Cheyenne Mountain’s Raegan McRae wins 4A girls individual title, Red-Tailed Hawks girls place fifth
As Raegan McRae crossed the finish line Saturday, she fulfilled a former coach’s words. McRae collapsed into a trainer’s arms at Norris Penrose Event Center, placed first in the 4A Colorado State Cross Country Championships with a time of 18 minutes, 5.90 seconds and was escorted, eh, carried to a nearby seat. “My...
Record warmth possible Sunday, dry week ahead with minor temperature swings
SUNDAY: A ridge of high pressure will set up across the southwest US today leading to drying and warming conditions for southern Colorado. Expect temps to jump fast into the upper 70s this afternoon for Colorado Springs. Low to mid 80s possible for Pueblo and the Arkansas River. Record high temperatures are possible!
Banning Lewis Ranch expands with 124 new homes
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Oakwood Homes has announced the expansion of Banning Lewis Ranch in Colorado Springs with the launch of its ‘Arrival Collection,’ featuring 124 new homes. The new duet-style homes will start in the high $200,000s and offer open layouts, two to four bedrooms, garage spaces,...
Colorado Security Guard Discovers A Huge Animal Hiding In Corner Of Hospital Parking Lot
It was a typical morning at St. Francis Hospital in Colorado Springs, that is, until the staff noticed something unusual in the employee parking lot. Among the rows of cars, a few workers spotted movement near the concrete barriers. When they looked closer, they couldn’t believe what they were seeing.
Give your pumpkins a second life at Vogl Homestead Farm
(MONUMENT, Colo.) — Now that Halloween has passed and Jack-o’-lanterns are beginning to look more sad than scary, it’s time to consider the best way to dispose of your leftover pumpkins. Vogl Homestead Farm, a small farm in Black Forest dedicated to regenerative agriculture, is holding its 6th annual “Great Pumpkin...
Hiker rescued after experiencing acute mountain sickness
A hiker was rescued after developing acute mountain sickness on the Devil’s Playground Trail on Saturday night. According to Teller County Search and Rescue, rescue teams responded to the hiker in distress above tree line on the Devil’s Playground Trail. The hiker was showing signs of acute mountain sickness. Rescues...
Poor Richard’s Books has great reads from the natural to whimsical
Each week as part of SunLit — The Sun’s literature section — we feature staff recommendations from book stores across Colorado. This week, the staff from Poor Richard’s Books in Colorado Springs recommends books about woodworking, therapeutic cats and subtle seasonal changes. From the publisher: The...
CSPD investigates second shooting at same shopping center in a week
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) responded to a call about multiple businesses in a shopping center that had been damaged by gunfire on Sunday, Nov. 2. This was the second time in a week this situation had occurred in the same area, according to police. CSPD reported that around 7:30...
El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Suspicious Death in Stratmoor Hills
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office is currently conducting a suspicious death investigation following an incident in the Stratmoor Hills area. On late Tuesday afternoon, after a call requesting medical assistance was placed to the regional communications center, emergency responders from the Stratmoor Hills Fire...
Man arrested after reported paramedic assault, suicide attempt shuts down busy Colorado Springs intersection
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Colorado Springs police shut down a busy intersection and arrested a man Sunday afternoon. They said a patient had attacked a paramedic and tried to jump off a bridge. 11 News viewers reached out, saying they noticed the first responder presence in the area. Police...
