Pumpkin Spice Season Arrives at Colorado Springs Coffee Chains
Starbucks and Dunkin' are both rolling out fall menus in August, with Starbucks adding several new drinks alongside the returning Pumpkin Spice Latte.
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Regional Wildfire Smoke Blankets Southern Colorado Skies
Smoke drifting from major wildfires in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Utah became visible across southern Colorado on Monday, with thicker conditions expected Tuesday.
Las Vegas Street Hit by Third Construction Project in 2025
A Colorado Springs Utilities upgrade at its south-side wastewater treatment facility is the latest in a series of construction projects disrupting traffic on Las Vegas Street this year.
Air Force's Jordan Jackson Eyes Bigger Broncos Role
The Colorado Springs-trained defensive lineman enters his fifth NFL season with Denver, motivated by a playoff revelation and a rigorous offseason.
Bo Nix Faces Contract Year With Broncos' Future at Stake
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix is entering a pivotal 2026 season on his rookie deal, eligible to renegotiate after the year concludes.
Hikers Summit Colorado 14ers in Statewide Celebration
A coordinated effort placed climbing groups on every Colorado 14,000-foot peak simultaneously on Aug. 1, 2026, marking the state's 150th anniversary.
CSAHA Tigers Mark 50 Years of Youth Hockey
The Colorado Springs Amateur Hockey Association celebrated its 50th anniversary and preseason kickoff on August 1 at Memorial Park.
Woodland Park Festival Celebrates 41 Years of Mountain Art
The Mountain Artists nonprofit brings 75 regional artists to Woodland Park's Memorial Park this weekend for its 41st annual free outdoor festival.
United Airlines Brings Denver Chef to International Flights
United Airlines partnered with Netflix's Chef's Table to serve meals from 11 renowned chefs, including a Denver restaurateur, on international business-class flights starting this month.
Pikes Peak Inspires Summit Performance of 'America the Beautiful'
A Colorado Springs musician performed 'America the Beautiful' atop Pikes Peak for Colorado's 150th birthday, honoring the song's origins at the very spot that inspired it.
Mt. Carmel Expands Veteran Services Into Custer County
The Colorado Springs-based Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center is reestablishing a regular presence in Westcliffe to connect rural veterans with benefits and support.
Local Koi Society Opens Member Ponds to Public
The Pikes Peak Koi and Water Garden Society will hold its 37th annual free, self-guided pond tour across Colorado Springs the first weekend of August.
Drought Forces Emergency Fish Salvage at Huerfano Reservoir
Colorado Parks and Wildlife ordered an emergency public fish salvage at Daigre Reservoir after extreme drought and municipal water demands threatened to wipe out the entire fishery.
Teachers Spend Hundreds of Their Own Dollars on Classrooms
A Colorado Springs-area family is spotlighting the growing financial burden educators face as out-of-pocket classroom spending regularly reaches hundreds or even thousands of dollars.
Aspen Acres Fire Tops 100,000 Acres in Southern Colorado
The Aspen Acres Fire has burned more than 101,000 acres in Southern Colorado and reached 66% containment as of Thursday, July 30.
Cripple Creek Ride to Draw 1,500 Motorcyclists Honoring POW/MIA Veterans
The 39th annual POW/MIA Recognition Ride, part of a two-day veterans rally in Cripple Creek, is expected to bring more than 1,500 motorcycle riders through Teller County on Aug. 21.
Tri-Lakes Softball Exits Regional With 1-2 Record
The Tri-Lakes Little League softball team returned from the Northwest Regional Tournament in California without a World Series bid, finishing 1-2 in San Bernardino.
Ford Amphitheater Packs Late Summer With Major Acts
Colorado Springs' Ford Amphitheater has announced a full concert lineup running through August and September, featuring national headliners across multiple genres.
7 Brew Opens Second Colorado Springs Drive-Thru Location
A new 7 Brew Drive Thru Coffee stand at 26th Street and U.S. 24 debuted in mid-July, four years after the site's development was first approved by the city.
CSU Researchers Replant Colorado Forests After Historic Fire
Colorado State University scientists are testing seedling treatments and species selection to guide recovery of the Cameron Peak Fire's 200,000-acre burn scar.