youth goalball team in years, but the squad must fundraise independently to reach Kazakhstan.
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CSPD K9 Calendar Debut Draws Public to Gold Hill Mesa
The Police Foundation of Colorado Springs and Gold Hill Mesa will unveil the 2027 CSPD K9 Calendar at a free community event on September 10.
Roadrunner Pizza Closes After Four Decades in Springs
The family-owned carryout shop at 3113 N. Hancock Ave. shut its doors immediately on Aug. 29, ending more than 40 years of service to Colorado Springs.
Denver Sports Bar Stoney's Opens Downtown Colorado Springs
Stoney's Bar & Grill debuted Tuesday at 118 N. Tejon St., becoming the Denver-based chain's first Colorado Springs location and fifth bar overall.
Federal Ban on Kratom Compounds Hits Local Shops
The DEA has placed three semisynthetic kratom-related compounds on Schedule I for two years, affecting products sold at Colorado Springs gas stations, smoke shops, and convenience stores.
Bristol Brewing Hosts Free Outdoor Movies at Ivywild
Bristol Brewing Co. is screening free films on Saturday nights through October in the Ivywild School schoolyard on South Cascade Avenue.
El Paso County Road Stays Muddy, Officials Cite Historic Status
A resident along Whittemore Road says dangerous mud conditions have left her vehicles stuck and delayed emergency responders, but a historic designation restricts county maintenance.
Switchbacks Sub Fjeldberg Delivers Again in Road Win
Norwegian forward Jonas Fjeldberg came off the bench to score the decisive goal in a 1-0 victory over Lexington SC on Saturday.
Rockies Enter September With 100-Loss Threat Looming
Colorado, sitting at 52-84, must win 11 of its final 26 games to avoid a fourth consecutive 100-loss season.
Colorado Springs Youth Complete WHealthy Entrepreneurship Program
The nonprofit WHealthy Unlimited graduated students from its two-month business and life-skills program with a ceremony and kids market at Acacia Park.
Mueller State Park Braces for Fall Leaf-Peeping Rush
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is urging visitors to plan ahead as Mueller State Park enters its busiest stretch of the year, running from September through early October.
Pikes Peak Library District Touts Free Services Amid Rising Costs
The Pikes Peak Library District is highlighting how a free library card can replace hundreds of dollars in family entertainment, education, and career expenses.
Peterson Space Force Lacrosse Player Reaches PLL Semifinals
A U.S. Air Force Academy graduate and Space Force member stationed at Peterson is set to compete in the Premier Lacrosse League championship semifinals after a breakout rookie season.
Colorado PUC Opens Weekly Public Comment Sessions Statewide
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission will accept public comment at every weekly commissioner meeting beginning Sept. 9, expanding access previously limited to once a month.
CSPD K9 Koa Receives Donated Bullet-Resistant Vest
A nonprofit organization has gifted a Colorado Springs police dog a bullet and stab protective vest, sponsored by a private donor in memory of a loved one.
Colorado Springs Group Rides to Fund Local Scholarships
El Mariachi Vicla Tava City and the Foundation for Education will host a fundraising ride Saturday to support scholarships for Southern Colorado students.
Teller County Housing Market Stays Active in July
Seventy-seven homes sold across Teller County in July, with prices ranging from $83,000 in Divide to $1.4 million in Woodland Park.
County Board Weighs Buc-ee's Zoning Classification in Palmer Lake
El Paso County commissioners heard Buc-ee's appeal of an unresolved land-use determination Thursday, with the outcome hinging on whether the retailer qualifies as a convenience store under county code.
Federal Surprise Billing Law May Raise Insurance Premiums
A new Georgetown University study finds the No Surprises Act has driven arbitration costs to $22.4 billion in 2025, potentially pushing up premiums for everyday Americans.
USPS Plans Holiday Shipping Rate Hikes Next Year
The U.S. Postal Service has filed for temporary package price increases during the 2026 holiday season, with most customers facing hikes in the 5% to 15% range.