Woodland Park Gym Opens With Grit-Focused Mission
A new performance center in Woodland Park combines professional strength training with an adjacent physical therapy practice, serving clients across the fitness spectrum.
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Income Gap Divides Youth Sports Access, New Poll Shows
An AP-Ipsos survey finds that while American parents broadly value organized sports for children, participation rates are dramatically higher among wealthier families than lower-income ones.
Crash Blocks Highway 24 On-Ramp to I-25
A traffic accident at the Highway 24 bypass is blocking the southbound on-ramp to I-25, with several lanes closed and delays expected.
Colorado Springs Rodeos Raise Tens of Thousands for Local Nonprofits
Two separate rodeo events at Colorado Springs venues this season channeled combined donations toward community nonprofits, first responders, and military-connected organizations.
Fountain Breaks Electricity Record, Promotes Payment Assistance
The City of Fountain shattered its single-day electricity consumption record in July and is directing struggling residents toward several financial assistance programs before peak-season bills arrive.
Air Force, CU Buffaloes Share Camp Time in Colorado Springs
The University of Colorado held portions of its fall camp at the Air Force Academy, prompting Air Force head coach Troy Calhoun to call on the NCAA to permit formal joint college practices.
Colorado Springs Aquaponics Operations Expand Amid Lettuce Recalls
Two Colorado Springs aquaponics farms are drawing fresh attention as national lettuce recalls push consumers toward locally grown produce and volunteer-supported urban growing operations.
Air Force Safety Jones Earns Jim Thorpe Award Preseason Nod
Air Force junior Roger Jones Jr. landed on the Jim Thorpe Award's preseason watch list, making him the only player from a service academy to receive the distinction.
State Patrol Warns Drivers as School Season Returns
Colorado State Patrol is urging motorists and families statewide to reduce distractions and follow traffic rules as the new school year brings more children onto roads and sidewalks.
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop Set to Reopen in Colorado Springs
The sandwich chain announced plans to bring back two Colorado Springs locations, with one confirmed on East Cheyenne Road.
Rapids Sell Teen Defender Herrington to Hull City for Record Fee
Colorado Rapids announced Wednesday an agreement to move 18-year-old defender Lucas Herrington to English Premier League side Hull City in what the club calls a historically large deal.
Who Pays for Comanche 3's Year-Long Breakdown?
A Colorado consumer watchdog group is urging regulators to block Xcel Energy from shifting Comanche 3 repair and replacement power costs onto ratepayers.
Colorado Springs Asks Neighbors to Shape Old Stratton Park's Future
A draft plan for reopening and upgrading Old Stratton Park is open for public review, with a community meeting scheduled for August 18 and an online survey closing August 23.
City Vendor Fair Aims to Connect Local Contractors
Colorado Springs will hold its 2026 Procurement Vendor Fair on Aug. 14, offering local businesses a no-cost introduction to municipal contracting.
City Council to Decide Project Taurus Fate Sept. 17
Colorado Springs City Council will convene a special September hearing at a downtown performing arts venue to rule on appeals of a controversial AI data center proposal.
Conservancy Acquires 674 Acres Near Woodland Park for Public Recreation
Palmer Land Conservancy purchased Pinestone Ranch, a 674-acre property on Woodland Park's southern edge, marking the organization's largest-ever acquisition aimed at future public outdoor access.
Youth Trail Running Camp Concludes at North Cheyenne Cañon
A Colorado Springs trail running camp for children wrapped up a three-day session at North Cheyenne Cañon Park on July 31, 2024, with 34 participants on the trails.
FDA Moves to Close Food Additive Safety Loophole
Federal regulators proposed a rule Monday that would compel food manufacturers to report ingredients they have self-certified as safe, ending a decades-old voluntary system.
Makar Named NHL's Top Defenseman Fifth Straight Year
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar topped NHL Network's annual best-defenseman ranking for the fifth consecutive year, edging Minnesota's Quinn Hughes.
CSPD Seeks Public Help Finding Missing Northeast Man
Colorado Springs police are asking residents to report any sightings of a 64-year-old man who vanished from a northeast-side street late Sunday night.