First-of-its-kind overpass aims to stop animal-vehicle crashes in Colorado
The construction of a massive wildlife overpass was recently completed in Colorado, providing a safe crossing path for a variety of wildlife. The structure, which is 200-foot-wide and 209-feet-long, connects thousands of acres of habitat on both sides of Interstate 25 in Douglas County near the Greenland Interchange.
Colorado Springs D11 proposes $1M investment to support struggling schools
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — State accountability data show that several schools in Colorado Springs School District 11 are facing academic challenges, prompting district leaders to request a $1 million budget transfer to expand tutoring and academic supports. Two schools, Adams and Carver Elementary, are...
Colorado Springs Utilities begins energy-wise rates for longtime customers
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Colorado Springs Utilities is changing how it charges for electricity in the new year. Those in the Springs have already received a notice about the energy-wise rates. Utilities said customers are starting to get 30-day notices, alerting them that soon they’ll be subject to ‘peak...
Commercial and apartment construction up in Pikes Peak region
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- Both commercial construction and apartment construction increased significantly in 2025, according to the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD). PPRBD says that commercial construction increased 31 percent compared to 2024. Most of the commercial construction was comprised of...
CHFD hosts precancer screening for at-risk firefighters
(EL PASO COUNTY, Colo.) — The Cimarron Hills Fire Department (CHFD) is hosting an esophageal precancer screening event for firefighters who face an elevated risk due to heightened exposure to carcinogenic materials. The screenings are taking place on Tuesday, Jan. 6, Wednesday, Jan. 7, and Friday, Jan. 9, at the...
5 Best Tex-Mex Restaurants in Colorado Springs to Try
Colorado Springs’ Tex-Mex restaurants offer everything from lively cantinas to cozy grills, each with its own unique twist on classic flavors. A downtown staple since 1974, Jose Muldoon’s offers a lively cantina atmosphere with colorful murals, string lights, and a bustling bar. The extensive menu features sizzling...
Red Flag Warning for Southern Colorado on Tuesday
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Red Flag Warning for Tuesday, Jan. 6, in Southern Colorado due to gusty winds and low humidity. The warning has been issued for El Paso, Teller, Fremont, Pueblo, and Huerfano Counties and is in effect until 5 p.m. According to NWS, weather...
When will CDOT’s major road construction projects in Southern Colorado be completed this year?
When will CDOT's major road construction projects in Colorado Springs and across Southern Colorado be completed this year?
I-25 Corridor Weather Alert Now: Colorado Springs to Pueblo Fire Risk Today, Snow Late...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Colorado – Dry grass rustles under gusty winds along the Front Range this morning. The air feels mild for January, but danger hides in the dryness. Fire weather concerns rise first today before Winter...
U.S. Marshal’s Service arrests woman and finds two missing kids from Connecticut in Colorado
The United States Marshal's Service says they have arrested a "fugitive mother," who was traveling with two missing children from Connecticut at the time of her arrest in Colorado.
