Body Recovered From I-25 Tunnel After Burn Report
Officials responding to an illegal burn call Saturday morning near 70th Avenue and I-25 found and removed a body from beneath the bridge.
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Heat Dome Threatens Colorado Springs With Record Temperatures
A sprawling heat dome is set to push temperatures 10 to 15 degrees above normal across the central U.S., with Denver-area records potentially in jeopardy.
Federal Energy Grants Cut on Political Grounds, Filing Reveals
New court documents show the Trump administration terminated nearly 300 renewable energy grants based solely on recipients' states voting Democratic in 2024.
Flooding Strands Driver, CSFD Warns Against Standing Water
Colorado Springs firefighters responded Friday to a vehicle stranded in a flooded intersection, as heavy rain left multiple streets impassable across the city.
City Auditorium Sells Historic Seats to Fund Renovations
The 1923 venue's original chairs are now available to the public, with proceeds supporting a modernization project aimed at preserving the landmark.
Academy Cadet Training Behind Monument Area Booms
Residents near Monument reported hearing dozens of loud explosions and gunfire sounds this week, traced to U.S. Air Force Academy cadet training at Jacks Valley.
Fountain Teen Honored for Calm 911 Response
A 17-year-old Fountain Dairy Queen employee received the El Paso-Teller County 911 Hero Award after calling emergency services when a coworker suffered a medical emergency.
CU Buffs Bringing Preseason Camp to Colorado Springs
The University of Colorado football program will open its 2025 preseason training camp in Colorado Springs on Aug. 2, spending the first week at UCCS and Fountain-Fort Carson High School.
Funky Little Theater Brings Comedy to Palmer Lake
The Funky Little Theater Company opens its 2026 season with a limited-run comedy at Palmer Lake Town Hall starting July 31.
Rising Mortgage Rates Squeeze Colorado Springs Homebuyers
The benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbed to 6.58% this week, its highest point in nearly a year, compounding financial pressure on prospective buyers nationwide.
El Paso County Jail Launches Construction Flagging Certification Program
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office has created a new pathway for incarcerated individuals to earn an industry-recognized construction flagging credential before release.
Crunch Fitness Relocates North Springs Club Into Larger Space
Franchisee Fit Fusion is moving the longtime North Academy Boulevard gym into a former Big Lots, backed by a $5 million investment in expanded amenities.
Salsa Brava to Close After 24 Years
The Colorado Springs Mexican restaurant, a Rocky Mountain Restaurant Group original, will serve its last meal on August 29.
Woodland Park Western Art Show Crowns First Winners
The inaugural one-day Western Art Show held at Tava House drew regional artists and multiple award recipients, signaling a growing arts scene in the Pikes Peak area.
Colorado Springs Stages Packed With Live Music This Week
From jazz and bluegrass to country and metal, Colorado Springs venues are hosting a full slate of live performances across multiple genres this weekend.
Rockies Reliever Romano Finds Revival in Colorado
Former Blue Jays All-Star closer Jordan Romano has rejoined his onetime pitching coach with the Rockies, posting a 1.59 ERA in his first appearances after two difficult seasons.
Blow-Up Race Returns to Benefit Alzheimer's Association
Three Colorado Springs senior caregiving organizations are co-hosting a second annual costumed fun run at Betty Krouse Park, with all registration fees going to the Alzheimer's Association.
Manitou Springs Moves Closer to Speed Camera Rollout
Nearly two years after city council authorized speeding cameras, Manitou Springs is now considering updated penalties and corridor locations under new state law.
Jenkins Middle School Reopens After $30 Million Rebuild
About 650 Colorado Springs students will return to a fully rebuilt Jenkins Middle School campus in mid-August after more than a year of disrupted learning.
WTA Mandates Gene Testing Ahead of 2028 Olympics
The Women's Tennis Association introduced mandatory one-off genetic screening for all players this week, aligning with International Olympic Committee eligibility rules ahead of the Los Angeles Games.