San Luis Valley's Unprotected Wild Horses Face Uncertain Future
Hundreds of wild horses roaming southern Colorado's San Luis Valley exist in a legal gray area, unprotected by federal law and increasingly threatened by drought and human conflict.
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Venetian Village Yard Sale Returns After Six-Year Hiatus
The long-dormant neighborhood sale in Colorado Springs' Papeton community came back this year with 13 homes participating, as organizers aim to rebuild local connections.
Green Mountain Falls Arts Group Lands Guggenheim Ballet Residency
Green Box Arts is hosting the dancers of 'Brokeback Mountain, the Ballet' for three weeks ahead of a world premiere at New York's Guggenheim Museum.
Colorado Springs-Tied Marine Detained in Russia Near Death
Robert Gilman, a 32-year-old former Marine held in Russia since 2022, is reported to be in a dissociative stupor and may be near death, his family and advocates say.
Federal Files Detail Two Colorado Springs UAP Sightings
The U.S. Department of War's fifth release of declassified UAP records includes two unresolved 2023 sightings reported in Colorado Springs.
Invasive Beetle Now Threatens Fifth of Springs Trees
City foresters confirmed the emerald ash borer's presence in Colorado Springs, putting every ash tree at risk and triggering a multi-year management and replacement plan.
Monument Pushes Back on Buc-ee's Zoning Bid
The Monument Town Council has formally asked El Paso County commissioners to uphold a ruling that left the proposed travel retailer's land-use classification unresolved.
UCHealth Memorial Tops Southern Colorado Hospital Rankings Again
U.S. News & World Report named UCHealth Memorial Hospital the No. 1 hospital in southern Colorado for the fifth consecutive year, recognizing it as high performing in ten procedures and conditions.
Sheriff's Office Seeks Missing Boy From Security-Widefield
El Paso County deputies are asking the public to help locate an 11-year-old boy who left his home on foot Tuesday afternoon and has not been found.
Oddball Store Marks Three Years in Old Colorado City
The specialty shop at 2413 W. Colorado Ave. is celebrating its third anniversary this summer with free gifts for visitors and a newly opened German retail section.
Experts Warn Colorado Springs Runners: Summer Heat Demands Extra Precautions
An exceptionally hot summer in Colorado Springs has prompted local experts to issue detailed guidance for runners navigating the city's trails and roads safely.
El Paso County Ranks Among State's Worst for School Bus Crashes
Colorado State Patrol data show distracted driving is a leading cause of school bus crashes statewide, with El Paso County placing third among all counties.
Colorado Springs Permanently Protects 1,000-Acre East Side Ranch
The city has placed Wild Horse Ranch under a conservation easement, shielding more than 1,000 acres of east-side land from development in perpetuity.
300 Cyclists to Tour South-Central Colorado Highways Next Week
The Colorado Department of Transportation issued a travel advisory urging motorists to share south-central Colorado roads during a five-day cycling tour running August 10–14.
RV Fire on I-25 Briefly Disrupts Northbound Traffic
The Colorado Springs Fire Department responded to and contained an RV home fire on northbound I-25 Tuesday afternoon, asking motorists to slow down near the scene.
Birdcall Rolls Out Back-to-School Deals for Families
The Colorado Front Range chicken chain is offering rotating discounts through Aug. 14 at its Colorado Springs location and eight other outlets.
29 Flights Diverted to COS After Denver Storm
Severe weather over Denver sent nearly 30 aircraft to Colorado Springs Airport on Monday, triggering medical responses for multiple passengers aboard turbulence-rattled flights.
Manitou Springs Asks Residents to Conserve Water During Tank Refill
The city launched a short-term conservation request Monday as crews began refilling the restored 2-million-gallon Mesa water storage tank.
New PK-8 School Breaks Ground at Air Force Academy
Academy School District 20 broke ground Monday on a $42.7 million federally funded school on the U.S. Air Force Academy campus that will serve students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.
Palmer Lake Library Launches District's First Hybrid-Access Program
The Pikes Peak Library District will pilot extended unstaffed library hours at Palmer Lake starting Aug. 31, with two more branches to follow later this year.