Stretch of Marksheffel closes overnight for drainage work
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - A stretch of Marksheffel Road will be closed for drainage work Monday night. The City of Colorado Springs said Marksheffel Road will be closed from south of Tarren Heights to north of Stetson Hills Boulevard. The closure begins at 7 p.m. A map of the...
The Shepherd’s Pie At This Colorado Restaurant Is So Good, You’ll Drive Miles Just...
There’s a magical little corner of Colorado Springs where sticky bees land on your shoulders, piano music fills the air, and a shepherd’s pie exists that might just be worth planning your entire weekend around. The Golden Bee at The Broadmoor isn’t just another restaurant – it’s a...
Colorado Weather Alert Today: Red Flag Warning and 50 mph Winds in Colorado Springs...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Colorado – Strong southwest winds are already sweeping across El Paso County this morning, pushing dry air over parched grasslands and raising fire danger across Colorado Springs. Gusts will strengthen...
Motorcyclist hospitalized following an overnight crash on Sunday
The Colorado Springs Police Department says that a motorcyclist was hospitalized following a crash early Sunday morning at the South Tejon Street roundabout.
Burn restrictions ordered for City of Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Burn restrictions have been ordered for the City of Colorado Springs starting on Tuesday morning at 8 a.m. According to the Colorado Springs Fire Department, the restrictions are being issued due to “increased dry fuels and unfavorable weather conditions.”. Some of the activities...
Unincorporated El Paso County, Fountain now under stage two fire restrictions
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KKTV) - It’s no secret it’s been a mild and dry winter -- and as anyone who’s lived in Colorado knows all too well, that combination leads to increased fire danger. In response to that continuing risk, Unincorporated El Paso County and the...
Vegan sweet treats sold at Runaway Bakeshop
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — ‘Do-nut’ judge a donut until the donuts have appeared on Loving Living Local. The Runaway Bakeshop sells vegan donuts, cupcakes, and cakes. Owner and baker Sabrina Bockstanz has had a passion for baking since she was an adolescent and has now turned it into a profitable business where her...
Fire crews work grass fire call amid high fire danger conditions
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Cimarron Hills Fire Department (CHFD) confirmed it worked a grass fire call with multiple agencies late Monday morning. According to the fire chief, the fire was small in size, but many resources were sent to the location in Falcon. The fire is in the 16000 block of Falcon Highway.
Multiple agencies respond to a grass fire near Falcon on Monday
The Cimarron Hills Fire Department said it was responding as mutual aid to assist the Falcon Fire Department in getting control of a grass fire burning along Falcon Highway.
Hail risk biggest driver for homeowner insurance costs in Colorado, new data shows
Colorado is no stranger to hailstorms, and new data just released shows that hail risk is the biggest contributing factor to the state’s steep insurance premiums.
