Bear Creek Nature Center Marks 50 Years Saturday
The nature center, said to be the first of its kind in Colorado, will host a public celebration Saturday featuring exhibits, hikes, and community groups.
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Holistic Expo Brings 100 Vendors to Colorado Springs
The Creative Market & Holistic Expo arrives in Colorado Springs for the first time this weekend, offering vendors, workshops, and holistic experiences at the Colorado Springs Event Center.
Liberty Girls' Flag Football Opens With Dominant Shutout
Liberty High School's first-ever girls' flag football team defeated Sierra 31-0 Tuesday in both programs' inaugural games, led by a standout multi-sport sophomore.
COS Airport Drills Full Emergency Response Wednesday Morning
Colorado Springs Airport and multiple city agencies will stage a full-scale emergency exercise August 19, with visible smoke, flames, and emergency vehicles from 9 a.m. to noon.
Colorado Springs Opens Fall Therapeutic Recreation Program Registration
The City of Colorado Springs is now accepting registrations for its Therapeutic Recreation Program, offering residents with disabilities a wide range of activities through December.
Krispy Kreme Drops Pokémon Doughnuts for 30th Anniversary
Krispy Kreme launched a six-doughnut Pokémon-themed collection nationwide this week, with a free doughnut offer for costumed fans Saturday.
Fort Carson Artillery Training to Bring Noise, Dust
Residents south of the main post should expect increased noise and dust day and night through Aug. 28 during scheduled field artillery exercises.
Colorado Springs Agent Sold Homes While on Parole
A Colorado Springs real estate agent continued conducting home sales while on parole for prior felony convictions, with state regulators keeping his license active throughout.
Colorado-Based Satellite Firm Aims Sensors at Wildfires
Ororatech, a German space-tech company headquartered in Colorado, is supplying afternoon satellite fire detection to mountain West fire departments to fill a critical monitoring gap.
Strawberry Prices May Rise Amid Trade Investigation
A federal antidumping probe into Mexican strawberry imports could push up grocery costs for Colorado Springs shoppers as soon as this summer.
Rotary Unveils Wings of Change Sculpture Collection August 28
The Rotary Club of Colorado Springs will debut its 2026 Wings of Change sculpture collection at the Pioneers Museum on August 28, marking the fundraiser's 19th year.
E.W. Scripps Cuts 15 Jobs at KKTV, KOAA
A national restructuring at E.W. Scripps Co. eliminated 15 Colorado Springs positions at KKTV and KOAA as the company merges the two newsrooms.
HAZMAT Fire Prompts Pre-Evacuation Warning Near Tenderfoot Hill
The Colorado Springs Fire Department issued a pre-evacuation warning for Tenderfoot Hill Road after a hazardous materials fire broke out in the area.
400 Runners Complete 11th Annual Cheyenne Mountain Race
The Cheyenne Mountain Run drew roughly 400 participants on Aug. 15, raising money for the Friends of Cheyenne Mountain State Park.
Blue Mesa Reservoir Shrinks Below 25% Capacity
Colorado's once-largest reservoir has fallen so low that a submerged historic town and the original Gunnison River bed are now visible, triggering cascading water shortages across the region.
Colorado Springs Couple Builds Backyard Bonsai Business
A northwest Colorado Springs pair operates a licensed nursery from their home, selling and shipping award-winning bonsai trees across the continental United States.
Avalanche 2025-26 Schedule Features Marquee Matchups, Milestones
Colorado's upcoming 84-game NHL season includes back-to-back Dallas showdowns, a New Year's Eve Winter Classic, and a farewell to Calgary's Saddledome.
Rising Costs, Stagnant Wages Squeeze Colorado Springs Residents
New inflation data shows prices climbed 3.4% year-over-year in July while inflation-adjusted wages fell, leaving local workers earning less in real terms.
Rizuto's Opens Second Location in Southeast Springs
The longtime Colorado Springs soft-serve shop has expanded to the Chelton Crossing Community Hub on Jet Wing Drive, offering cones starting at $1.25.
Cripple Creek Veterans Rally Returns for 39th Year
The annual Salute to American Veterans Rally and POW/MIA Recognition Ride will draw an expected 10,000 attendees to Cripple Creek next weekend.