Manitou Springs Cuts Parking Costs for Holiday Shoppers
The city is waiving parking fees on select November and December dates to draw visitors to local businesses during the holiday season.
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Weiser Moves Quickly to Build Incoming Administration's Team
Colorado Governor-elect Phil Weiser unveiled a transition team Wednesday, naming working group leaders across seven areas of state government after his decisive election win.
Colorado Ski Resorts Ring In 80th Anniversaries With Major Upgrades
Two Colorado ski destinations are marking eight decades of operation this winter while resorts statewide debut new lifts, dining overhauls, and steeply discounted tickets.
Colorado to Shorten Student State Testing Starting 2027
The Colorado Department of Education will cut CMAS testing time by roughly 23 percent beginning in spring 2027, reducing the number of sessions across grades three through eight.
Springs Utilities Touts Round-the-Clock Security Amid Infrastructure Fears
Colorado Springs Utilities says it relies on federal partnerships and continuous monitoring to defend local power and water systems against physical and cyber threats.
CommonSpirit Maps $125 Million Colorado Springs Hospital Expansion
The health system unveiled a decade-long regional blueprint that redirects advanced medical services away from Penrose Hospital while building capacity at two other campuses.
Colorado Sugar Beet Acres Drop Sharply Amid Farm Bill Stalemate
Colorado sugar beet planting fell nearly 29 percent this season, compounding concerns about farmland loss and economic strain on a crop central to the state's agricultural identity.
Denver Summit FC Needs Win, Outside Help Sunday
Denver Summit FC must defeat North Carolina Courage on Decision Day while Orlando Pride beats Seattle Reign for the club to claim the NWSL's final playoff berth.
Keystone's New Luxury Hotel Opens for Winter Season
The $300 million Kindred Resort debuted at Keystone's River Run Village in May, adding 107 hotel rooms and aiming to draw international visitors beyond the usual Front Range crowd.
CASA Breakfast Raises $42,000 for Pikes Peak Advocates
Woodland Park's eighth Light of Hope fundraising breakfast drew donors who together directed $42,000 toward Court Appointed Special Advocates programs for abused and neglected children.
Palmer Lake Yule Log Hunt Marks 93rd Year This December
The Palmer Lake Historical Society will host its 93rd annual potluck and Yule Log Hunt across two December dates, expecting hundreds of cape-clad participants in the mountain community.
Colorado Springs Dental Office Pays Kids for Halloween Candy
Blue Springs Family Dental is offering children up to five dollars in exchange for their Halloween haul through a candy buyback program.
Avalanche Beat Calgary 5-2, Makar Dominates With Four Assists
Colorado defeated the Flames on Saturday night as Cale Makar recorded four helpers and Artturi Lehkonen scored twice in a wire-to-wire victory.
Peterson Base Shop Gives Junior Troops Free Goods
A donation-stocked shop on Peterson Space Force Base provides junior military families with up to five free household and uniform items every week.
Regional Arts Agency Marks Two Decades Serving Colorado Springs
The Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region is celebrating its 20th anniversary as the only professionally staffed regional arts agency in Colorado, overseeing El Paso and Teller counties.
Surf Shack Hosts Halloween Night Surfing Event
Colorado Springs' only autumn surfing venue held a Halloween celebration featuring night surfing, a costume competition, and a scavenger hunt.
High Fuel Costs Squeeze Colorado Springs Families as Oil Giants Profit
ExxonMobil and Chevron together cleared more than $25 billion in third-quarter earnings, fueled by refining gains while American drivers pay near $4.20 a gallon.
Slice420 Opens Express Location in Downtown Colorado Springs
The popular local pizza chain launched a new express outpost in the city's downtown corridor, beginning with a limited menu of its signature offerings.
Colorado Springs Airport Cuts Holiday Parking to $6
Colorado Springs Airport will discount long-term and overflow parking by two dollars per day during the Thanksgiving and Christmas travel windows this year.
DoorDash to Absorb Instacart in $17 Billion Merger
The acquisition would end Instacart's life as an independent company and hand the combined entity a dominant share of the national grocery delivery market.