No NYE fireworks allowed under South Metro Fire restrictions
The new year is days away, and many people are prepping their midnight plans. However, in the South Metro Fire District (SMFR), those plans cannot include fireworks.
2026 marks 100 years of the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (CMZoo) is celebrating 100 years of conservation in 2026. The Zoo announced on Friday, Dec. 26 that admission would be free to the Zoo on New Year’s Day to celebrate, and within an hour, tickets were already sold out. However, just because the tickets were free doesn’t...
7 Massive Thrift Stores In Colorado Where You Can Fill A Whole Cart Without...
Want to find incredible thrift stores in Colorado that stretch your dollars?. These 7 huge stores offer amazing bargains and endless shopping adventures!. 1. arc Thrift Stores (Fort Collins) This Fort Collins treasure makes every shopping trip feel like winning the lottery. You step inside and immediately understand...
Man punches police officer in the head, tries to rejoin street fight, says CSPD
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) said a man squared up and punched a police officer in the head before trying to rejoin an ongoing street fight. Early Saturday morning, CSPD said its officers saw three or four men fighting on N Tejon st. The...
Roth’s Sea & Steak offers elaborate NYE tasting menu
(SPONSORED) — Ring in the 2026 with style! Roth’s Sea & Steak is offering an elaborate seven-course New Year’s Eve Tasting Menu. It’s a place where culinary artistry and hospitality come together. Early seating is available at 5 p.m., and late seating is available at 8...
Column: Let’s Be Grateful for the Gift of Tax Indexing
The Gazette (Colorado Springs, Colo.) Your biggest Christmas present of the year may be one you won’t even notice!. The legendary 1981 Reagan tax cut—which ushered in a decade of prosperity—included a little-known provision called tax indexing. It put an end to inflation pushing Americans into higher tax brackets....
Local businesses and police urge safe transportation plans for New Year’s Eve
Colorado Springs businesses and police emphasize safe transportation planning for New Year's Eve after 21 DUI deaths reported this year.
No snow, no sales: Local ski shops feel the heat in a low snowpack...
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - Colorado is experiencing one of the weakest snowpack levels on record for this time of year, and that slow start is being felt here in Colorado Springs. On Friday, December 26, the snowpack statewide was 54% of the median. USDA Our meteorologists say you can see in the photo above ...
Colorado Springs Enhances Sinton Trail: Smoother Rides and Better Drainage Now a Reality
Colorado Springs residents won't have to deal with bumpy rides and soggy socks on the Sinton Trail anymore, thanks to some fresh improvements. The city has finished up some major work between Holland Park Boulevard and North Chestnut Street, aiming to make the trek smoother and safer for everyone, from your weekend...
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Warms Hearts with Holiday Cheer for Children of On-Duty Deputies
In a gesture that combined community service with holiday cheer, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) provided a bit of seasonal warmth for children whose parents were on duty during the holidays. According to a social media post from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, the Family and Wellness Unit...
