Cost of Acacia Park band shell renovation much higher than expected
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The push to give Acacia Park’s historic band shell in Downtown Colorado Springs a facelift may cost more than originally thought. FOX21 previously reported in December that the Colorado Springs Rotary Club was raising money to fix up the band shell after the city said it could not help fund a...
El Paso County Veterans Services Bringing Claims Assistance to Calhan on March 28
March 12, 2026 – The El Paso County Division of Veterans Services will host a Veterans Claims Clinic in Calhan on Friday, March 28, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at VFW Post 5221, 568 Colorado Avenue, Calhan, CO 80808. The clinic is part of the Division’s continued effort...
City of Colorado Springs seeks public input on plan to reduce serious crashes by...
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The City of Colorado Springs has established a goal to reduce serious and fatal crashes by 35% by the year 2035. Officials are currently finalizing a proposal for safety projects and are seeking public input on the plan through April 2. The plan includes a mix...
Colorado Weather Alert: 60+ MPH Winds and 45° Temperature Drop Hit Colorado Springs by...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Colorado Springs, Colorado – Residents across eastern Colorado could feel a dramatic temperature drop within hours Sunday as a powerful cold front sweeps across the Plains, bringing strong winds and a rapid...
City of Colorado Springs opens District 2 applications following Tom Bailey’s resignation
The City of Colorado Springs has opened the District 2 applications following City Councilmember Tom Bailey's resignation.
Celebrate Pi Day with $3.14 pie slices at Village Inn in Colorado Springs
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — March 14 is Pi Day, celebrating the mathematical constant 3.14159 (the number goes on forever). To mark the occasion, both Village Inn locations in Colorado Springs are serving up slices of pie for just $3.14 all day on March 14. Store representatives Jeremiah Clute and Michael Crowe joined...
Colorado Springs veteran gets new roof
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — On Thursday, March 12, a U.S. Army veteran got a new roof thanks to a roofing company’s nationwide effort to show gratitude and honor the veterans who served our country. Through a partnership with Habitat for Humanity and Priority Roofing, an Owens Corning Platinum Roofing...
Second giraffe in five days dies at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The oldest giraffe at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (CMZoo) has died just five days after the passing of another giraffe at the zoo. On Sunday, March 8, male giraffe Mashama passed away at 16 years old, the median life expectancy for a male giraffe in human care. CMZoo stated that Mashama had […]
FOUND: Colorado Springs police looking for missing ‘at-risk’ teen
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - UPDATE: Colorado Springs police said he has been found. ORIGINAL COVERAGE: Colorado Springs police are asking for the community’s help to find a missing, at-risk juvenile. Police posted on social media that 13-year-old Hunter Bowyer was last seen around 9 p.m. Thursday in the...
Wendy’s closes three Colorado Springs locations as part of turnaround plan
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Wendy's closes three locations in Colorado Springs, telling KRDO13 it's part of their turnaround plan, Project Fresh, which ensures the company has the right "restaurant footprint in each market." Wendy's confirmed the following locations have been closed:. 3036 W Colorado Ave,...
