Stray Cats Bringing Rockabilly Revival to Pikes Peak Center
The legendary trio, together more than four decades, will perform at the Pikes Peak Center on August 5 with tickets starting at $74.
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Beulah Challenge Race Returns, Supporting Fire Recovery
The annual Beulah Challenge 5K and 10K will proceed in September, with a portion of proceeds directed toward Aspen Acres fire recovery efforts.
Old Colorado City Barcade Converts to Pool Hall
Nova West at 1124 W. Colorado Ave. is being remodeled into Mr. Billiards, a pool hall and bar expected to open in August.
Manitou Springs Opens Refurbished Hiawatha Parking Hub
A decade of planning and a roughly $3 million investment transformed a crumbling overflow lot into a multimodal transportation hub near downtown Manitou Springs.
Air Force Grad Tanner Claims First National Discus Title
Colorado Springs-connected thrower Texas Tanner won the discus at the Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships in New York, beating the defending national champion and American record holder in the field.
National Poll: School Cellphone Ban Support Hits Record High
A new Pew Research Center survey finds 77% of U.S. adults back in-class cellphone bans for middle and high school students, with all-day ban support surging.
Clínica Hispana Serves Colorado Springs Latino Community
A Colorado Springs clinic is providing Spanish-language primary medical and financial services to Hispanic residents regardless of immigration documentation status.
Colorado Golfers Forge Pro Careers Through European Tour
Three Colorado-raised golfers are pursuing DP World Tour qualifying school as an alternative path to professional golf, with one already finding success on the circuit.
Bear Trapped in Manitou Springs Vehicle, Causes Damage
Manitou Springs Police responded after a bear became trapped inside a parked vehicle, causing significant damage before escaping, though no injuries were reported.
Bears Spotted High on Pikes Peak This Summer
Colorado Parks and Wildlife says bear sightings above treeline on Pikes Peak are not uncommon, with this summer on track to set statewide report records amid drought-driven food shortages.
Indoor Surf Venue Opens on Colorado Springs' North Side
Surf Shack, a $10 million indoor wave-riding facility, opened Saturday at the Polaris Point development after nearly three years of planning and repeated delays.
American Airlines Ground Stop Disrupts Colorado Flights Tuesday
A nationwide IT outage forced American Airlines to halt all U.S. departures for less than an hour Tuesday evening, affecting airports including those in Colorado.
Colorado DMV Warns of Surging Vehicle Document Fraud
State motor vehicle investigators are alerting Colorado residents to a rise in counterfeit IDs and "gray market" papers used to title or register vehicles.
Heavy Rain Forces Closure of Popes Valley Drive
Colorado Springs police shut down a stretch of Popes Valley Drive on the city's northwest side after rainfall washed chunks of asphalt into a nearby creek bed.
Australian Ultra Runner Traces Colorado River for Water Awareness
Water advocate Mina Guli is running the full 2,000-mile length of the Colorado River in 100 days, beginning at its Rocky Mountain headwaters, to spotlight a deepening drought crisis.
Substation Failure Knocks Out Power Across El Paso County
An electrical failure at a local substation left nearly 4,000 customers without power Saturday afternoon and sparked a small grass fire near Highway 24.
Ute Pass Summer Economy Runs on Invisible Labor
From Mueller State Park's 100-plus volunteers to Woodland Park's chamber office, a small workforce of behind-the-scenes professionals keeps the Ute Pass region's peak tourist season moving.
Colorado Springs Nonprofit Offers Refuge for Surrendered Exotic Birds
Fins & Feathers, a storefront sanctuary on North Academy Boulevard, takes in surrendered exotic birds and fish and works to find them new homes.
PA Student Loan Fight Heads to Congress After Court Win
A federal judge temporarily blocked new loan caps on physician assistant programs, but advocacy groups say only congressional action can secure long-term funding access.
Colorado Springs Rental Housing Demand Outpaces Supply, Advocates Warn
A local housing nonprofit is calling on city leaders to prioritize rental and starter-home construction as vacancy rates fall and rents climb across El Paso County.