TLC Documentary to Revisit Colorado Springs' Mad Pooper
A new TLC documentary special is bringing renewed national attention to the Colorado Springs jogger known as the "Mad Pooper," originally reported in 2017.
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Federal Grant Targets Wildfire Mitigation for El Paso County Electric Co-op
Mountain View Electric Association received a grant from federal and state energy agencies to fund wildfire mitigation work and upgrades at a substation serving roughly 11,000 people.
Colorado Springs Disability Employer Shuts Down After DVR Struggles
Mountain Employment Training, a local provider that helped people with disabilities find work, has closed after state authorization bottlenecks slashed its client intake to almost nothing.
Woodland Park Completes Three Summer Road Improvement Projects
State and local transportation crews wrapped up a highway widening and two neighborhood repaving efforts in Woodland Park, improving drainage, capacity, and surface conditions.
Colorado Springs Joins National Rallies Demanding Sexual Assault Accountability
More than a hundred survivors and supporters gathered at Colorado Springs City Hall on Saturday, calling for systemic change in how sexual violence cases are handled nationwide and locally.
CSS Students to Drop Pumpkins From 75 Feet
Colorado Springs School's XSCREAM Day will challenge students of all grades to engineer a safe landing for a pumpkin dropped from 75 feet.
TCA Suffers First Regular Season Loss in Three Years
Colorado Springs' Classical Academy fell 27-17 at undefeated Elizabeth on Friday, snapping a 26-game regular season winning streak despite a spirited second-half comeback.
Firefighters Ask Public to Guard Fallen Memorial
International Association of Firefighters Local 5 is urging Colorado Springs residents to help shield the Fallen Firefighter Memorial at Memorial Park from graffiti, camping, and debris.
Cimarron Hills Fire District Expands With Second Station, HQ
The Cimarron Hills Fire Protection District opened a new combined fire station and administrative headquarters to address rapid development in the district's southern areas.
Colorado Golf Star Earns Korn Ferry Tour Card for 2027
Former CU Buffalo Justin Biwer locked up a spot on professional golf's top developmental tour after finishing seventh on the PGA Tour Americas points list.
Denver Exorcist's Media Hiatus Draws Colorado Springs Connection
A Catholic priest in the Denver Archdiocese whose online interviews attracted millions of viewers will pause all public speaking for a year after his archbishop intervened.
Manitou Springs Shop Repurposes Old Skis Into Furniture
Colorado Ski Furniture has spent nearly two decades crafting functional home pieces from discarded skis and ski lift benches in the Pikes Peak region.
Pikes Peak Library District Expands Makerspace Access Hours
The Pikes Peak Library District is extending makerspace and studio hours at three branches, allowing certified patrons to use equipment without staff on site.
New Road Race Will Climb Pikes Peak Highway to Summit
Three Colorado Springs organizations announced the Pikes Peak Skybound Marathon, a mountain road race set to debut in August 2027 with both full and half marathon distances.
Palmer High Renovation Nears First Major Milestone
A new academic wing at Colorado Springs' oldest high school is on track to open early next year as part of a sweeping $100 million campus overhaul.
Camper Shell Blocks Eastbound Platte Avenue Lane Tuesday
A truck bed camper shed onto eastbound East Platte Avenue near Academy Boulevard early Tuesday, prompting Colorado Springs police to call a tow truck.
Halloween Candy Prices Squeeze Colorado Springs Families Hard
A new economic study finds candy costs have climbed roughly four times faster than general inflation, leaving many families weighing debt to fund Halloween celebrations.
City Crews Use Ziplines to Clear Hard-to-Reach Trash
Colorado Springs Public Works has deployed ziplines to pull debris from steep, inaccessible areas, aiming to protect waterways and reduce worker injuries.
CSFD Warns Drivers After Hoses Run Over Twice
The Colorado Springs Fire Department is calling on motorists to reroute around deployed fire hoses after two drivers crossed active lines on the same day.
KOAA News5 News Director Ryan Hazelwood Dies
Ryan Hazelwood, who led KOAA News5's newsroom from 2017 to 2024 and built a decades-long broadcast journalism career, has died.