Comanche 3 Outage Bill Could Fall on Customers
Xcel Energy's Comanche 3 coal plant near Pueblo has been offline for a full year, and a Colorado consumer group is fighting to keep repair costs off customer bills.
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City Seeks Public Input on Old Stratton Park Revival
Colorado Springs is soliciting resident feedback on a draft plan to reopen and improve Old Stratton Park while protecting its natural character.
City Offers Free Vendor Fair for Local Businesses
The City of Colorado Springs will host its 2026 Procurement Vendor Fair on Aug. 14, giving businesses a chance to learn about city contracting opportunities.
Air Force Academy Names New Baseball Head Coach
The Academy promoted offensive coordinator and hitting coach Drew LaComb to lead the Falcons program after a national search, filling a vacancy created in July.
City Council Sets Sept. 17 Vote on Project Taurus
Colorado Springs City Council will hold a special standalone hearing at the Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts to decide the fate of a proposed AI data center.
Palmer Land Conservancy Acquires 674-Acre Pinestone Ranch Near Woodland Park
The Colorado Springs-based organization purchased the property to create what it calls the Woodland Park area's largest public outdoor recreation destination.
Trail Running Camp Returns to North Cheyenne Cañon Park
The COS-TRCK Trail Running Camp for Kids drew 34 young runners to North Cheyenne Cañon Park in late July, aiming to make trail running accessible to all.
Back-to-School Anxiety Surging Among Colorado Kids
National data and mental health experts warn that back-to-school stress is widespread among students, urging parents to open conversations and build community support.
Teller County Rescuers Pull Two Hikers From Devils Playground Trail
Teller County Search and Rescue responded to two separate calls on Sunday, Aug. 9, successfully bringing both hikers safely off the Devils Playground Trail.
FDA Moves to Close Food Additive Safety Loophole
Federal regulators proposed a rule Monday requiring food manufacturers to notify the FDA before introducing new ingredients deemed generally recognized as safe.
Makar Named NHL's Top Defenseman Fifth Straight Year
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar topped NHL Network's annual best-defenseman ranking for the fifth consecutive year, edging Minnesota's Quinn Hughes.
Police Seek Missing 64-Year-Old Last Seen Sunday Night
Colorado Springs police are asking the public to help locate a man who was last seen near Research Parkway and Rangewood Drive late Sunday.
RTA Architects Merges With Connecticut-Based SLAM Collaborative
Colorado Springs' RTA Architects, a 51-year fixture behind local landmarks, has joined national firm SLAM Collaborative in a merger that adds staff rather than cutting it.
Colorado Springs Native Rivera Claims Second Straight National Gymnastics Title
Hezly Rivera, an 18-year-old Olympic gold medalist, rallied from fourth place on the final day to win her second consecutive U.S. women's gymnastics national championship in Phoenix.
Cripple Creek Gold Mine Anchors Teller County Economy
The Cripple Creek and Victor Gold Mine generates more than $600 million annually for Teller County and supports roughly 650 direct and indirect jobs across the region.
Paralympic Champion to Headline Peak Vista Fundraiser Breakfast
Oksana Masters, the most decorated U.S. Paralympian ever, will headline Peak Vista Community Health Centers' Oct. 15 Breakfast of Champions fundraiser in Colorado Springs.
Front-Porch Bakeries Sprout Across Colorado Springs Neighborhoods
A growing number of Colorado Springs residents have transformed their front yards into self-serve honor-system bakery stands, drawing crowds and viral attention on social media.
Young Life Revenue Surges as Global Reach Expands
The Colorado Springs-based Christian youth ministry posted $584 million in revenue in 2025 and now operates across 114 countries, while preparing to release new youth research.
Constitution Avenue Extension Resurfaces in Creek Watershed Plan
A draft regional watershed plan prepared by Pikes Peak Waterways and the city includes maps showing a four-lane Constitution Avenue extension through Monument Valley Park, reviving a proposal City Council has repeatedly rejected.
Lift-Assist Calls Rise as Fire Departments Stress Prevention
Colorado Springs Fire Department fielded 3,176 lift-assist calls in 2025, a steady climb from 2,673 in 2022, with prevention outreach intensifying to ease crew strain.