Swire, Coca-Cola announces $475 million manufacturing plant for Colorado Springs
Swire Coca-Cola selects Colorado Springs for new $475M bottling plant, bringing 170 jobs and replacing 90-year-old Denver facility.
Colorado dinosaurs program gives kids a hands-on look at prehistoric history
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) -Families looking for an indoor activity during winter break can explore Colorado’s dinosaur past through a hands-on program at Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center. The “Colorado Dinosaurs” program runs through Jan. 23 and highlights why the state is known for some of...
Two Colorado Springs restaurants fail routine health inspections for dirty kitchens
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) - In this week’s Restaurant Roundup, a donut shop on the north side of town and a Thai restaurant on the east side got quite a few violations on their recent health inspections – ranging from walls covered in dirt and dust to extremely dirty equipment.
Mountain Metro hosts Cocoa and Conversations
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Mountain Metro bus routes got a little warmer on Wednesday, Dec. 10. The Metro Mountain Transit (MMT) served up hot cocoa and answered questions at their “Cocoa and Conversations” event. The event was at the Colorado Springs Downtown Bus Terminal at the intersection of North Nevada Avenue and...
Chill Out & Get Your Tickets, Pine Creek’s Winter Dance Is Coming!
Pine Creek High School is preparing to launch a new tradition this December with its first-ever Winter Dance, an event Student Council members say will bring students together in a festive, memorable way. The dance is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 12, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. and will take place in the cafeteria and gym....
UPDATE: Inside Out Youth Services to reopen Friday after threat
UPDATE: THURSDAY 12/11/2025 7 p.m. Inside Out Youth Services posted an update at around 6:30 p.m. that, after thoughtful consideration and input from young people, the center will reopen on Friday, Dec. 12. “While this situation is troubling, it is becoming clear that we will likely need to respond to similar...
Fun-filled events across Colorado this weekend December 12 – December 14, 2025
Each week, News5 compiles a list of events happening across Colorado. From the Old Colorado City Christkindlmarket to Skate in the Park, there's plenty of festive fun happening this weekend!
Next phase of upgrades near Dublin/Marksheffel intersection in NE Colorado Springs underway
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The two-year, $15 million Dublin Improvements Project continues to move eastward, with the latest phase starting this month. This phase affects Dublin Boulevard several blocks east of Marksheffel Road, including the intersections of Issaquah Drive and Van Winkle Drive. Along the...
Q&A with the Colorado Springs Chamber & Economic Development Corporation | Struggling with workforce...
Editor’s Note: Once among the nation’s fastest-growing economies, Colorado today confronts mounting challenges that threaten its momentum. This series reveals how a state once defined by prosperity is navigating economic cliffs and ridges. We explore the impact that increased regulations, tariffs, shifting tax...
Fountain Community Feels Impact as Officer Julian Becerra’s Killer Sentenced to 132 Years
On February 2, 2023, the Auto Theft Task Force located a stolen Hyundai Tucson in southern El Paso County, Colorado. The vehicle was linked to a felony carjacking involving a handgun. The driver, Devon Bobian, was a wanted felon with a record of violent crime. When Fountain Police tried to arrest Bobian, he fled....
